Chinooks - The world's best kept secret!

New!! Discounted (half-price) Puppy Owner Memberships...

... may be purchased by, or for, the owner(s) of any UKC registered Chinook under the age of 12 months. Upon signing in to the members' area, COA member Breeders and Stud Owners will find a link to purchase puppy gift memberships online. If you are not a COA member, please contact Member Services to take advantage of the discounted rate.

NEW COA Event Calendar

There is a new organizational event calendar available under the COA News menu. It is also accessible from the NEW Forum.

NEW Members' Forum

We have created a new members' discussion forum intended as a possible replacement for the COA-L. Click here for registration instructions.

2012 Winter Carnival

Note: There has been a time change.
Tamworth, NH, February 11, 2012 - Details here


Working Dog Program

The Chinook Owners Association Working Dog Program (WDP) has been initiated to encourage owners to work with their dogs in the pursuits for which they were intended and provide certification to those dogs in those pursuits. The WDP reflects the Breed Standard to encourage the conformation, temperament, and working ability of the Chinook dog, and to encourage the breeding of better dogs. Details here.

Historical Document Collection

This new section in the Members Area (login required) contains 1000+ historical documents and images of Chinooks and the people associated with the breed through the years.

Important Announcements

Membership Renewal Drive

The 2012 Membership Renewal Drive will begin in late January

Chinook DNA Study Results

Click here to read the final report of the Mars Veterinary Chinook DNA study.

Chinook Breed Recognition

The state of New Hampshire has declared the Chinook as the "State Dog". This honor comes as a result of the hard work of students of Lurgio Middle School in Bedford, NH. We thank them for their great efforts!