Archives for 2014

A CHOW CHOW ON THE TITANIC

Source: THE TITANIC MUSEUM

RARE DOCUMENTATION-CHINESE IMPORT ATTEMPT

This 1922 article is very rare documentation of an attempt to import numerous chow puppies from China. For me this is “local’ history as Mr. Alexander was from the Tacoma Washington area as you will see his estate (scroll down) Not all Chow history is a joy to research…. but as an archivist…history is history. […]

GRETI THEIMER – GERMAN ACTRESS

To find 3 unique photos of a celebrity with their chows is a rarity, and the example of Gretl Theimer even more of a special find, as there is little information on this actress available and few photos to choose from. Note the dog in the first 2 images may possibly be the same chow….puppy […]