Archives for 2016

ARTICLE- The Chow Chow Club (England) Founded 1895

Below you will find a wonderful article circa 1985 in a British dog publication , highlighting the first 90 years of England’s rich chow breed history. All the photos are from the article which showcase some of the most prominent breeders and dogs of the eras being discussed. I’m so happy to have this gem […]

ChowTales featured in AKC Gazette – June 2016 issue! Article by Love Banghart

Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that the magazine I spend COUNTLESS hours in, researching old chow articles, show wins and stud books, would ever display the ChowTales name in print!!! I am deeply honored and grateful to Love Banghart for her gracious write-up, using valuable breed column space in this publication to […]

BREED PIONEER- 1920’s – EUGENE BYFIELD – Chino Kennels, Grasmere Farms

In the early 1920’s Eugene Byfield established his Chino Kennels (Grasmere Farms) near Chicago in Barrington Illinois . At one point this breeding/show kennel of exquisite chows housed nearly 100 dogs. It was a great loss to the breed in 1930 when Mr. Byfield was killed in a polo game . In addition to his […]