THE CHOWTALES PHOTO RESTORATION PROJECT

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RESTORATION -Early 1900’s Childs Pedal car with a pipe smoking Chow

Just when I think I’ve seen it all, this unusual original photograph lures me in with its anthropomorphic Chow, driving an antique child’s pedal car, smoking a pipe and wearing glasses. I’ve seen photos of other breeds of dogs in similar poses but this is a first for a chow. To make it even sweeter, […]

RESTORATION-1914 Russian boy with his chow-RARE FIND

VERY RARE RUSSIAN IMAGE-CIRCA 1914 YOUNG RUSSIAN BOY WITH HIS CHOW DOG Considering the written history of Chows in Russia starts at about WWII , this image I purchased from Russia is an incredibly rare find. The back of the photo was dated in pencil November 1914. Could this be a Chinese chow or is it from England? […]

RESTORATION – 1927 Dog Grooming shop with a Chow being pampered

Today I was asked if there were any dog groomers back in the early days of Chows in America and this wonderful 8×10 photo I have in my private collection immediately came to mind. The motor on the arm most likely powers an electric clippers…..much like my dremel drill motor I use today. Using that huge […]