Height: 21 to 27 inches at shoulder
Weight: 55 to 70 pounds
Coat: tawny and thick
Life span: 12 to 15 years
Breed Group: Working Dogs

Created in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, the Chinook made his name on Admiral Byrd's first Antarctic expedition in 1928. These days he's a multipurpose dog who's happy hiking, competing in agility and other dog sports, pulling a sled or other conveyance, and playing with the kids.