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Contents

Official Publication of
The Chow Chow Club Inc.

IN EVERY ISSUE

Editor’s Message ................................................................14

AKC Delegate Report .......................................................39

CCCI Board Minutes........................................................44

15 New AKC Titles - Conformation ...................................49
New AKC Titles - Performance ......................................51

CCCI Membership Updates ...........................................55

CCCI Health Database .....................................................56
Focus On Regional Clubs ................................................62

CCCI Breed & All-Breed Standings ..............................68

Focus on World News ......................................................70

CCCI Officers & Board of Directors .............................78
Advertising & Subscription Rates ..................................79
19 33 2025 Chow Specialty Calendar .......................................80

ARTICLES & FEATURES

Better Feet Make a Difference .......................................15
by Dr. Carmen Battaglia

Helpful Hints from Successful Breeders ......................19
by William Given All material for the SPRING Issue must be

Pedigrees, AVK, & COI ...................................................24 C in the editor’s hands by January 15, 2026
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The Standard: Blueprint or Set of Imponderables .....27 CHOW LIFE MA G AZINE PUBLISHED QUARTERLY
by Paul Odenkirchen Editor: Michael Heldt
Bookkeeper: Debbie Hockaday
The Changing Face of the Show Ring...........................30 Graphic Design by: Michael Heldt

Early Neurological Stimulation .....................................33 Printing by: Johnson Press of America, Inc.
by Dr. Carmen Battaglia Chow Life is solely owned by THE CHOW CHOW CLUB, INC. The
opinions expressed in articles and advertisements are those of the authors and
Why the AKC Code of Sportsmanship Matters ........42 advertisers and do not necessarily represent endorsement of THE CHOW
by Peter Friedman CHOW CLUB INC. or the staff of Chow Life. Advertisers in Chow Life are not
necessarily members of The Chow Chow Club, Inc. Articles submitted become
Protecting the Chow Chow ............................................65 the property of the club unless reserved by the author. The right to reasonably
edit all material or refuse to print material submitted is reserved by the editor.
by Love Banghart Reproduction of any material without written permission is prohibited.