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Though there is only one type of Chow Chow known, there are three distinct colours red, black and cream. This breed has a unique characteristic since it is the only dog in existence with a black mouth and tongue. Probably one of the oldest breeds in the world, it has been known for hundreds of years in China where it still serves many purposes, ranging from protection to transport, from food for coolies to furs for mandarins.
1938 DOGS - First SERIES OF 48 No 9 ISSUED BY GALLAHER
This old Chinese variety known in his native country as the Edible dog, but in America and Great Britain is a most fashionable show dog and companion. He is built somewhat similarly to the Esquimaux, but has an expressive 'scowl' quite distinct from any other breed; another peculiarity being his black tongue. There are two varieties, rough and smooth-coated, which is more like fur than hair. Colours black red, and red shaded, yellow, blue, white. Weight 40 to 50 Ibs. Height-At shoulder about 18 ins.
1925 DOGS - Series of 50 No 5 issued by Players
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The Chow Chow, a very ancient Chinese variety, is known in his native country as the edible dog, for in China Chow puppies are still used as an article of food by the poorer classes. There are two varieties-the rough-coated and smooth, the only difference being the coat, which in the latter is more like fur than hair. The colours admitted in the Club standard are black, red, shaded red, yellow, blue and white; they must be whole coloured and not patches.
Height about 18 in.
Weight: 40-48 lb.
1931 DOGS - No in a series of 50, issued by Players
A powerfully-built dog of Chinese origin. Skull very broad and quite flat, with foreface only of moderate length. Muzzle strong and broad. Nose black and large (in lighter colours pink nose is allowed). Tongue must be black. Eyes dark, deep-set, and email (light eyes allowed in blues). Ears small and erect. Expression should be scowling. Neck short, very strong and surrounded by a dense frill of coat. Back short and very strong. Chest very deep with well-sprung ribs and strong loins. Forelegs well boned and straight. Hind legs strong and straight at hock; feet round and small. Coat abundant, dense and weather-resisting; undercoat woolly. Colour: black, red, yellow, blue, white (but not in patches).
1937 DOGS - No 8 in a series of 50, issued by Wills
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This old Chinese variety, known in his native country as the Edible dog, is highly valued in Great Britain and America as a fashionable show dog and companion. He is built somewhat similarly to the Eskimo, but has an expressive "scowl" quite distinct from any other breed, another distinctive feature being his black tongue. There are two varieties, the rough and the smooth-coated, the covering of the latter being more like fur than hair. Colours black, red, and red shaded, yellow, blue, white. Weight 40 to 50 lbs. Height at shoulder about 18 ins.
1929 DOGS HEADS - No 7 in a series of 50, issued by Players
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