The Chinook dog was Waldens' vision of the ideal sled dog. Originally, the breed was known as Waldens dog and later the breed took the name of Chinook from the name of the foundation sire of the breed. The Chinooks are most famous for their trip with Admiral Richard Byrd to Antarctica in 1927. Chinooks adapt well to family life and prefer the company of their human family. Chinooks can be included in family activities such as camping, boating and vacations.
Chinooks are fond of children and made ideal family pets.
Often a Chinook will by pass an adult to get the attention of a child. Chinooks do poorly in environments where someone is not home during the day. Long periods of time without their family may lead to destructive behavior. Another family pet, such as another dog in the house can help this situation but if your family is absent most of the time a Chinook may not be suitable for your lifestyle. Chinooks must be introduced to other pets slowly.