Chinook Dog
INTRODUCTION
Chinook Dogs are Dignified, Friendly, Intelligent, Alert, and Calm dogs they are from the Foundation Stock Service Program group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 190. The Chinook is a breed of sled dog, developed in the state of New Hampshire during the early 20th century. They are very protective of their family because of their natural instincts. Chinook Dogs are Purebred, and non-allergic.
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Dignified, Friendly, Intelligent, Alert, Calm
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Hound. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : United States
STATUS / POPULATION : CRITICALLY ENDANGERED (IUCN) Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild in the immediate future / Around 800
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus familiaris
INTERESTING FACTS
1- In 1965, the Guinness Book of World Records listed the Chinook as the world’s rarest dog breed
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Chinook Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
White, Fawn, Tawny, Black & Tan, Grey & Tan, Buff
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
13 - 15 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Height: 28 - 32in (71 - 81cm)
Length: 32 - 37in (81 - 94cm) -
TAIL
The Chinook has a saber tail with an overall well-furred appearance. The tail is distinctly flattened on the sides, with longer hair occurring on the underside and at the base of the tail. It is set just below the topline and is carried in a graceful sickle curve when the dog is alert
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WEIGHT
Male: 25 - 41 kg
Female: 25 - 41 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two times a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
5 - 6 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
KUVASZ DOG
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FARM ANIMAL
Can be
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1928
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ORIGIN
United States
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DISTRIBUTION
New Hampshire
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Very people-oriented
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
