Revised Standard for the Chinook Pending AKC Approval

(click here to download Official AKC Standard)

General Appearance- The Chinook is a large working dog capable of pulling light to heavy loads.  This breed should be exhibited in its natural state and has a well-formed, smoothly muscled body.  The dog is a northern breed and has a double coat, often tawny colored-longer coarser guard hairs over a soft downy undercoat, a strong well-muscled chest, a broad skull, slightly Roman nose, cheeks of a chiseled appearance, intelligent almond shaped eyes, a variety of ear sets, and a well-furred tail that is carried in a graceful sickle curve when the dog is alert.  The Chinook should exhibit intelligence, dignity, friendliness, and never be fearful or aggressive.   The Chinook is graceful but purposeful, alert but calm, intelligent, dignified, and regal in appearance.

From time to time, questions are raised regarding the CDCA registry and how it is maintained. Here is an explanation of how CDCA maintains records for the Chinook breed and the origins of the modern Chinook registry.