I am continually amazed at the incredible “gifts” that keep surfacing about our beloved breed, thanks to enthusiasts, collectors, and friends. The extremely RARE occasion that I make a connection with the actual family member of a pioneer Chow breeder is like winning the lottery for me as an archivist. To have these first-hand accounts […]
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Leon Janney child actor of vaudeville and “Our Gang”
Leon Janney (April 1, 1917 – July 4, 1980) was an American actor and radio personality from 1920 to 1980. I was so fortunate to have recently had the opportunity to purchase the faded and very yellowed 8×10″ studio portrait of Leon Janney pictured with a chow. With a little coaxing in photoshop I was able to bring out […]
Circa 1920’s Stud Card for Ch. Yang Fu King
Circa early 1920’s. This is an exciting find of a Stud Card depicting the famous Chow Ch Yang Fu King. These cards were once a popular form of advertising, handed out at shows and given to owners of prospective females to woo them to the virtues of the stud dog. (pre internet dog courting) Can […]
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