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BOOK- 1965- The early history of the English Chow by E.A. Burrows- for Chow of the Year Show

CLICK HERE TO READ THE 32 PAGE BOOKLET I HAVE ASSEMBLED IN PDF FORMAT This is indeed a treasure !!!!! Published in 1965, this 32 page booklet was created specifically for the first CHOW OF THE YEAR show in England, by long time breeder E. A. Burrows (PENHOW smooth chows) . The author who was well […]

1945 Letter from E.A. Burrows /Penhow smooth chows to Mrs. Lucas

This amazing letter from E.A. Burrows of the famous English smooth chow kennel “Penhow”, was written to Mrs. Lucas who assembled the antique pedigree book mentioned in my recent article.. The 4 page letter below is filled with both additions and corrections to these rare handwritten pedigrees dating from 1905-1940’s. Take special note of the opening paragraph […]

1898 -Picture Telegraphy featuring a chow in an English newspaper

When I first saw this amazing line drawing depicting a chow, little did I know the political messages embedded in this cartoon until I read the “explanation” by the author. Of course I then had to find out a little something about what “Picture Telegraphy” was all about and learned SO much by reading this […]