A BIG SHOUTOUT TO MY HUSBAND…….As the ChowTales History Archive website keeps filling up with history and content….the site needs occasional tweeking, upgrades, and fine tuning. Thank you so much to my hubby Steven Miller for making sure all of this valuable content stays safe and secure for future generations! The little chow favicon is […]
Demolition of the stunning 1920’s Oriental pagoda The Far East Kennels
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 […]




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