In the early 1920’s Eugene Byfield established his Chino Kennels (Grasmere Farms) near Chicago in Barrington Illinois . At one point this breeding/show kennel of exquisite chows housed nearly 100 dogs. It was a great loss to the breed in 1930 when Mr. Byfield was killed in a polo game . In addition to his […]
VINTAGE – THE DOG NEWS MAGAZINE-CHOW FEATURE ARTICLES AND COVERS
Before parent club magazines such as ChowLife , The American Chow Chow or Chow Chatter…..there were the all breed magazines which would highlight the Chow in special features every few months, along with a chow cover. This is where breeders would advertise, breed specialists and judges would write amazing articles and many of the regional […]
NEW VIDEO – The Unique Chow Chow Gait presentation
Of all the Chow history items I have posted in the archives, THIS video is quite possibly one of most crucial pieces of “history in the making” aimed at preserving the heritage of Chow breed type. The Chow Chow’s Unique Pendulum Gait. Video presented by The Chow Chow Club Incorporated, USA. Highly educational video: […]
Introducing the 1922 Ch. Lu Cheng Time Capsule Trophy-In Honor of Lil
This classically detailed art deco Heintz Art Metal trophy created in Fine Sterling over Bronze and weighing about 3 lbs, was won in 1922 at a Toledo, Ohio dog show held at the Hotel Secor (see hotel photos below). At the time this trophy was awarded, Champion Lu Cheng, a glorious deep red chow male […]
1922 CHOW NATIONAL WINNER- BLUE BOY- Very first blue chow to win this honor
This is one of those dog show tales that gives me goosebumps! I can recall only too well watching many a newcomer to dog shows over my past 40 years in the sport, as they nervously exhibit their beautiful companion for the first time……..and literally WIPE UP the competition to win highest honors of […]
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