Barkerville Chinooks
- Lewiston, ME
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Tom R., the breeder behind Barkerville Chinooks located in Lewiston, ME. Barkerville Chinooks is dedicated to the preservation and health of the Chinook breed. To date, our kennel has produced three litters of which, two pure breed and one Chinook / Tamaskan outcross, with a total of 14 puppies.
Q. & A. with Tom
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are tawny. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Tom
Tom has been certified by Good Dog's screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you're ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Contract & health guarantee
Tom may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Tom offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don't hesitate to reach out to Tom directly.
What's included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Tom.
Breeder's location
Meet in Lewiston, ME
3555 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Portland Jetport
3579 miles away
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More about Tom
Tom has been a member of Good Dog for 10 months
Tom was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Tom’s links
Tom is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Barkerville Chinooks meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Barkerville Chinooks reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Chinooks.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Chondrodystrophy and IVDD Risk (CDDY-IVDD), DNA Disease Panel, Chondrodysplasia/Dwarfism, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1)
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
