December 2010:
We look forward to relaxing summer holidays with the chow chows. Updates again in 2011!

November 2010:
* Pieter and Marie go colourful - smoothly! Lola and Tassy's granddaughter - cream smooth Gen - holds promise of contributing very important qualities to our breeding program as well as being an active part of the van der Westhuizen household! Thank you, Vanessa & Benjy - Mishna Chow Chows, Cape Town....

* We've laid a remarkable girl to rest, in the shade of a beautiful tree - Thank You Tassy, for all the beautiful qualities you brought to our lives and our breeding program. And thank you to Carina & Jan - Nickelodeons Chow Chows, Sweden - for entrusting us with this precious little bundle so many years ago. Tassy continues living on in our and other homes, in her grand-children and great-grandchildren...

October 2010:

* We say good-bye to 12-year-old Mia - and thank Bob and Mavis so much for giving Mia her own little piece of paradise over the last 5 years... she is very sorely missed.

September 2010:
* Puppies born at Mishna Chow Chows in Cape Town - some smoothies...! Visit them today...

August 2010:
* We take a break from shows - August 2010 until 2011 as we concentrate on more important matters.

* Abbey kicks off her show career in a great way! At her very first shows ever - from the puppy class: Multi CC, RBOB and Multi Puppy Group Placings! Congratulations to Martine & Johann - Hsien Chow Chows! Hope you enjoyed the belated honeymoon! ... :-)

* Our smooth chows are highlighted in the August edition of Animal Talk Magazine - get a copy at your local dealer. Meet the famous trio: Baloo (& Greg), Titus (& Annelize) and Pan'Kou (with Vanessa & Benjy)!

* Our thoughts are with Jenny & Gideon as they mourn the loss of 15year old Thandi - matriarch & mentor to our girls Kyira & Roxy.

July 2010:
* We say a big thank you & a very sad farewell to the one dog which was responsible for turning our entire breeding program and approach right around, the minute he stepped out of his travelbox. Ultrasound Slick, together with Whoopie, form the foundation for all KUSA smooth chow chows in Southern Africa today. Thank you to the extended Lange family for the perfect home & love you shared with Slick. Thank you Jessica, for allowing us this rare privilege, Slick was in every aspect - SuperChow...

* Our thoughts are with Christina as 2010 proves to be a most challenging year for her - with the loss of both her faithful companions, Poika & Tippa.

June 2010:
* Ciao Chows congratulates Elizma & wish her and Henry a long & super life together! Nina has returned to her first love - Elizma, and joins best friends Elvis & Dante as an integral part of the young family.

* Parlan does it again in Sweden! Parlan gains her qualifying CC under specialist judge Yvette Ferguson (USA) and is Best of Opposite Sex in Speciality Show!!! Well done to Gurkans Chow Chows!

May 2010:
* We have the rare privilege of enjoying the critiques of a specialist judge on Breed level. On Friday, Joel is awarded BOB with a Group Placing and Ebony is awarded RBOB - by exacting specialist judge Mr E Sangkunakup (United Chows - Thailand) - thank you very much Mr Sangkunakup for your positive comments on all our boys as well as taking the time from your busy schedule to share straightforward advice for both breeding and showing. Gus sends a tailwag...

* At only his 8th show of his life, on Saturday Joel achieved his championship in style under internationally respected judge, Dr Tamas Jakkel (Hungary) - who really was charmed by our boy! Thank you for your positive comments on his quality. Once again he was BOB with a Group placing and continued on to win SABred Best in Show!

* Spanky is Reserve Best Veteran in Show & a new Ciao Chows' Champion, gaining all his CC's within 3 months at 9 years of age! Spanky's daughter Dorka, is awarded her first CC & multi RCC & Bests Puppy! Congratulations to Trishca Chow Chows!

April 2010:
* Our thoughts & prayers are with Cheryl (of the world famous Foxfire Siberian Huskies) and Adrian Battey (Tablebay Newfoundlands) as Adrian recovers from serious heart surgery.

* At 9.5 years of age, timeless & seemingly ageless Ebony briefly went into the show ring (rather out of coat at that...) & was awarded RBOB and Veteran Group 3!
The show ring is set aside for a time now as we focus on important matters.

March 2010:
* Our thoughts & tears are with Pieter & Marie, after Vincent lost his battle with serious illness

February 2010:
* Congratulations to Gurkans Chow Chows - Pärlan is the Top Smooth Chow Chow in Sweden 2009!

January 2010:
* Our 'grandchildren' - Shonga's and Spanky's daughters - (Lizzy 10mths/Dorka 6mths) - are showing much promise at Trishca Chow Chows .

Netchows Calendar and The Twins (Joel & Nurya) take you on The 2010 African Safari. Come along with us during 2010, on Safari...!!

Like with all dogs, good movement photos of chow chows are highly educational about the particular chow chow's structure - both front & rear.
Understanding the Chow Chows' unique pendulum/stilted gait ("swinging from the hip") requires understanding of correct overall chow chow structure. Indepth information for the serious enthusiast - "Understanding Stilted (pendulum) gait - a different angle" - Read the respected article...

The collectors item book "The World of Chows 07/08" is well represented by South African chowists!
Read more about the book and order directly from BBPress

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