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Archives for March 2016

1880’S – 1930 – Chows in Profile – COLLECTION

Below find a sampling of photos I have selected from the archives of Chows who all pre date 1930 in both Europe and America.  This is a very good comparison of how consistent the breed was at this time.  The first row or so of dogs date from the late 1800’s through the teens.   The […]

1943 National Geographic Chow illustration by Walter A. Weber

  This beautiful color plate by Walter Weber is one I treasure , as the artist in one I greatly admire.   He was most famous for his paintings featured in The National Geographic Magazine from 1939 to 1968. He painted prolifically and beautifully, over a wide range of nature subjects, including deer, birds, cats,  […]

1931 The Johnsen Family plays dressup with their chow “Jack”

How could you not smile at this beautiful girl playing dressup with her chow? The glasses make it! There are certain old photos that just make me chuckle and count my blessings that I am owned and  loved by this amazing breed.  The people who adore the Chow from past to present day are equally […]

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