We register our Chinooks with both AKC-FSS (American Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service) www.akc.org and UKC (United Kennel Club) www.ukcdogs.com   Chinooks at some point will move into Miscellaneous Class at AKC.  At this point it isn't known if all Chinooks having UKC papers will be accepted into AKC.  In the late 90's a Chinook Cross Program was started by the Chinook Owner's of America club to breed Chinooks to Siberians.  The offspring were then bred back to purebred Chinooks.  Some of these dogs have been accepted as "purebred" through the COA Cross Program and have been issued UKC registration papers..  At this time, AKC is not accepting these dogs into the purebred FSS Registry and it is unclear if they ever will.   Aspencreek Chinooks has not been involved with the COA Cross Program and are not promoting the breeding of non-ACK-FSS recordable dogs until AKC clarifies this registration issue with the Chinook breed clubs, breeders, and owners.

 

We raise a litter in our home every two to three years.  We research breedings and only have a litter if we feel it will benefit the breed as a whole.  Most of our females/bitches only have two litters in their lifetime.  The first week after pups are born we sleep next to the whelping box to be sure pups are well cared for.  At three to four weeks of age we move puppies to our kitchen and begin exposing them to everything that will help them succeed in their new homes.  Our last two litters were well on their way to being potty trained before leaving.  You'd never guess little puppies could be so smart!  You can see more photos of our litters at 

 

Our priority is finding the best home possible for each puppy.  We do not require you to show your dog.  We place breed potential and pet quality puppies.  We can't tell if a pup will be breedable at eight weeks, but do our best in taking a guess.  We decide what puppy goes to which home during the seventh week after assessing temperament and physical exams.  This is mainly due to an assessment of who has both testicles and giving the stud dog their choice from the breeding.  Our contracts are very reasonable and we do not use co-ownership contracts.  We ask for a deposit when pups are one week old and the balance when you pick up your puppy.  We usually shed a tear when pups leave and have made good friends over the years in our puppy owners.  Two of our owners have come back for their second Chinook.  There is a saying that Chinooks are like potato chips, you can't just have one!

 

Ask lots of questions when talking to breeders in regards to contracts and health of related dogs.  Breeders should be very honest and provide documentation.  You should feel comfortable with your breeder.  Look over the contract and make sure you understand it.  Some breeders use co-ownership contracts which means they are also owners of your puppy.

 

If you inquire about our breedings, we ask you to fill out a questionnaire which we use to stay in touch with you and can notify you of other breedings we hear of as well.   We welcome visitors to meet our Chinooks and especially litters of puppies we are raising.  We try hard to socialize pups and get them off to a good start and having lots of company to help hold pups is wonderful.  Please feel free to ask questions!