2021 Specialty & Family Reunion, October 9-10
Our last National Best of Breed, BrownStone Cascade Mt. Trask would like to invite you to come to the 2021 COA National Specialty & Family Reunion in Amherst, NH! All […]
Nook News
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Announcements & Events
Dog shows and awards, regional and national events, family reunions, Chinooknics...it's all here! Find out what's going on and where Chinooks are getting together next.
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Active Chinook Program
Get out and pack, sled, skijor, and more with your Chinook! The Active Chinook (ACP) encourages owners to work with their dogs in the pursuits for which they were intended.
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Health & Genetics
The Health & Genetics team supports efforts to ensure the Chinook has a healthy, sustainable future. Find out more about the Chinook Breed Conservation Program and other health resources here.
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Rescue
The COA maintains a Rescue program to help find new homes for Chinook dogs in need. Usually, a Chinook dog needs to be placed in a new home because the owner can no longer care for the dog because of illness or personal problems.
What is the COA?
The Chinook Owners Association (COA) is the original national parent club for the Chinook dog. The COA was founded by Chinook owners responsible for the recovery of the Chinook breed from near extinction in 1981, when only eleven breedable dogs remained. Since that time, dedicated breeders, individuals and families have carefully rebuilt to a population that now numbers more than 100 breedable dogs and more than 1200 total Chinooks.
Today the COA, the official breed club recognized by the United Kennel Club (UKC), supports Chinook breeders and pet owners through:
- Programs that encourage healthy dogs, genetic diversity and the long-term future of the breed
- Breed Standards that promote temperament, structure and working ability
- Programs that advance and recognize working dog achievements in pulling, packing and dog sports, consistent with the historic function of the breed
- An engaged community of Chinook enthusiasts who share activities, health tips, guidance and resources
Another sled dog you may have heard of…
COA Historian Bob Cottrell discusses Disney’s Togo and the links to Chinook history. http://mwvhistory.blogspot.com/2020/01/frozen-2-when-togo-came-to-town.html
2021 Calendar Contest
2021 COA Calendar Contest It’s that time of year again! Dust off your cameras and enter your favorite Chinook photos in the 2021 COA Calendar Contest! Here’s a highlight of […]
Four Chinook Breed Conservation Program Litters Born
The Chinook Breed Conservation Program (CBCP) has recently had its fourth qualifying F1 litter born with the most recent New Founder approval. The approved New Founders are a Tamaskan Dog, […]
25th Chinook Winter Carnival in Tamworth, NH
On Saturday, February 22, 2020 from 11am – 3pm you can meet some real sled dogs and learn about New Hampshire’s State Dog at the 25th Anniversary Chinook Winter Carnival […]
