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 […]
Artist – C. Francis Wardle – Portrait of Muff – Pet of T.R.H. Duke and Duchess of Kent
This beautiful and rare etching above is a print I purchased from the U.K. which measures about 8×10 in size. It is on heavy stock and slightly embossed to frame the dog. This is the lovely chow called “Muff” (or also seen in print as “Mouff”) who was a gift to Prince Edward […]
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