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1914- 8 Chinese import chows – Judge William P. James – 1st west coast chow kennel

This 1914 article from the Los Angeles times is really interesting in  the number of imports the Judge brought from China during a time when the chow was rarely seen on the west coast, in fact the article states the judge had the ONLY kennel of chows on the west coast.  Most chows in these […]

1879 TIMECAPSULE – CHINESE PUZZLE – The little “Chow” girl who started it all

As defined in the dictionary:    Chinese puzzle; an intricate puzzle consisting of many interlocking pieces.   A very complicated or perplexing situation. The above definition certainly describes this perplexing little girl who was the first “chow” representing the breed at shows.   Public interest in Chows for breeding and exhibition began in 1880 when well known […]

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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