Recommended Reading on Chow Chows 

THE PROPER CARE OF CHOW CHOWS

Bob & Love Banghart (1996, 255 pages ). A nice little reference book for Chow lovers put together by long-time CCCI members & Chow judges Bob & Love, portable & pocket sized !. Many color pictures of Chows, several interesting insights on Chow ownership.

HOW TO RAISE AND TRAIN A CHOW CHOW

Clif Shryock, (1983, 96 pages). A soft-cover book with some Chow specific information and photos, as well as general dog information.

CHOW CHOWS

Edited by Beverly Pisano (1980, 125 pages). Part of a series of breed books, with some specific Chow information.

THE CHOW CHOW

Ann Katherine Nicholas, (1984), 320 pages). Written by famous all-breed judge, 122 illustrations. 

THE BOOK OF THE CHOW CHOW

Dr. Samuel Draper & Joan Brearley, (1977, 576 pages). The most extensive work available on the Chow, containing hundreds of photos, grooming information and history of the breed and noted kennels.

THE WORLD OF THE CHOW CHOW

Dr. Samuel Draper and Joan McDonald Brearley (1992, 525 pages). Basically Vol. II of the above bringing Chow history current.

 

** The books listed above are published by TFH Publications, Inc., 1 TFH Plaza, Third and Union Avenues, Neptune City, NJ 07753.

THE COMPLETE CHOW CHOW

L.J. "Kip" Kopatch (1988, 288 pages). Written by a chow breeder and artist, over 300 photos, includes grooming and breed standard analysis information. Published by Howell Book House, 230 Park Avenue, NY, NY 10169 

 

These books are available in pet shops, book stores and dog show concession booths, or may be ordered from the publisher, through dog magazines, catalogs or book stores.