07/15/2026
Available: Stanley
2025 Chinook National WD/BOW
AKC Working Group Specialty Group Placing
Major Pointed
Platform’s Nightbus Conductor CGC TKN
Stanley is a 3yr intact male Chinook looking for the right home.
This handsome guy is just four points shy of completing his AKC Championship and has completed all of his OFA CHIC health testing requirements, including an Excellent hip rating.
Stanley found his way back to me due to life circumstances beyond his previous family’s control. Prior to returning, he spent time in a board-and-train program and came home with a solid foundation of obedience. He’s intelligent, eager to work, and genuinely wants to be connected with his person.
Like all dogs, Stanley comes with strengths and quirks.
His biggest challenge is significant crate anxiety. He will stress pant, whine, and dig at the crate door or floor. Because of this, he would do best with someone willing to work with his needs and structure their lifestyle accordingly. **It’s worth noting that Stanley’s anxiety is specifically related to confinement. When left loose in the house, he is not destructive and has been very trustworthy. Typically, he simply curls up on the couch or bed and waits for his people to come home. Because of this, he may do best in a home where crating is not a regular necessity.**
Stanley thrives when he has a close relationship with his person. While he can initially be a little unsure of some men, he warms up quickly with patience and consistency. Once you’re part of his circle, he is fiercely devoted and wants nothing more than to be involved in your life.
He has been wonderful around puppies and can remain neutral around other dogs while on leash. However, he is still an intact male, so careful management would be necessary with other male dogs in the home.
Stanley can have a startle response to unusual sights or sounds, but he recovers well and moves on. Sirens are his personal favorite, he responds with the most adorable Chinook howl and usually convinces every puppy in the vicinity to join the chorus.
He is current on vaccinations and ready for his next adventure.
In a perfect world, I’d love to see someone finish his AKC Championship, but that is absolutely not a requirement. My priority is finding the right fit for Stanley. I am not in a hurry, and he will always have a home here if that’s what is best for him.
Adult purebred Chinooks rarely become available, and Stanley is a very special dog looking for someone who will appreciate everything he has to offer.
If you think you might be the right home for him, please reach out and let’s talk.
EDIT TO ADD:
Stanley is currently located with me in Eugene, OR.
