Last week was quite the whirlwind, when it comes to new chow history surfacing out of the blue, although this breakthrough about Far East Kennels being demolished (see below) made me gasp out loud and then I cried….I know I’m far too sentimental over these historic things, but what a loss this was to the […]
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 […]
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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