I'm Ginger C., the breeder behind Rain Mountain Chinooks located in Stanwood, WA. I breed powerful, healthy, and sweet Chinooks for pet, show, and recreational sports. Breeding Chinooks is a juggling act. I juggle health, breed type, genetic diversity, temperament, and the dog's individual ability to pull - it's a historic job. All pups are raised in the middle of my home with extensive socialization. I am very dedicated to what I am aiming to achieve as a breeder.
Q. & A. with Ginger
Why did you start breeding?
I strive to not only produce beautiful puppies and continue my phenomenal Chinook bloodlines, but to help promote responsible breeding in order to ensure that the Chinook will continue to thrive for generations to come. Raising pups, showing in conformation or performance events, gliding over the snow on a dog sled, as well as just living with Chinook dogs has been my hobby for over 30years.
What makes your program special?
We love spoiling and pampering our dogs, and hope that our puppies' new homes will love and cherish them just as much as we do! Rain Mountain has never had a huge kennel facility and never will. After many years of supporting the early Chinook Cross lines and incorporating them into my breeding program, I have become more involved in the reinvigorated Chinook Breed Conservation Program and am sponsoring a Chinook Cross line myself. Rest assured that you will never be sold a Chinook Cross when you are looking for a purebred Chinook by me or any other Chinook breeder.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Ginger
Ginger 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
Connect with Ginger to learn more details about pricing.
“Deposits are requested once we determine that there will be a pup for you in a specific litter. The specific pup won't be identified yet but you are guaranteed a pup at the time of deposit.”
Contract & health guarantee
Ginger 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 Ginger 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 Ginger directly.
Rain Mountain 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Rain Mountain 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.
Full Embark 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).