Spook Nook Chinooks
Meet the breeder
I'm Jean B., the breeder behind Spook Nook Chinooks located in Litchfield, CT. We provide top-quality puppies for both pet and breeding homes with a focus on health and temperament. Chinooks are bred to be working dogs and are extremely versatile in their abilities. To ensure good workability, we prioritize the overall health of our dogs. Our main goal is to place healthy, happy puppies into loving homes.
Q. & A. with Jean
Why did you start breeding?
I got my first Chinook, Ukko, in 2007. He is a great dog that other Chinook breeders loved, but was not being used as a stud dog. I wanted to be sure to do my best to move many of his great characteristics forward, so I found a female that was a good genetic match and had my first litter when she was 3 years of age. I kept a female, had another litter with her, and kept a male from that litter. I now am working with breed-potential pups and their owners to help them produce litters of their own.What makes your program special?
My priority is quality over quantity and my puppies are placed in loving homes that I have reviewed carefully. When a family or individual takes one of my puppies into their home, they become part of my family for the life of the dog. I truly love my dogs and what I do. I want the best for each of my pups and their forever families.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Getting a puppy from Jean
Jean 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
Puppy prices include a $1,000 refundable deposit and between $1,000 - $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes microchip, DNA screening through Optimal Selection or Embark, initial vaccinations, UKC and AKC registrations, and one-year memberships in the Chinook Owners Association and the Chinook Club of America.”
Contract & health guarantee
Jean 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 Jean 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 Jean directly.
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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 Jean.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Litchfield, CT
3775 miles away
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More about Jean
Club memberships
Jean is a member of Chinook Club of America and Chinook Owners Association.
Jean has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Jean was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Jean is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Spook Nook 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
Spook Nook 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.
Optimal Selection Genetic Disease Analysis (180+ Diseases), 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).
