Arthur Treadwell Walden

Arthur Treadwell Walden
Walden with his lead dog, Chinook, 1922
Born(1871-05-10)May 10, 1871
DiedMarch 26, 1947(1947-03-26) (aged 75)
NationalityAmerican
Occupations
  • Prospector
  • freighter
  • dog trainer and breeder
  • author
SpouseKatherine Sleeper Walden (1902)

Arthur Treadwell Walden (May 10, 1871 – March 26, 1947) was a Klondike Gold Rush adventurer, author, dog driver and participant in the first Byrd Antarctic Expedition. He is also known as the creator of the Chinook dog breed, which would eventually be named as the official state dog of New Hampshire.