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 […]
1890 Chin Chin IV – Chinese import owned by Lieutenant Armstrong
This short article with a lovely black chow named Chin-Chin IV pictured is one I have been hanging onto for years and intrigued by the very early date of this show and dog (1892). This dog was being shown side by side in England with the great Chow VIII who the first standard was based […]
1911 Article – How to buy Chow Dogs in China
This very interesting article circa May 1, 1911 from Country Life In America Magazine highlights insiders secrets for importing chows from Hong Kong and Canton into America. After visiting Hong Kong a number of times myself in recent years, it comes as no surprise that the suggested best place to find good chow puppies was […]
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