Our neighbors have two Chows, this one and a black one. According to Wikipedia, they're original from China and called Songshi Quan which means Puffy-Lion. I think that fits well. I ran into Bing while on a photo walk, and he posed momentarily, before deciding it was more interesting to bark at me. The color version is in my main album. Nutmeg, our Bernese Mountain Dog who we lost a few years ago, used to be terrified of the two dogs despite being twice their size. She loved checking out their yard, though, when they weren't on the island.
I hope you weren't bruised when running into this solid dog! You don't have a replacement for Nutmeg? I have learnt that Bernese do not live long lives.
So sweet! A great portrait in B&W. Love his name too. This was Martha's Stewart favorite breed of dog for years and years...then she changed over to the French Bulldog.
What a name for a Chow. I’m with Nutmeg on being terrified of Chows. One turned on it’s owner in my home town when I was quite small and the man was horrifically scarred. So, yes Nutmeg and I totally agree on this.
