Archives for 2014

ARTICLE circa 1899-In Defense of the Chinese Dog

This charming article was written back in the day when the chow was first introduced to American and European households. We were getting to know this unique creature both as companion and show dog. All the “rules” that applied to the average canine seemed to be challenged by the Edible Dog of China. Of all […]

MAUD ALICE EARL CHOW PORTRAITS

SOURCE: Wikipedia- Maude Alice Earl (1864-1943)was born in London, the daughter of artist George Earl and his first wife Alice Beaumont Rawlins. Maud’s profession was the continuation of a family tradition. Her father George, her uncle Thomas Earl and her half brother Percy Earl were also animal painters of note. George Earl, an avid sportsman […]

CECIL ALDIN CHOW ILLUSTRATIONS

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin (28 April 1870 – 6 January 1935) was a British artist and illustrator best known for his paintings and sketches of animals, sports, and rural life. Born 28 April 1870. He was educated at Eastbourne College, then Solihull Grammar School. Cecil Aldin’s father was […]