How long does a Chinook live?

The listed lifespan for a Chinook is 12–15 years.

How tall is a Chinook?

The listed height for a Chinook is 24–26 in (male), 22–24 in (female).

Is a Chinook good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Chinook is 5 out of 5.

When is a Chinook full grown?

The growth size band for a Chinook is up to 24 months.

Working Group

Chinook

Chinook is a large dog in the Working Group. Adult weight is 55–90 lb (male), 50–65 lb (female), height is 24–26 in (male), 22–24 in (female), and the listed lifespan is 12–15 years. AKC describes the temperament as Devoted, Smart, Patient.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Chinook dog — Photo: jude · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Lifespan12–15 years

Weight55–90 lb (male), 50–65 lb (female)

SizeLarge GroupWorking Group

Height

24–26 in (male), 22–24 in (female)

Energy

3 / 5

Shedding

3 / 5

Grooming

3 / 5

Trainability

4 / 5

Good with kids

5 / 5

The breed record

Across 119 single-size large breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 13.5 years is about 0.9 years longer than the 12.6-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 70 lb is about 10.8 lb heavier than the 59.2 lb average for those large breeds.

The listed origin is United States. The coat is described as smooth, medium. The AKC energy score is 3 out of 5, 0.7 points below the group average of 3.7 for the Working Group. Shedding scores 3 out of 5. Grooming scores 3 out of 5. Trainability scores 4 out of 5, which is a biddable score. Good with children scores 5 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 5 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 198 in 2025.

Adult size is usually reached in up to 24 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): larger breeds require up to 24 months). AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Hip Evaluation, Ophthalmologist Evaluation, Chondrodysplasia (Karelian Bear Dog & Norwegian Elkhound) - DNA Test, and Multidrug Resistance 1 (MDR1) - DNA Test. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.

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