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BISS CH Northwind's Prince of CH Northwind's Legend of Fall, ROM MBISS GCH CH Northwind's II
Egypt, ROM - Moses - Triston Divo, CGC - Sebastian

CL: Looking back at where you've been, if you both agree on soundness and balance as the
were starting out again today, is there anything overall outcome.
you would do differently?
Looking back, no because the journey and CL: Which of your dogs would you consider
experience led us to where we are today and your best or were particular favorites?
accomplishments we have earned.
1) MBISS GCH CH Northwind's II Divo CGC
"Sebastian" - He loves the people at the show
CL: How does the breed today compare to the
Chows back when you first started out? 2) CH Northwind's Mystic Orient, ROM
"Sabbie" -She finished her championship at just
In our opinion, the Chows today are more 7 months old by going breed over three specials.
balanced, sound and healthier, due to the efforts
put forth with breeders health testing. 3) BISS CH Northwind's Prince of Egypt, ROM
"Moses" - our first true Special
4) CH Northwind's Legend of Fall, ROM
CL: If you could improve one thing across the “Tristan" - he will always hold a special place
entire Chow breed, what would it be? in our heart because he won Winners Dog and
Award of Merit at our first CCCI National.
The overall soundness and health of the dog.

CL: What advice do you have for new
CL: What aspects of type have you struggled breeders?
with or found hardest to achieve and keep?
Do your research - talk, listen and visit top
Producing dogs that are square, balanced and breeders. Ask lots of questions and don't be
upstanding.
afraid to approach them for information about
various lines.
CL: Do you two usually agree on everything
when it comes to dogs?
CL: What are some of your most memorable
No, we often disagree but come to an agreement wins?
after discussing the options in depth. We do

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