Archives for 2016

1930 – 1950 Chows in Profile – COLLECTION

Below find a sampling of photos I have selected from the archives of Chows who all date from 1930-1950 in both Europe and America. When viewed after first seeing the PRE 1930’s CHOWS IN PROFILE COLLECTION it becomes apparent the time frame in which Chow breed type was at a pivotal point. Legs shortened, loins […]

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, […]