Chinook (dog breed)

An American sled dog with a New England story. Arthur Walden bred it in Wonalancet, New Hampshire, from his lead dog Chinook, born in 1917, and was lead driver on Richard Byrd's first Antarctic expedition. It is calmer and more family-minded than most northern breeds, and especially devoted to children, while still keen to pull a sled or a skier. New Hampshire's official state dog remains rare, so expect a waiting list for a puppy.