This little snapshot I purchased was very low quality but I wanted to have it as a record for the archive. . The lighter dog with the big coat looks very familiar and I’m certain I will be able identify them all eventually. Top breeders and kennels including Mrs. Wagstaff of LEDGELAND Kennels and Flora […]
Archives for March 2017
THE CELESTIAL- How the ChowTales Newsletter got it’s name
HOW THE CHOWTALES NEWSLETTER GOT IT’S NAME The Celestial Empire (1644-1911) was a common name used to refer to China during the late 1800’s into the early 1900’s. Accordingly, the name “Celestial” was used often in early 20th century writings, referring to this exotic new breed from the Far East, being imported to America, called the Chow […]
1930’s Frances Dee – Actress and her chow
What a beautiful photo of the actress Frances Dee, relaxing with her chow. She had a very long and productive movie career. SOURCE WIKIPEDIA – Frances Marion Dee (November 26, 1909 – March 6, 2004) was an American actress. She starred opposite Maurice Chevalier in the early talkie musical, Playboy of Paris (1930). She […]
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