The bookplate scans from this very unusual breed book in multiple languages were graciously donated to the archives by Cathy Clapp. There are some extremely important chows in these images including Ch. T’ien. A bitch considered to be in contention with Chow VIII to be the ideal chow by which the first Chow Standard was […]
1895 TIMECAPSULE – CH. T’IEN – History’s first red Champion bitch – In Tring Museum
CH. T’IEN HISTORICAL INFO English Champion Ch. T’ien (FEMALE) Date of Birth: May 4, 1895 England Died August 1903 – she was donated as a taxidermy exhibit to the Tring Museum in London demonstrating an outstanding chow bitch of the day Registration number: KCSB 1720A Bright orange red with white skirts and tail 17″ […]
1898 – Lun Tai – Smooth chow China import – Miss Casella owner
NAME: Lun-Tai (male) DATE OF BIRTH: 1898 – China OWNER: Miss Casella – England COAT: Red smooth coat This smooth chow photo I have seen many times in various books over the years, but only recently did a 1903 article reveal the name and origin of this handsome dog “Lun Tai”. Miss Casella, the dog’s […]
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