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Chinook Names

Created in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, the Chinook dog breed 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.

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Chinook Names For Boys

Atlas

A titan condemned to hold up the celestial heavens for eternity in Greek mythology. It means "to carry".

Bailey

Courtyard within castle walls; steward or public official.

Bear

Bear-like

Beemer

BMW Motorcycle Rider.

Benny

Son Of My Right Hand

Blackie

Dark-furred pet cat.

Blaze

Bright and shiny.

Bobby

Chess genius.

Brady

Descendant Of Bradach

Breezy

Relaxed.

Bubbles

Bubbly, effervescent, lively and enthusiastic."

Buck

Deer, Cowboy

Bullseye

Targeted accuracy goal.

Bunny

Little Rabbit

Caramel

having the color of caramel; of a moderate yellow-brown

Cato

Wise, all-knowing

Cedar

Type Of Tree

Chief

a person who is in charge

Cisco

A technology company known for its networking products in the us.

Coby

Supplanter

Corky

Light, buoyant, lively

Duke

Leader, commander, governor of a province

Elmo

Helmet

Falcon

Bird In The Hawk Family

Fido

Loyal

Fox

Television detective from the x files

Guinness

Famous dark beer

Henry

Home ruler

Hilly

having hills and crags

Huck

Short form of Huckleberry

Islet

a small island

Jackson

Son of Jack

Kesler

Independent And Energetic

Lane

Popular recliner brand.

Liberty

Freedom

Lively

Full Of Life, Energy

Lucky

Fortunate

Mimi

Faithful guard

Moses

Morose

Naughty

suggestive of sexual impropriety

Opie

Loving, endearing nickname.

Otis

Wealth

Pearl

Smooth, Round Bead Formed By A Mollusk

Peony

Flower

Piper

Flute Player

Pirate

Robber Of The Sea

Prince

Royal Son

Ramsey

Island Of Garlic

Raven

Dark-colored.

Red

Red Haired

Ripley

Sigourney weaver's character.

Ron

Counsel Rule

Roosevelt

From The Rose Field

Roxie

Dawn.

Rusty

Always slow-moving.

Sasha

Defending men

Scout

First Explorer

Seacoast

the shore of a sea or ocean

Smoky

marked by or emitting or filled with smoke

Sparky

An electrician

Spot

a job in an organization

Spunky

Spirited, plucky

Sundrop

Bright, sunny optimism.

Tango

A ballroom dance of Latin American origin, particularly Argentina

Teddy

Gift of god

Thunder

utter words loudly and forcefully

Tink

Cute, mischievous fairy.

Tiny

very small

Toby

God Is Good

Trouble

To disturb the mental calm or to worry another.

Tugger

Puller, pusher, tugger.

Woody

From The Lane In The Woods

Zeus

The king of all gods and men in greek mythology.

Zippity

A play on Zip-a-Dee- Doo-Dah, Oscar winning song from Disney's Song of the South.

Zippy

quick and energetic

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Characteristics of Chinooks

first-time owners

Are Chinooks good for first time owners?

Chinooks are a bad choice for first-time dog owners. They have complex training requirements and difficult behavioural traits. Although they make great dogs, experience is needed to help them get there.

comfortable alone

Can Chinooks be left alone?

Chinooks are extremely sociable dogs that need a lot of human interaction. They do not like being left alone, and are known to exhibit anxious or destructive behavior when left for long periods.

good with kids

Are Chinooks good with kids?

Chinooks adore children, and tend to treat them very gently as if they were their own. While caution is advised with any dog, Chinooks certainly inspire a lot of confidence around kids.

obesity risk

Do Chinooks gain weight easily?

Chinooks have a moderate risk of gaining weight, but obesity is not common.

shedding potential

Do Chinooks shed a lot?

Now is the time to upgrade your vacuum cleaner. Chinooks are notorious shedders, and tend to leave hair behind them everywhere they go.

drool factor

Do Chinooks drool a lot?

Drooling will not be a concern for you with Chinooks.

health

Do Chinooks have health problems?

Chinooks are known to be pretty free of health problems. But you should still take them for regular check-ups.

intelligence

Are Chinooks intelligent?

Chinooks are known to be very intelligent dogs, and are capable of learning new commands with as few as five repetitions.

prey drive

Do Chinooks have a prey drive?

Chinooks have a relatively low prey drive, and can tame their hunting instincts pretty easily.

tendency to bark

Do Chinooks bark a lot?

Chinooks are what we call "selective barkers". When they bark, you should probably pay attention.

energy level

Do Chinooks have a lot of energy?

Chinooks have a moderate amount of energy. Although they have a desire to run around outside, they will not complain on slower days.

intensity

Are Chinooks intense?

Chinooks can be intense sometimes, but are usually quite level-headed and calm.

playfulness

Are Chinooks playful?

Chinooks are very playful dogs that will impose themselves upon you to have their play needs met.

apartment living

Can Chinooks be apartment dogs?

Chinooks get along fine in apartments. They don't need too much space, so you needn't worry about keeping them in small spaces.

sensitivity

Are Chinooks sensitive?

Chinooks are highly sensitive and really take punishment to heart. They are very easily stimulated in general, so require gentle and stable leadership in order to flourish.

cold weather tolerance

Can Chinooks handle cold weather?

Chinooks are practically winter-lovers, living extremely comfortably in cold conditions.

hot weather tolerance

Can Chinooks tolerate hot weather?

Chinooks are pretty well suited to warm climates because they can successfully regulate their body temperature.

family dogs

Are Chinooks good family dogs?

Chinooks love to be around lots of people, and they mix well with people all ages. You can rest assured that Chinooks make excellent family dogs.

good with other dogs

Do Chinooks get along with other dogs?

Chinooks get on extremely well with other dogs, due to their sociable nature. They are reasonable, tolerant and forgiving when interacting with other pups.

friendly with strangers

Are Chinooks friendly with strangers?

Chinooks have a positive affinity towards other people, so you can expect them to be open and trusting with strangers.

grooming effort

Do Chinooks need a lot of grooming?

Chinooks are pretty demanding when it comes to grooming. To keep that fuzzy fur in great condition, you'll need to brush it every couple of days and give regular baths.

size

Do Chinooks get big?

Chinooks grow to be quite large, so you need to consider whether or not this is compatible for your lifestyle and living space.

easy to train

Are Chinooks easy to train?

Chinooks are very easy to train, because they have a reasonable temperament and enjoy the learning process.

mouthiness

Are Chinooks mouthy?

Chinooks nip a lot as puppies, but tend to grow out of it quickly.

wanderlust

Do Chinooks run away?

Chinooks might like to explore, but they rarely wander far. They just have strong desires to be close to their companions.

exercise needs

Do Chinooks need a lot of exercise?

Chinooks need a moderate amount of exercise. They have a desire to run around outside that needs satisfying, but they will not complain if you take a day off.

statistics

How popular are Chinook Names?

Chinook Names currently rank in 272nd place out of all PupNames.com categories.

As of December 2024, Chinook Names seem increasingly popular with new puppy owners. Our stats show that they are more fashionable than they were at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation for this category, which suggests its popularity could be seasonal or based on cultural events.

Which are the cutest and most unique Chinook Names?

These Chinook Names range from cute to badass, and from traditional to unique. Click each circle to see the name.

Teddy is among the cutest of these. If you prefer tougher, edgier dog names, the one considered the most badass is Raven.

Seacoast scored high for its uniqueness, which would help your dog to stand out. But if you prefer more common, old-fashioned names, the more traditional option here is Bella.

How does interest compare across the United States for Chinook Names?

The map below compares each state by the number of people browsing Chinook Names.

The states that love Chinook Names the most are Arizona, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

The least amount of interest in this category was registered in Illinois, Iowa and Missouri.

Which countries have the most love for Chinook Names?

Here's a world map showing the popularity in each country of Chinook Names.

Who'd have thought?! Some of the countries you might not have thought about that LOVE Chinook Names are China, Taiwan and El Salvador.

On the flip, PupNames data shows there's not much interest in Ireland, Unknown and Germany.

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