Chinook (dog) (1917-1929)
- Name:
- Chinook (dog) (1917-1929)
- Other Names:
- Rikki (original name)
- Born:
- 01/17/1917
- Birthplace:
- Wonalancet, NH
- Died:
- 1929
- Death Location:
- Antarctica
- Residence:
- Wonalancet, NH
- Occupation:
- Sled dog
Leader of first dog team to summit of Mount Washington, 1926. Lead dog on Richard Byrd's first Antarctic expedition, 1928-29. - Father:
- Kim
- Mother:
- Ningo
- Relations:
- Owned by Arthur Walden (1875-1947) of Wonalancet, NH, who established the Chinook breed and introduced dog sledding to New England..
- Notes:
- Siblings: Tikki and Tavi
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