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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. […]

NEW VIDEO – The Unique Chow Chow Gait presentation

  Of all the Chow history items I have posted in the archives, THIS video is quite possibly one of most crucial pieces of “history in the making” aimed at preserving the heritage of Chow breed type. The Chow Chow’s Unique Pendulum Gait. Video presented by The Chow Chow Club Incorporated, USA. Highly educational video: […]

1930 – 1950 Chows in Profile – COLLECTION

Below find a sampling of photos I have selected from the archives of Chows who all date from 1930-1950 in both Europe and America.  When viewed after first seeing the PRE 1930’s  CHOWS IN PROFILE COLLECTION  it becomes apparent the time frame in which  Chow breed type was at a pivotal point.   Legs shortened, loins […]

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