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“Satin” - Ch.My-Sam’s Satin Slipper “ Rebel” - Rebelruns Knight at My-Sam’s with Frank Ch,My-Sam’s Satin Lace with owner, Diane Hinkle
My-Sam’s Great Khan, Sebastian, faults. When we started there were many other breeders back when
now CH.. While Sebastian was several magnificent Chows being we started that all influenced our
stubborn to show China was not. show in the north east, Loverboy, breeding. Not that Frank married
She was a sweet dog but we never Sugar Daddy & Cheese Whiz come a very stubborn woman but I knew
got to breed her due to health to mind most. what I liked & just kept at it.
issues. That also taught us much. Q. In five words, describe your
Two red girls came along next & We are thankful for the help ideal Chow Chow
our kennel was started. & guidance from Zola Coogan,
Q. Which people, past or Redcloud Chows for not only her Good temperament & health -
present, have been most knowledge but for sharing her dogs then
influential in shaping your vision with us. She taught us how to look Pretty head (clean eyes, broad
for breeding? for structure & movement & how muzzle, small well placed ears)
to maintain a breeding program. Nice bone
Early on it was Desi Murphy of It was at Zola’s home that I met Short back
Liontamer. He became friend & my first smooth & love them to Stilted gait (light on feet)
mentor. He grew up in a dog show this day. I was even president of All this means balanced. Yes, I am
environment & has a great eye for the Smooth Club for a few years. firm about substance & movement
all dogs. He showed us photos & There were many good breeders in in the same dog & still have some
explained each dog’s strengths & the north-east who were willing to tell me both is not possible!!!
share with us. This all started in
Gabby & Kenny litter 1992 “Clancy”- AMER/BRZ/Ch. My-Sam’s The Irish
1984. Love & Rover
Bob Banghart,
seeing 49
something in
us, took what
we thought a
good young
dog & ran
with him.
That created
another source
of knowledge
for us & a
friendship that
is strong to
this day. We
admired the
dogs from
