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 […]
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 […]
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