An all-purpose working dog full of heart and mellow sweetness.
Height: 21 to 27 inches at shoulder Weight: 55 to 70 pounds Coat: tawny and thick Life span: 12 to 15 years Breed Group: Working Dogs
Created in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, the Chinook made his name on Admiral Byrd's first Antarctic expedition in 1928. These days he's a multipurpose dog who's happy hiking, competing in agility and other dog sports, pulling a sled or other conveyance, and playing with the kids.