Chinook Physical Appearance

Wanting to adopt a Chinook Dog and wondering what is the general appearance of Chinook or what are the common colours of a Chinook?

Learn more details about the colors, weight and height of Chinook Dogs from this page.


Chinook Appearance

Chinook Size, Height and Weight

    Consider the personality traits and appearance of the Chinook, as this breed is not for everyone. Use this information below to see if a Chinook would suit your lifestyle and household.

    Size of Chinook: The Chinook Dog is a large sized dog.

    Height of Chinook:
  • Male: 23-27 inches (58-69 cm)
  • Female: 21-25 inches (53-64 cm)

  • Weight of Chinook:
  • Male: 70 pounds (32 kg)
  • Female: 55 pounds (25 kg)

    The Popular Colours of Chinook Dogs

  • Fawn
  • Gray Red
  • Palomino
  • Red Gold
  • Silver Fawn


Chinook Appearance

Chinook Information

At a glance you know Chinooks weren’t built for lying on the sofa watching General Hospital with Grandma. These tawny-coated, no-frills workers are muscular and substantial, with males standing as high as 26 inches at the shoulder. Females, with their distinctly feminine look, are a bit smaller. Chinooks were conceived as dual-purpose haulers, with the power of freighting dogs and the speed of sled racers. They’re the picture of stouthearted dignity, with a kindly twinkle in their dark almond eyes.

It’s amazing that dogs this smart and lovable were once on the verge of extinction. Happily, the Chinook was brought back from near oblivion by devotees who cherished the breed’s many virtues. They’re calm, people-oriented dogs with a special feel for children. Chinooks are trainable, eager workers who aim to please. Sledding, carting, obedience, agility, search-and-rescue work, and herding are a few pursuits they’ve mastered. Still a pretty rare breed, Chinooks aren’t easy to come by. But their fans say they’re worth the search.

What to do if you lose your Chinook

If your Chinook Dog or any other pet has gone missing and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. List your missing pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. List the lost pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups Here.

3. Contact the nearby vet clinics to see if someone has handed in your lost pet.

4. Telephone the RSPCA or Visit the RSPCA Lost Pets website and complete a Lost Pet Report.

5. Visit Lost Pets Pages of Animal Shelters.

What to do if you find a lost Chinook

If you find a Chinook Dog or any other pet and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Register the found pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Report the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups.

3. Call the Local Council to collect the lost animal.

4. Take the pet to the local Animal Pound near to your area.

5. Take the pet to the local Vet Clinic who normally scan the animal’s microchip and locate the registered owner of the pet.

Laws Regarding Missing Pets

1. It is against the law to keep any animal that you find.

2. Pets are generally considered property and it is illegal to take and keep someone else’s property.

3. You must contact your local animal control unit and file a FOUND AN ANIMAL report for any dog or cat you find.

4. To reclaim your lost dog, cat or other pet from the animal shelter you must pay a release fee.

5. If your dog or cat is unregistered, you will have to register your pet before you can take it home.