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RARE Chow history items gifted to the archive by Christine Cameron

  Circa 1911 this gorgeous antique magazine page shows one of the top foundation dogs of our breed, as Red Craze was the most influential as a stud dog for his correct head type , scowl and expression The bottom photo is an incredible image as well, depicting the isolation kennel of Kwhy Chows. This […]

A special treasure from the Far East Kennels Zifferer family

I am continually amazed at the incredible “gifts” that keep surfacing about our beloved breed, thanks to enthusiasts, collectors, and friends.  The extremely RARE occasion that I make a connection with the actual family member of a pioneer Chow breeder is like winning the lottery for me as an archivist.   To have these first-hand accounts […]

Leon Janney child actor of vaudeville and “Our Gang”

Leon Janney (April 1, 1917 – July 4, 1980) was an American actor and radio personality from 1920 to 1980. I was so fortunate to have recently had the opportunity to purchase the faded and very yellowed 8×10″ studio portrait of Leon Janney pictured with a chow.  With a little coaxing in photoshop I was able to bring out […]

Circa 1920’s Stud Card for Ch. Yang Fu King

Circa early 1920’s. This is an exciting find of a Stud Card depicting the famous Chow Ch Yang Fu King. These cards were once a popular form of advertising, handed out at shows and given to owners of prospective females to woo them to the virtues of the stud dog. (pre internet dog courting) Can […]

WWI Showing Chows and dog breeding during the war years

This attached article written for Best in Show Daily, is absolutely fascinating, telling of the challenges Chow breeders had during WWI showing and breeding their dogs. The article’s author states, “I’d always assumed that pedigree dog breeding and showing had been forbidden during war. So many times I’d read in various breed books of the tight […]

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