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RESTORATION -Early 1900’s Childs Pedal car with a pipe smoking Chow

Just when I think I’ve seen it all, this unusual original photograph lures me in with its anthropomorphic Chow, driving an antique child’s pedal car, smoking a pipe and wearing glasses.   I’ve seen photos of other breeds of dogs in similar poses but this is a first for a chow.  To make it even sweeter, […]

1920s RARE etching by Bert Cobb of Ch. Choonam Brilliantine the $10,000.00 Chow

By now you all must know that I have become completely enthralled about the story of England born Ch. Choonam Brilliantine, purchased by Mrs Hoover (of the vacuum cleaner dynasty).   “George” as he was named went on to become one of the 5 top foundation sires for our breed in America and a record winning […]

RESTORATION- 1928 President Calvin and Grace Coolidge with Chow Tiny Tim Christmas Vacation on Sapelo Island

Some of my most treasured finds are my images of President Calvin Coolidge and his lovely wife Grace, with their chows Tiny Tim and Blackberry.  Other than Admiral Dewey who had a Chinese Chow named “Bob” as mascot to the USS Olympia during the Spanish American War, The Coolidges Chows were the most influential in bringing […]

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