Chinook — breed standard (AKC: size, coat, temperament, type)

Chinook — breed standard (AKC: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* An American sled dog bred for both drafting and racing, joining the power of freighting breeds with the speed of lighter racing dogs; it is slow to mature, often not adult until 4–5 years.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Size: ideal height at the withers is 24–27 in for males and 22–25 in for females; the body is slightly longer than tall.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is a thick double layer lying close to the body: a straight, strong, coarse outer hair (longer over the ruff, shoulders, breeches and tail underside) above a short dense downy undercoat; the dog is shown untrimmed.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Colour is tawny, from honey to deep reddish-gold, with darker ears and muzzle preferred and limited white or cream marks on the cheeks, throat, chest, breeches and underside allowed; any colour outside tawny is a disqualification.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Eyes may be any brown shade (dark preferred); an eye colour other than brown is a disqualification. Ears are medium, V-shaped and a little rounded at the tip.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Temperament is affectionate and playful, a devoted family companion especially fond of children; dignified, willing and eager to please, gregarious with other dogs, though reserved with strangers but never shy or aggressive.