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Chow Standard evolution and rare smooth reference -1986 Article by Dr. Sam Draper

ABOVE IS AN EXAMPLE OF SMOOTH CHOWS IN ENGLAND IN 1942 – THE YEAR FOLLOWING THEIR REMOVAL IN 1941 FROM THE USA STANDARD One of the things you can always count on when being a researcher is that the most amazing revelations come from the more surprising places. This article by the esteemed Dr. Samuel […]

1913 – A Question of Shaded Chows – Blue Joss

It is interesting to read how the trends in chow coloration have changed over the years. The original imports from China were chosen for their deep rich “self” or solid red or black coats, so when some of the shadings started to appear in the ring, they were penalized. Shadings (gradual transition of color with no defined […]

1913 ARTICLE – Show classes started for chows with light shadings

This 1913 American newspaper article cites the above dog pictured (left) as the one being “given the gate” (disqualified) for having light shadings on his mane and breechings. England had a special “light shadings” class for such dogs of otherwise typey quality. Solid colors were preferred and in America they were severely penalized for shadings. […]