Written in 1780 by Rector to a friend :       " A young gentleman of the East India Company brought back a dog and a bitch of the Chinese breed of Canton such as are fattened in this country to be eaten. Sharp upright ears giving them a fox like appearance with coarse bristly hair. When in motion the hind legs are usually straight, with out any bend at the hock.The eyes are jet black, small and piercing, the inside of the lips and mouths the same colour and the tongues blue.........."

 

Thank you to the many chow breeders,specialists and fanciers across the world who helped proof read Kimekai's speech for the 3rd International Health Congress in January 2005.