BukBuk's 57yr old Teddy!

Real name or Nickname: BukBuk

Age: 57

Gender: Male

Location: Melbourne

My chowchow is called: Teddy

My chowchow is a...: teddy bear

Number of chowchow years it has lived: 57

History (and stories) of my chowchow: very ancient teddy bear that has travelled the globe several times as my companion or my grown up daughters. Teddy has been a great comfort for 57 years and useful conversationalist when far from home.

When was the last time your chowchow had a bath?: in a sudden downpour in Germany

My family's relationship with my chowchow: Extremely close and devoted

My bed partner's relationship with my chowchow: Casual

Finally, I love my chowchow because…: History shows that I win all arguments with Teddy, but I still get a lovely quizzical look of love every morning.

Penguin Platoon! Guin, Xiao Guin & Fatso!

Real name or Nickname: Penguin

Age: 30

Gender: Male

Location: Singapore

My chowchow is called: Guin, Xiao Guin & Fatso

My chowchow is a...: Penguin soft toy.

Number of chowchow years it has lived: ~17, 11 & 15

History (and stories) of my chowchow: They form part of my Penguin Platoon in my room. I have currently about 15 (and growing) of them from different countries. These 3 penguins are the first of my collection. The oldest (Guin) was actually belonged to my younger brother but I saved him from further torture. Xiao Guin was a gift from my brother and Fatso (the only Penguin that can flap its wings, others are sew on) was adopted from a night market. Over time, they have also developed their own character. Guin is like a big brother who likes to boss around a bit and Fatso is always happy-go-lucky and Xiao Guin sometimes like to grumble about things like weather too hot or too noisy etc.

When was the last time your chowchow had a bath?: 6 years. They don't like bathing sessions at all!

My family's relationship with my chowchow: Good...

My bed partner's relationship with my chowchow: None yet.

Finally, I love my chowchow because…: They are really cute! They are my pets!

[ED: That is one old stereo behind the penguins! Nice!]

Matty's 2nd chowchow submission!

Real name or Nickname: matty

Age: 24+

Gender: Female

Location: Singapore (i can't believe this is my 2nd entry!!)

My chowchow is called: bolstie

My chowchow is a...: bolster

Number of chowchow years it has lived: 20+

History (and stories) of my chowchow: i don't remember when i got my bolster, but it has been with me since i was young. i sleep with it every night since then. i love to smell my chowchowbolstie..

whenever i change bedsheets, i have to change bolstie's clothes too, but i know bolstie will smell normal the next day!

When was the last time your chowchow had a bath?: never ever had one. i think bolstie will drown if i bathe her now, with her age..

My family's relationship with my chowchow: they will say 'eee. dirty'... but thats about all..

My bed partner's relationship with my chowchow: my bed partner aka Patpat and bolstie are gd friends. they chow up each others life.

Finally, I love my chowchow because…: she has been with me since i was so young! she has aged, no doubt, but her smell (filled with years of tears, drool etc...) gets better and better every year. and its that smell that helps me sleep soundly every night... along with Patpat of course.. (ok, thats all the chowchow i have)

M's "hand-me-down" Smelly Dog!

Real name or Nickname: M

Gender: Female

Location: Istanbul

My chowchow is called: smelly dog

My chowchow is a...: dog stuffed with beans

Number of chowchow years it has lived: (Since) 1978

History (and stories) of my chowchow: Used to be my mother's and she claims she bought it at the Oriental Emporium at Raffles Place which burned down (this is unverifiable info!), she gave it to me after I was born and couldn't stop crying. It's been with me ever since and goes with me everywhere.

In fact, I'm on exchange now and I brought it along.

When was the last time your chowchow had a bath?: Erm wellll... good question!
My family's relationship with my chowchow: My dad always pretends it is his and fights with me for it. My mother told me about this blog and encouraged me to post on it.
I guess that says a lot hahahhaha.

Finally, I love my chowchow because…: He's familiar!

Joe's Doggie Pillow - Our second over-30 years chowchow!

Real name or Nickname: Joe

Age: 38

Location: Stone's Throw from Whitley Detention Center

My chowchow is called: Doggie Pillow

My chowchow is a...: Doggie

Number of chowchow years it has lived: 33

History of my chowchow: I've had this soft pillow since I was knee high to a grasshopper. The pale tattered skin that you see on the outside is the "original" that I naturally felt closer to having absorbed my scent. Chow Chow v 2.0 is enclosed in this skin.... Yes, I skinned my Chow Chow.

It still goes with me overseas on business or leisure. No suite is home till Doggie Pillow comes out of the luggage.

[ED: Sadly, incomplete. Do email us and we will add the information on for you!]

Nicole's Dolly Polly!

Real name or Nickname: Nicole

Age: 22

Location: East Singapore

My chowchow is called: Polly

My chowchow is a...: rag doll with a removable frock. The bonnet and shoes are sewn on though.

Number of chowchow years it has lived: 15!

History of my chowchow: From what my mama tells me, Polly was a gift from her colleague.
Back then, I already had a chowchow - a small pillow in a cute blue cover with cat prints that my grandmama handmade - so Polly used Pillow as her, well, pillow.

They were my nighttime companions til one day I came home from school and Polly was not in her usual place, propped up against Pillow. My heart, I remember, turned cold. I ran to my mama, knowing she had a hand in Polly's disappearance. It turned out she had thrown her away. I threw a real nasty tantrum with the waterworks in full swing. I guess my mama expected that and she hastily dug Polly up from somewhere. She had wanted to test me, to see if I would notice if Polly was gone. -______-

A few years later though, when it was time to shift, my mama issued me an ultimatum, to either get rid of Pillow or Polly. After much heartache, I had to part with Pillow.

When was the last time your chowchow had a bath?: That was subject to my mama's whims and fancy. But ever since I developed a sensitive nose, the moment I start sneezing, it was time for a bath. Her cotton's become so lumpy.

My family's relationship with my chowchow: For now, it's all quite civil. Since she's in a box and all.

My bed partner's relationship with my chowchow: I grew up and got a boyfriend. And he bought me a pink plush bunny, which co-existed alongside Polly rather well. He had to go and get me a bigger version of aforementioned bunny and well, my bed isn't big enough for the three of them. I have relegated Polly to a clear Ikea box in the wardrobe. It spares her from baths too.
I am taking her out once I shift this month when I finally have my own room!

Finally, I love my chowchow because…: I used to be a very emo kid, (still am) and she would be there for me everytime. Now, I take her with me whenever I travel, as if I'm repaying her for all those years she was stuck with me.

Serene's Mum Hate(s) It!

Real name or Nickname: Serene

Age: 32

Gender: Female

Location: Singapore

My chowchow is called: Mum hate it [ED: What a name for it!]

My chowchow is a...: Pillow

Number of chowchow years it has lived: 22

History (and stories) of my chowchow: This is the second generation one. The first one i can't remember what happen to it. Must be thrown away by Mum. She use to place a pillow on our chest when I am a girl girl so that we will not be frighten by the thunder storms during the night. I still have it on my chest till today when i sleep.

When was the last time your chowchow had a bath?: Never! But Mum always sun bath it when I am not at home which I truly resisted as she will lose her fragrance.

My family's relationship with my chowchow: No wars so far, although Mum refuses to add cotton to her, she still will make new pillow case each new year for her.

My bed partner's relationship with my chowchow: Na, i hope my future husband will treat her well. Hee.

Finally, I love my chowchow because…: Without her, I can't live, sleep, eat, work and play well. Is a precious thing that is truly mine and she will always be there without judgment and love me unconditionally although sometimes I kick her off the bed.

Last but not least, i felt my mother's love too.

Tei22's Pooky bear!

Real name or Nickname: tei22

Age: 31

Location: Serangoon

My chowchow is called: Pooky

My chowchow is a...: Teddy bear

Number of chowchow years it has lived: 20 odd years

History of my chowchow: Pooky is Garfield's chowchow in the comic. It was bought by my dad for my sister till she got a new one and it became officially mine!

oh... her new teddy is pooky's bro n we named it spooky

When was the last time your chowchow had a bath?: Pooky had his fair encounters with intentional and unintentional "bath" before. He has fallen into pails of water accidentally and used to be sunned at regularly by my mom.

My family's relationship with my chowchow: They have learn to live with it

My bed partner's relationship with my chowchow: She hates it to the core hahahaha... cos Pooky is irreplaceable!

Finally, I love my chowchow because…: He is the one and only! His smell keeps me calm and helps me to sleep peacefully at night.

A Poem for Pink Monster Natasha

Real name or Nickname: XX

Age: 28

Location: Toa Payoh

My chowchow is called: Natasha

My chowchow is a...: pink monster from sesame street

Number of chowchow years it has lived: 14

History of my chowchow: It was love at first sight for me when I saw her at a Daimaru Roadshow in Plaza Singapura. She was with the rest of the natashas but she just stood out among them. I had no cash in my wallet, being a poor student, so my friend went to withdraw money and bought her for me. She was fully mine after I returned her the cash. She went on a lot of overseas trips with me. China, Perth, Melbourne, Port Dickson, Berlin, Batam, Macau, Hanoi etc. She was too precious to be checked into the luggage. She went to church camps with me as well. In fact, she's such a frequent visitor that people think she's part of the church. However, some evil friends of mine always try to kidnap her for the pleasure of seeing me in lovesick misery. I even wrote a poem for her when she was kidnapped once to entice the evildoer to return her to me. I look out for things to buy for her as well; Shoes, tee-shirts, souvenirs etc.

The poem that was sent via SMS to Nat's torturer
Night has fallen
Poignant memories of her kept flooding into my mind
My heart aches as I think about this question
Where is Natasha?!?!?!

When was the last time your chowchow had a bath?: Hmm... 6 months back? Involuntary bath without my knowledge... My mom juz dumped all e chowchows into the washing machine while i was at work.

My family's relationship with my chowchow: Good. They acknowledge her existence and respond when I wave her in their face. My brother's girlfriend even intro-ed her chowchows to my chowchows...

My bed partner's relationship with my chowchow: My bed partner is another chowchow named Hobo. He's absolutely fine with her. In fact he's Nat's older brother.

Finally, I love my chowchow because…: She never fails to greet me with a smile the first thing in the morning when I wake up w/ bad breath, and kiss me at e end of a long hard day.

Christina's Huge Travelling Baobei!

Real name or Nickname: Christina

Age: 29

Location: Singapore

My chowchow is called: Baobei (宝贝)

My chowchow is a...: Melody

Number of chowchow years it has lived: 9 years

History of my chowchow: Baobei is my No. 5 chowchow since the day I was born. She is a replacement for my Minnie chowchow when Minnie's face is beyond recognition and was force to retire it.

Baobei was bright red then and with a flower on her head. But over the years, the flower and her eyes are gone (cant remember what has happened to it) and she is no longer bright red.

When was the last time your chowchow had a bath?: Hmmm~ Cant quite remember.. Maybe a year??

My family's relationship with my chowchow: They are immuned to it. Even my relatives and friends know about her existence. But I guess my dogs still dun quite like her..

My bed partner's relationship with my chowchow: Oh~ He's getting used to Babobei being around, be it at home or overseas, though he still like throw her at 1 corner of the bed or just simply lie on her.

Finally, I love my chowchow because…: I just simply love her!! No words can describe.. Haha~

I simply cant leave/sleep without her. Definitely has to bring her along when holidaying (even to neighbouring country), else I couldnt sleep. Tried once without her and it was terrible.

Radioteletype's Young-at-heart chowchows!

Real name or Nickname: radioteletype

Age: 36

Location: Singapore

My chowchow is called: Xiao Bang and Xiao Mao

My chowchow is a...: Pillow and Garfield

Number of chowchow years it has lived: Many years but my chowchows insist they are one year old only.

When was the last time your chowchow had a bath?: They are afraid of water!!!

My family's relationship with my chowchow: They have learn to accept them as part of the family

My bed partner's relationship with my chowchow: Dun have one now but I hope he will love them more than I do and my chowchows will accept him in bed

Finally, I love my chowchow because…: They are the cutest and lovable companions! They are always there for me!!!

JL's Schooled Soaring Parrot!

Real name or Nickname: JL

Age: 24

Location: Singapore

My chowchow is called: Parrot

My chowchow is a...: Soft toy parrot resembling a military macaw due to its overall green appearance.

Number of chowchow years it has lived: Since 1996, about 13 years

History of my chowchow: It belonged to my much younger cousins. My granny would bring me along to visit my grandaunt's place quite often (as we lived in adjacent blocks). Though my cousins had many toys, I have always liked this soft toy parrot. I cannot understand why but it just stood out from the rest. Whenever I went, I would look for it.

One day, I heard they were discarding the old toys and to my delight, the parrot was one of them. I picked it up and brought it home. As they say, the rest is history.

When was the last time your chowchow had a bath?: Just before Chinese New Year (CNY). It is almost a tradition that it showers twice a year. The first will be just before CNY and the second will depend how hard I pester my mum to wash her.

My family's relationship with my chowchow:
At first, they think I am crazy as I personified Parrot. I would imagine it goes to school like normal children. After running out of ideas where it went, from primary to secondary school, I have decided that it goes to a 'bird' school where it learns life skills to prepare for adulthood just like human beings.

After awhile, they are fine with it. Occasionally, my family plays along with me and it was great fun. I believe it's a way of exploring our creativity just like in cartoons. In cartoons, anything and everything is possible!

My bed partner's relationship with my chowchow: N.A.

Finally, I love my chowchow because…: She reminds me of my childhood. Whenever I am down, looking at her lifts my spirits up. She is nice to have at my bedside.

Dodo's Handsome Bear Bear!

Real name or Nickname: Dodo

Age: 21

Location: Singapore, Redhill

My chowchow is called: Handsome bear bear

My chowchow is a...: 1998 Enesco, Cherished Teddies bear bear, bought from Precious Thots. It costs $9.90 then, but now it is appreciated by me and it costs $9,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999.90.

Number of chowchow years it has lived: 7 years

History of my chowchow: Previously, I had the same bear bear given to me by my tutor when I was in primary school. However, as I didn't concentrate in my studies, my mama threw the bear bear away. Hence, When I was in Sec1, I went to purchase the similar bear bear and felt that my previous bear has revived! Currently, my bear bear has many stitches as my papa likes snatch away my bear bear from me! Sometimes, in order to spike me, my papa would hang my bear bear onto the ceiling fan. Anyway, that's a good way to spike me.

From the day I bought my first bear bear, I began to buy more of the similar bears. However, after a while, Precious Thots stopped selling this kind of bear bear and my collection has stopped. =(

When was the last time your chowchow had a bath?: During the last Chinese New Year. He will be bathed every 6 months. I just love his smell!

My family's relationship with my chowchow: He is my husband, my boyfriend, my brother and my bestie!

My bed partner's relationship with my chowchow: Hugging and partner. I cannot sleep without him.

Finally, I love my chowchow because…: He is very adorable although others may not think so. Handsome bear bear always listen to my laughter, sayang me when I'm sad, my source of comfort and motivation in my life!

Matty's Patpat chowchow!

Real name or Nickname: Matty

Age: 24+

Location: Singapore

My chowchow is called: Patpat

My chowchow is a...: my chowchow is a pillow with a member of the PEANUTS comic on it. Its "Peppermint Patty"

Number of chowchow years it has lived: At least 12 years or more.

History of my chowchow: I can't remember the age I got Patpat, but my brother got a "Linus" because his name is Linus, and I chose Peppermint Patty because she resembles me.

When was the last time your chowchow had a bath?: Patpat had a bath last year, which is the 2nd time i bathed her since I first got her. This time I put her in the washing machine with a clothing net. Because of her age, all the cotton inside her got twisted around and she looked like she had knots in her. I cried because of the state she was in!!

My family's relationship with my chowchow: They have come to terms with the fact that I must carry her when I go for holidays, and how dirty she has been because her white 'background' has changed colour over the years! and the way she travels with me, which is either in my backpack, or she sits on top of all my clothes in the luggage. HAHA! I always make sure that she has something underneath her, so my clothes wont smell like her! My family has grown immune to it already. :P

My bed partner's relationship with my chowchow: NA.

Finally, I love my chowchow because…: I love my chowchow to bits because she is always there! Giving me comfort. Helping me sleep so well when I am sick! She's always there when I cry. She is my travel companion, i must bring Patpat along when I go overseas, if not I can't sleep! My Sleeping companion! My everything!

Announcement:

To: Siao Bao, if you are reading this, could you submit a real picture of your chowchow? Would love to post your story up asap! Thanks!

Dr_J's Stinky Pilly! Pillows can have Jetlag too!

Real name or Nickname: Dr_J

Age: 35

Location: Clementi

My chowchow is called: Stinky Pilly

My chowchow is a...: very small Pillow with hardly any cushioning effect.

Number of chowchow years it has lived: 20+ years

History of my chowchow: It's probably the third generation. In its early beginnings, it was plump with cotton but now it's quite flat. I usually take it along when I am travelling overseas since I often have trouble sleeping on unfamiliar beds although I don't like the fact that it smells weirder when it is kept in the suitcase. It also takes time for the old familiar smell to re-manifest again. A case of pillow jetlag, I think. [ED: LOL! Learning a new term everyday]

When was the last time your chowchow had a bath?: My mother takes it out for a sunbath every few days when I am not at home. Every couple of weeks, the pillow case gets washed. It smells the best when there is a balance between no smell and too smelly. Yes, even I myself will take it out for a sunbath when it gets too stinky.

I would love to do a post-mortem of Stinky one day to see what kind of creatures live in the cotton---but only when the other standby, nameless pillow has been successfully seasoned.

My family's relationship with my chowchow: On and off, my mother will try to talk me into giving it up. She keeps saying it's unhygienic. I think it's relative.

For a while in the past, my mother would secretly chuck it into the waste basket in my room when I was not at home. But she probably anticipated the severe reaction from me as she didn't chuck it down the refuse chute. I managed to rescue it intact from the waste basket a few times. Paranoid, I would immediately check whether Stinky was still around as soon as I stepped into the house. Both Stinky and I were traumatised for a while. But those days are over. I hope.

There is another pillow on my bed which is supposed to replace the current. But it has been seasoning there for a few years without any luck in acquiring that familiar smell.

My bed partner's relationship with my chowchow: It's not to be shared. I don't want it contaminated.

Finally, I love my chowchow because…: It has absorbed my smell/pheromones. It helps me, a light sleeper, to sleep.

Jan's PingPing pillow chowchow!

Real name or Nickname: Jan

Age: 24

Location: Singapore

My chowchow is called: PingPing

My chowchow is a...: Medium sized pillow.

Number of chowchow years it has lived: 17 years (3 generation)

History of my chowchow: This current Pingping is my third one(she's wearing new clothes in this pic). The first 2 had passed away badly injured. Must have squeezed them too hard when I slept.

I named her PingPing because the first one I had, her 'flesh' is Pink in colour. I thought pink and ping sounds the same, and from that day she was born.

Bought the 2nd one to replace the death of the 1st, and the 3rd one to replace the 2nd. I hate to part with the previous ones, but I guess the holes on them is just too disturbing to keep them around. Nevertheless, when I threw them away, I'll always put the new one with the old, to absorb whatever goodness they have before letting go.

And I would rather not put night creams when I sleep, just because I don't want to stain PingPing and affect her smell!

When was the last time your chowchow had a bath?: Never bathed, never suntanned. Defeats the purpose isn't it? Haha!

My family's relationship with my chowchow: They try not to offend each other!

Even my dog doesn't like to smell her.

My bed partner's relationship with my chowchow: Everytime I sniff my PingPing and hug her tight, he'll always say I look like I'm taking drugs, or sniffing glue. I had this 'high' face everytime I sniff her I guess. He describes her smell as some herbal medicine, which I obviously don't agree.

Finally, I love my chowchow because…: PingPing had been with me for a long time. All 3 of them went through tough times with me, especially during my frivolous days, where Pingping would see new guys every other month. At the end of each so called relationship, PingPing is always there for me. As i cried bitterly, she will absorb my tears, and at the same time taking away the unhappiness. When all the guys would come and go, PingPing is always there for me.

Seaweed's Stephenia Pooh bear chowchow!

Real name or Nickname: Seaweed

Age: 28

Location: Singapore

My chowchow is called: Stephenia

My chowchow is a...: cuties Pooh bear

Number of chowchow years it has lived: 2 years, 2 months & 2 days

History of my chowchow: My chowchow bear was bought at Kiddy Palace in Causeway Point 2 years ago. I saw them (!), a few of them all brothers sitting on a shelf at the entrance. And I grab this one.

When was the last time your chowchow had a bath?: ON August 30 2008, that was his first bath which I like to call his baptism. I am trying not to bathe him anymore if I can handle his smell.

My family's relationship with my chowchow: My friends know the name of my chowchow.

My bed partner's relationship with my chowchow: My bed partners are my pillow and bolster, well, they get alone fine with my chowchow as they understand that my chowchow is king.

Finally, I love my chowchow because…: of his innocent appearance, huge head, terry-towel cloth material, emancipated pitiful thin body, flipper arms, beans on his butt, overall pitiful and cute and sweet look.

Thanks for the support! Keep 'em coming!

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Thank you everyone for the support! We had a rush of hits yesterday due to coverage in the Sunday Straits Times (Life section, pg. 7) and a lot of contributions came through!

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WaWa! - Hands down the oldest chowchow thus far.

Real name or Nickname: WaWa best friend

Age: 39

Location: Singapore

My chowchow is called: Initially called MeiMei, now called WaWa by my family

My chowchow is a...: Rare soft toy which till now, never seen a similar one in this world yet

Number of chowchow years it has lived: 39

History of my chowchow: Someone (i could not remember who??) gave it to me since i was born. Had been with me all these long long years. She even stayed with me while i was staying overseas for 4.5yrs. My overseas friends saw it & laugh at me & say it looks like voodoo doll! But i look at her or you guys look at her, the cheerful face she has, will cheer me up or anybody up. She had been through operating table (sewing) few times through the years, but now too fragile to go through another round.

When was the last time your chowchow had a bath?: She is scared of Water, & too fragile to go for a swim, so never had one!! The brown cloth on her had turn to 'leather' through the years! & the special smell that come with it is so unique that no such perfume with this smell ever invented yet.

My family's relationship with my chowchow: My kids know this is papa WaWa, Must handle with Care, & is the Queen of all my family soft toys (about 150s of them roaming the house!) My wife once ask me, she is more important or my WaWa?? Haha, i really do not know the answer. Guess you guys or girls know my answer. I once told my wife, WaWa will never scold me, but she will.

My bed partner's relationship with my chowchow: She (WaWa) is always sleeping next to me & my wife sleep the other side of me. Now she (WaWa) has 2 other friends sleeping next to her (not in photo) namely BearBear & BigFoot (Both given to me by my wife as Birthday present). She accepted WaWa as a family members.

Finally, I love my chowchow because…: She is there always with a cheerful smile :-)(I wish she could talk). Make my day. She will be with me as long as i am in this world.

SA's Bunny! - [ED: last sentence really pulled at my heartstrings]

Real name or Nickname: SA

Age: 21

Location: Melbourne

My chowchow is called: Chao Chao Bunny (#2)

My chowchow is a...: bunny stuff toy

Number of chowchow years it has lived: 16

History of my chowchow: 1988 - Age 1, I received chao chao bunny #1 for my birthday and immediately became my favourite toy.

1992 - Mum couldn't stand the tattered bunny it had become that was both smelly and to her 'unsightly', she threw it away

1992 - I was so distraught and visibly missing my chao chao that Mum felt so bad that she went back to the store Chao Chao #1 was originally was bought from (Metro) to buy a new one for me. She couldn't find the exact one - but we did find one that was similar.

So that's how Chao Chao bunny #2 entered my life.

Since then - she's gone on holidays and travels back and forth from Singapore - Melbourne.

When was the last time your chowchow had a bath?: 6 years ago (too many holes now, she won't survive a bath)

My family's relationship with my chowchow: The victim of my brothers and my cousins of endless threats of rabbitnapping and other acts of torture (hanging her with a taekwando belt)

And constant threat from my Mum, who thinks it's time for her to go (she's thought it's time for 8 years now)

My bed partner's relationship with my chowchow: No bed partner but in hostel, my roommate abused the poor thing by covering her whole surface areas with clothes pegs

Finally, I love my chowchow because…: The very smelly, lumpy and torn remains of my beloved chao chao has been with me through everything significant since I was 5.

She's celebrated every victory and absorbed (literally) every failure. [ED: LOL ouch...]

Right now she's in a very critical state but I'll always love chao chao just the way she loved me when i felt unloved.

[ED: The last sentence of this submission is, to me, the most emotional I have read thus far.]

Taufu's Brownie bear chowchow!

Real name or Nickname: Taufu

Age: 29

Location: Hong Kong and Singapore

My chowchow is called: Brownie

My chowchow is a...: bear

Number of chowchow years it has lived: 29

History of my chowchow: Brownie has been with me since i was a baby ,  it followed me from hong kong till i moved over to  singapore , brownie was initially   lost and then finally found one fine day while  i was packing my room, ever since it is always right now beside me sharing the same bed as me

When was the last time your chowchow had a bath?: Dont think so ,  brownie hates bath

My family's relationship with my chowchow: Mummy and Daddy dearest  are the one who gave it to me when i was in the hospital , still then a tiny me

My bed partner's relationship with my chowchow: My nightly ear, who  never fails to listen to my problems

Finally, I love my chowchow because…: 29 years and counting, growing old together  with me.

Tink Tink the Flower Prince!

Real name or Nickname: Tink Tink's mum

Age: 29

Location: West

My chowchow is called: Tink Tink the flower prince

My chowchow is a...: Little pillow with flora pattern cover

Number of chowchow years it has lived: 20

History of my chowchow: Tink Tink is my husband's childhood pillow.  He can't live without it.  He has to sleep with him every night, even on overseas trip.  Initially, I can't imagine how a big grown up man like my hubby can have such a kiddy habit.  I have grown to like Tink Tink over the years.  He is part of our family now and we treat him like our precious son.

When was the last time your chowchow had a bath?: I change his clothes once a week and my hubby always sunbath him on hot days.  This keeps Tink Tink healthy and clean.  But the hubby smell is always gone after the sunbath.

My family's relationship with my chowchow: Everybody loves him, though only my hubby and I like to smell him.

My bed partner's relationship with my chowchow: Very good.  He sleeps in between us. Of course, there were occasions where he rolled over the bed and landed on the floor.  Naughty Tink Tink.

Finally, I love my chowchow because…: He smells just like my hubby.

Lite's chowchow and milk soft toy!

Real name or Nickname: lite

Age: 23

Location: east

My chowchow is called: chowchow and milk

My chowchow is a...: rectangular pillow stuffed with cotton wool and has a characteristically pink cover with poodles on it.

milk is a soft toy that literally looks like a milk bottle!

Number of chowchow years it has lived: chowchow: 23, milk: 17

History of my chowchow: chowchow has been with me since i was born. it was handmade by my mom and meant to help me fall asleep easier. often put on the baby's body to avoid the baby from being awoken by loud noises. and when i was younger i often had bad dreams so the amulet from the temple was safety-pinned onto it to make me have sweet dreams through the night!

milk was a gift from dad when he went overseas. serves as an extra bolster or a head rest when i need to prop my head up and think about things.

When was the last time your chowchow had a bath?: unknown. :p but sunbathing yes.

My family's relationship with my chowchow: it's an open secret and i get teased about it 'cos i'm the only one with it! i think they're jealous.

My bed partner's relationship with my chowchow: it's just me! and i'm loving it. have learnt to sleep without them when i travel or go for camps though.

Finally, I love my chowchow because…: it makes me feel better when i'm feeling down. somehow i imagine all my negative emotions being transferred into them and them disappearing the next day. Definitely trustworthy companions to keep me warm and when i need someone to hug! ;)

mao mao (毛毛）- Our 2nd koala!

Real name or Nickname: ah mao's master

Age: 36

Location: West

My chowchow is called: mao mao (毛毛）

My chowchow is a...: Baby Koala

Number of chowchow years it has lived: 11 & counting

History of my chowchow: Bought in Melbourne Victoria Market with empty pocket but managed to borrow money from my travel mate. Costed me AUD10 then - Gosh! That makes my little chowchow so special!

Btw with my busy working schedule, he managed to "socialize" and now call upon a kangaroo "roo roo", puppy "soft soft" & snoopy "xiao bin" to form simply as "the gang". Oh, my mao mao oso got his very own chowchow... An ultraman mini-pillow which he sleep on at home & a "boin boin stick" when he is out. (ed: Chowchow having his own chowchow! Wonderful!)

When was the last time your chowchow had a bath?: Well.... My mao mao is so afraid of taking bath that he simply stay out of the bathrooms & washing machine (with my help of course)!

Err... That is why my wife always having problem finding him when she decides to take him for a bath. So imagine how "chow" he can be now. Heeheehee! :p

My family's relationship with my chowchow: My parents were used to it (since I am married) and my brother kept making fun of me saying that if I am the boss of a listed company one day, my mao mao will surely be sitting on the board!!!

My bed partner's relationship with my chowchow: My wife was unable to take the smell initially but now that little creature is sleeping in-between our pillows every night with his own chowchow too.

Finally, I love my chowchow because…: My mao mao is cute and my soulmate before I met my wife. Well, whenever my wife & I have arguments, our little mao will act as our peacemaker. Haha!

Coconut YY's Laba rabbit chowchow!

Real name or Nickname: Coconut YY

Age: 20

Location: Singapore

My chowchow is called: Laba

My chowchow is a...: rabbit

Number of chowchow years it has lived: 14

History of my chowchow: My second rabbit after my mum tricked me into throwing my 1st rabbit... :( but i simply fallen in love with my Laba since then... He has a brother and some family members... There are bears, cows, dogs, pigs and ....

When was the last time your chowchow had a bath?: I cant remember... look at him...can he go through bathing? i think he will melt under the water....

My family's relationship with my chowchow: They think he is smelly and disfigured beyond recognizably.. They want to throw him away long ago.. :(

My bed partner's relationship with my chowchow: None yet...

Finally, I love my chowchow because…: Cos he is cute! Simply cute... :)