Order your 2019 COA Chinook calendar now!
The moment you’ve all been waiting for… the 2019 COA Chinook Calendar, created with your photos and chosen by your votes, is ready to order! Convenient online ordering and payment […]
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
2019 Calendar Contest
2019 COA Calendar Contest It’s that time of year again! Dust off your cameras and enter your favorite Chinook photos in the 2019 COA Calendar Contest! Here’s a highlight of […]
Love Chinooks…and numbers?
We are looking to add another Finance Committee member to assist in the review of the COA monthly accounting statements. Someone with accounting and balance sheet experience is preferred. So […]
Elect your Board for 2018-2020
The process has begun to elect the Chinook Owners Association’s Board of Directors for 2018-2020. In preparation, a Nominating Committee has been working to identify a slate of candidates for […]
2018 Specialty is approaching fast
Entry deadlines for the 2018 Chinook National Specialty and the UKC Premier are approaching fast. This is always a fun time for our dogs and their owners to meet each […]
