GreatMountain Chinooks Breeding

Planned Breeding: Spring 2026

​Barkerville Sweet Maple Mae x Desert Sol Makani Kai

Pending completion of health tests in January, we are excited about the prospect of a breeding between Maple and Kai. Maple is a 2nd generation Chinook x Tamaskan cross. Kai is a 2nd generation Chinook x Bernese Mountain Dog cross - both in the Chinook Breed Conservation Program (CBCP). When a 2nd generation CBCP cross is bred with a purebred Chinook, their offspring are eligible to become UKC registered Chinooks. When two 2nd generation crosses are bred to each other, an additional generation breeding with a purebred Chinook would be required to create a purebred generation. 

We are undertaking this breeding for a number of reasons, which include:

• Maple brings outstanding hip health with her own excellent hip rating, as well as strong hip ratings among her siblings, parents, aunts, uncles, and grandparents. She has strong conformation with lovely balance and movement. Maple is a proven bitch who bred and whelped naturally, cared well for her pups, and recuperated from breeding quickly.

• Kai is clear of MRD1, CDDY/IVDD, and dwarfism; his COI is 18%. He has strong conformation with heavy bone, a broad head, a balanced body, level topline, and nice substance. Kai is a laid back and confident dog, who serves as a demonstration dog in obedience classes.

• Both dogs are seizure and allergy free.

• We are interested in seeing what benefit is gained through breeding these 2nd generation crosses with one another, combining their Tamaskan, Bernese, and Chinook ancestry. 

This is Maple's second and Kai's first litter. We expect to breed in March 2026 with puppies due in May. Puppies will be raised in ME.​​​​​​​