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Chinook Breed Conservation Program: Tamaskan Line

In 2017, the COA approved the Chinook Breed Conservation Program (CBCP), in partnership with the UKC and informed by population geneticists. The program’s goal is to “maintain a healthy, genetically sustainable Chinook population, with the breed’s historical temperament, working ability, structure, and appearance.”

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The first crossline approved in this program was accomplished through a Chinook x Tamaskan Sled Dog breeding by Vanguard Chinooks.

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NBOB U-WP GR CH ‘PR’ Bashaba Linto Calista CGC HIC DNA-VIP

DOB 4/1/11

Height 22”

Weight 52 lbs

Hips: OFA Good 

Eyes: CERF Normal

​UKC Conformation 2015 National Best of Breed, (NBOB)

UKC #1 Chinook, 2015

UKC #9 Chinook, 2011

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J&J Devil of Piru

DOB 10/27/2010

Height 27.5”

Weight 100 lbs

Eyes: CERF Normal

Hips: Tamaskan hips are required to be evaluated under the BVA scheme. Darwin’s hip BVA 6. Per the OFA website, BVA 5-10 is the equivalent of OFA Good (http://www.ofa.org/hd_grades.html)

Read the Tamaskan Breed Standard https://www.hawthornetamaskan.com/breed-standard

The breeding between Calista x Darwin produced 6 first generation crossbred Chinook puppies. There were 2 females and 4 males in the litter. Health outcomes include:

Hips - 3 OFA Excellent, 3 OFA Good

Eyes - 6 CAER Normal 

 

Three of the males sired a total of 4 litters, producing 25 second generation crossbred Chinooks. One of their offspring has been bred, producing 7 third generation crossbred Chinook puppies, who will be registered as UKC purebred puppies.

 

Additional breeding is planned with the second-generation offspring, including a fall/winter 2024 breeding.  

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1st Generation Chinook x Tamaskan Cross Comes to GreatMountain
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Vanguard X North Brother Mtn

Brother (aka Brud) is a first generation cross from the CBCP, his dam a purebred Chinook and sire a Tamaskan Dog. The Tamaskan Dog was a great choice for crossbreeding with Chinooks. They are gentle, active and athletic. They are intelligent, sweet and affectionate.

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In 2018, Brother "came home" to GreatMountain Farm. â€‹Brother enjoys living with the pack here. He has sired 2 litters of puppies producing 17 second generation crossbred Chinook puppies, including his daughter, Barkerville Sweet Maple Mae who took up residence here in 2021.​

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Vanguard X North Brother Mtn - Barkerville Cora Anne

You can view the pedigree of this litter, by looking at one of the pups on Dogs Global 
Chinook Global Database (dogsglobal.com)

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You can learn about Cora and Brud's puppies and the ancestors behind them by reading this pdf document.

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Vanguard X North Brother Mtn

DOB: 8/22/2017

              Height: 25"                 

Weight: 67 lbs 

Hips: OFA Good         

Eyes: CAER Normal    

Genetics: Clear of MRD1, and CDDY/IVDD, carries 1 gene for dwarfism 

Seizure and allergy free. Neutered.

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Brother's first breeding with Barkerville Cora Anne produced 9 puppies (2 male, 7 females). Health tests completed thus far are positive. Breeding plans are underway for 4 of their offspring! Watch for updates on future generations here. 

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Barkerville Cora Anne

DOB: 6/7/2016

               Height: 23"                 

Weight: 60 lbs 

Hips: OFA Excellent         

Eyes: CAER Normal

Genetics: Clear of MRD1 and dwarfism. Increased risk of IVDD. 

Seizure and allergy free. 

Meet Brother X Cora Puppies
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Barkerville X Harriet Blue (F)

State: NH

COI: 18%

Hips: OFA Excellent

Eyes: Normal

Genetics: Clear - MRD1, CDDY/IVDD, dwarfism.

Breeding Status: Intact

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Barkerville X Sweet Maple Mae (F)

State: ME

COI: 26%

Hips: OFA Excellent

Eyes: Normal

Genetics: Clear - MRD1 Increased risk - CDDY/IVDD, Carries 1 gene - dwarfism

Breeding Status: Intact with planned breeding for fall 2024

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Barkerville X Takoda (M)

State: KY

COI: 23%

Hips: PennHIP 95th percentile, OFA Good

Eyes: Normal

Genetics: Clear - MRD1, CDDY/IVDD, dwarfism

Breeding Status: Intact

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Barkerville X Tallulah (F)

State: MA

COI: 23%

Hips: OFA Good

Elbows: OFA Normal

Eyes: Normal

Genetics: Clear - MRD1, CDDY/IVDD. Carries 1 gene - dwarfism.

Breeding Status: Intact

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Barkerville X Cuillin (M)

State: NY

COI: 19%

Hips: Pending

Eyes: Pending

Genetics: Clear - MRD1, CDDY/IVDD, dwarfism

Breeding Status: Neutered

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Barkerville X Justice Katara (F)

State: CA

COI: 23%

Hips: Pending

Eyes: Pending

Genetics: Clear - MRD1, CDDY/IVDD, dwarfism

Breeding Status: Spayed

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Barkerville X Ruby Jean (F)

State: ME

COI: 23%

Hips: Pending

Eyes: Pending

Genetics: Clear - MRD1, CDDY/IVDD, and dwarfism.

Breeding Status: Intact

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Barkerville X Statia by the Mtn (F)

State: NJ, NH 

COI: 25%

Hips: Pending

Eyes: Pending

Genetics: Clear - MRD1 Increased risk - CDDY/IVDD, Carries gene - dwarfism

Breeding Status: Intact.

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Barkerville X Pippin (F)

State: ME 

COI: 21%

Hips: Pending

Eyes: Pending

Genetics: Clear - MRD1, dwarfism. Increased risk - CDDY/IVDD.

Breeding Status: Spayed

Vanguard X North Brother Mtn - GreatMountain Sindarin Rhoin

You can view the pedigree of this litter, by looking at one of the pups on Dogs Global 
Chinook Global Database (dogsglobal.com)

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You can learn about Sindy and Brud's puppies and the ancestors behind them by reading this pdf document. 

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Brother's second breeding was with GreatMountain Sindarin Rhoin. They produced 8 puppies on 7/12/22. Health tests are just beginning for the pups who have recently turned 2 years old. Breeding plans will be soon underway. Watch for updates on future generations here. 

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In the meantime, they are making their families happy and very busy!

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‘PR’ GreatMountain Sindarin Rhoin

DOB 12/3/16

Height 23”

Weight 65 lbs

Hips: OFA Excellent

Eyes: Normal

Meet Brother X Sindy Puppies
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Maple Lane X Moose (M)

State: CA

COI: 18%

Hips: OFA Excellent

Eyes: Pending

Genetics: Clear - MRD1, CDDY/IVDD, dwarfism

Breeding Status: Intact

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Maple Lane X Rio (M)

State: NY

COI: 21%

Hips: Pending

Eyes: Pending

Genetics: Clear - MRD1, CDDY/IVDD. Carries 1 gene - dwarfism.

Breeding Status: Intact

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Maple Lane X Reuben (M)

State: OR

COI: 25%

Hips: OFA Fair

Eyes: Pending

Genetics: Clear - MRD1, CDDY/IVDD. Carries 1 gene - dwarfism.

Breeding Status: Intact

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Maple Lane X Amos (M)

State: ME

COI: 20%

Hips: OFA Good

Eyes: Normal

Genetics: Clear - MRD1, CDDY/IVDD. Carries 1 gene - dwarfism.

Breeding Status: Intact

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Maple Lane X Danielle (F)

State: ME

COI: 15%

Hips: Pending

Eyes: Pending

Genetics: Clear - MRD1, CDDY/IVDD. Carries 1 gene - dwarfism.

Breeding Status: Intact

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Maple Lane X Niamh (F)

State: VT

COI: 22%

Hips: Pending

Eyes: Pending

Genetics: Clear - MRD1, CDDY/IVDD. Carries 1 gene - dwarfism.

Breeding Status: Spayed

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Maple Lane X Nyx (F)

State: ME

COI: 17%

Hips: Pending

Eyes: Pending

Genetics: Clear - MRD1, CDDY/IVDD. Carries 1 gene - dwarfism.

Breeding Status: Intact

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Maple Lane X Greta (F)

State: NY

COI: 22%

Hips: Pending

Eyes: Pending

Genetics: Clear - MRD1, CDDY/IVDD. Carries 1 gene - dwarfism.

Breeding Status: Intact

Follow the Crossbreeding pages through the generations
to learn more about this CBCP cross line.

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