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1930 – 1950 Chows in Profile – COLLECTION

Below find a sampling of photos I have selected from the archives of Chows who all date from 1930-1950 in both Europe and America.  When viewed after first seeing the PRE 1930’s  CHOWS IN PROFILE COLLECTION  it becomes apparent the time frame in which  Chow breed type was at a pivotal point.   Legs shortened, loins […]

1880’S – 1930 – Chows in Profile – COLLECTION

Below find a sampling of photos I have selected from the archives of Chows who all pre date 1930 in both Europe and America.  This is a very good comparison of how consistent the breed was at this time.  The first row or so of dogs date from the late 1800’s through the teens.   The […]

1943 National Geographic Chow illustration by Walter A. Weber

  This beautiful color plate by Walter Weber is one I treasure , as the artist in one I greatly admire.   He was most famous for his paintings featured in The National Geographic Magazine from 1939 to 1968. He painted prolifically and beautifully, over a wide range of nature subjects, including deer, birds, cats,  […]

1931 The Johnsen Family plays dressup with their chow “Jack”

How could you not smile at this beautiful girl playing dressup with her chow? The glasses make it! There are certain old photos that just make me chuckle and count my blessings that I am owned and  loved by this amazing breed.  The people who adore the Chow from past to present day are equally […]

1901 Dr. Kinyoun receives 2 smooth coated “Chow” dogs from China

Here is an incredible photo accompanied by this article describing the details of these two beautiful Chinese “chows”, which the esteemed DR. KINYOUN obtained as a gift from a sea captain while acting as quarantine officer at Angel Island, Cal. While the dogs may not seem like the modern chows of today, they are described […]

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