This 1913 American newspaper article cites the above dog pictured (left) as the one being “given the gate” (disqualified) for having light shadings on his mane and breechings. England had a special “light shadings” class for such dogs of otherwise typey quality. Solid colors were preferred and in America they were severely penalized for shadings. […]
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″ […]
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