In 1991 the Chinook Owners Association (COA), the National Breed Club for the Chinook, formed an association with the United Kennel Club, Inc. (U.K.C.). At that time the official registry was transferred from the COA to the U.K.C. Within a few years the Chinook became a regularly seen breed at U.K.C. shows.

CHINOOK STANDARD
The Official U.K.C. Breed Standard for the Chinook was revised in 1996 and carries a 1997 copyright from the U.K.C. The COA, the U.K.C. National Breed Club for the Chinook, developed this standard. Six COA members worked on the Standard Revision Committee. Four of the Committee members actively mushed their dogs or worked their Chinooks in other pulling activities; two participated in the U.K.C. sanctioned Chinook Cross program; one participated in advanced study in canine genetics, structure and movement; and five were active in conformation showing. In addition, all Committee members were Chinook or Chinook Cross breeders. All members had studied Chinook history and several had done in-depth research.

The U.K.C. provided a Standards Technical Writer to put the revised standard into appropriate conformation ring terminology. Several other COA members participated by participating in the final development meeting.