Well as summer heats up, it’s time to bring it all up to date. July 4th gives a little reprieve from dog shows, and household and gardening chores, and Mexican adventures. I can sit and reflect and report.










Above is a lovely photo of Sugar. Mike keeps her looking beautiful like her at-home TT sisters, Sadie, Rosie, and Bee.






And here little Naldo has been growing up. He's our little golden boy. Spirited, sweet, and handsome, Naldo is maturing nicely. Pictures show it all.











There are little ones to see. At six weeks old, they are fascinating to watch as they tentatively take their first adventurous steps into the outdoor world. The three are Miss Dream’s last footprint on the breeding program. One of the little guys is staying. (Who? Who? Who?) Still a toss up. They are also the first of Mister Bodhi’s kids to come into being. Great hope that Mom and Dad’s attempt brings goodness and joy.












And coming home has allowed time to visit old friends. This past week I had a wonderful visit with my friend Sandi and her two TTs Mini-Claire (alias: Jewel) and Kasha (alias: Kidd). Both TTs were parents at one time and are the grandparents to my Yogi (CH Kiara Harlem Night of Zin-Pa). Old, yes, but doing well in their 14th year on this earth. Sandi loves them dearly and those bonds are strong. They greeted me at the door…never a TT born here forgets the hands and voice that helped bring them into this world. But leave Sandi!!! It is always so comforting to know how much they love their owners. I know by the end of the visit Mini-Claire became scarce: she wasn’t interested in leaving her home to have any more puppies!











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It’s always “the best” to hear from TTs and their owners out there. Thank you all for your comments, notes, up-dates, and praise. Here are but a few . . .


Hey Dennis,
Well Kooper is about 16 weeks now and is a complete joy. He is smart, fun, loves people and is a total goof. We love him. He has his last series of shots next week and I'm guessing he'll be over 12 pounds. It's amazing how fast he grows. He comes to work with me every day and couldn't be better behaved. He greets our clients when they come in at the top of the hour, plays for a few minutes and then goes quietly to his crate until the next hour. The first thing everyone does when they walk in the door is turn and look for him. I've had three people seriously ask where I got him so when you are planning another litter let me know and I'll send you some names. These pictures were taken today. He's a handsome boy.
Jeff and Cheryl










Dennis-
She is doing great! Here is a pic as of today. She's healthy, fun, and happy. Sorry for the delay in the pics.
Ill send one with her and the kids soon I promise.
Hope you are well!
Sara




Dennis,
Here she is on cape cod Memorial weekend with Elliot. She is so gentle with him!
Thank God she loves the car!
Sara









Hi, Dennis~

Nice to speak with you today.

I appreciate your sharing your thoughts on cutting Lucy's hair. I still haven't decided. I love the look of the breed and don't mind regular grooming at all. The thought of giving her a quick bath in the summer is very enticing, though!

She received many, many comments that she was the absolute cutest puppy people had ever seen. She still gets tons of compliments on her beauty.

Anyway, attached are some photos of our beautiful baby. Not only do I feel like she's my fourth child, my daughter says our family feels complete now. We're all smitten, and everyone who meets her falls in love with her, too. She's such a peach! You've really done an amazing job breeding...as you said when we got her, she's perfect in every way.

All my best,
Angela



Dear Dennis,
Bob and I are continuing to talk about getting another Tibetan Terrier. Panda is doing great and is now about 14 months. When on patrol, he is "the very model of a modern major general"! Nik, our lab, is 9 and a bit stiff but cheerful. Certainly he would be an excellent older brother and Panda,too, we trust.

Are you planning another litter and when do you think the puppies would be born?
Judy


Dennis, we are back on Martha's Vineyard. We lost Morgan in Feb but Ziggy is great and loving a grassy yard! Ziggy stops traffic because he is so gorgeous and fun.
Have a great summer. Debbie













Hi Dennis. I just wanted to drop you a note and thank you again for Smores. She is a wonderful little puppy. We couldn't ask for better. Attached are a few recent pictures. Mary




Great hearing from you!

And there is always some show news.

Here at home Little Passion made her debut. She’s earned a few points in competition: one Best of Breed. She’s just beginning and needs to learn the finer points of presentation…but we’ll get there!




Lastly, a little memorial for my Bubble. This past week she crossed over the rainbow bridge, leaving while peacefully sleeping next to her owner’s lounger late at night in front of the tv. Not until he woke in the wee hours of the morning to go to bed did he realize Bubble had passed.

She lived here most of her life until she went to a cousin’s to be a companion to an elderly gentleman. She will be greatly missed…her sweet nature, always giving in her presence, will leave a huge hole in their lives.

While here at Kiara, Bubble had a great show career (check it out in her profile in the “In The Spotlight” section of the website). She was also the most exceptional mom! Her kids, grandkids, even great-grandkids are an attest to her importance here – and in other TT lines. We will miss you Bubble.

More later…

Not a whole lot to report…but because of the holiday season passing, a lot of up-dates on Kiara TTs out there. And I love to get the news and the pictures. So sharing them is a pleasure.


















COOPER

But first there was an opportunity to visit at the Eastern Dog Club show weekend in December. Travis and Miles brought Cooper (Kiara Ewok Among Us) and Mike and Marie were present with their lovelies, Rosie and Bee (Lukilu Everything's Coming Up Roses At Kiara and Lukilu Little Song Of Mine). It was fun to catch up and share a little of holiday spirit. BEE









ROSIE



It was good visiting with Cooper,Miles, and Travis. And it isn't Christmas unless I get to see Mike and Marie!


Up-dates and good-wishes came in from new Kiara TT companions, who just left with their little ones, and from those who have been paired up with the best companions they have ever known!






Hello Dennis,
We hope you and all of the TTs had a wonderful holiday season and have a happy and healthy new year. We love the Youtube holiday video. Life is busy here especially with an inquisitive active puppy. I wanted to forward a couple of new pictures of Gunner. For Halloween he dressed up like a prisoner. He was a real trouper and kept his costume on while we handed out candy to the children. Gunner is a celebrity around here. Everyone falls in love with him and he is quite the charmer. Gunner loved opening his presents and is very good at tearing paper (even my papers for school!). He's 35lbs of a lean mean puppy machine and he loves the snow!! It is hard to believe his first birthday is fast approaching. He is such a joy and blessing. Gunner sends wags to his "Mommy" and "Daddy" :)

Take care and best wishes,

John, Suzanne & Gunner


Dear Dennis,

Here are some snaps of Panda. It was VERY HOT when he joined Niki for a 'meet and greet" kid session this summer... A "two second shot" before much welcoming air conditioning. Panda was wonderful with the kids. He has every good reason to be proud of himself and his older brother. Speaking of Niki, he has his ups and downs health wise, but is an exemplar older brother. As you so wisely said "monkey see, monkey do".

We all hiked in Maine and Vermont this summer... the best. For Halloween, Panda went as the "Masked Panda Man". He is a good eater at 35 pounds but according to Dr. Stuart at our local animal hospital, "he is just right". His coat is lovely and not too burdensome for us ......... and most particularly for Panda... we'll see.

Congratulations on the recent arrival of "Passion". She is a dreamboat. Panda would love a buddy some day if it fits.

With all best wishes for the holiday season and a peaceful world in the New Year.

Judy


Dennis - all good here. Riley is getting lots of love and attention. He saw the vet this morning and though I wasn't there, it sounds as if he is healthy (not surprised). He didn't pee from the time we left your house until he wet our bed last night!

He's sort of getting used to the crate and spending lots of time on our laps. Starting to play more and is universally seen as cute! I'll send you pictures of our experience at the airport, which will make you smile.

Thanks for everything and I'll keep you in pictures in the coming weeks.

Richard


Hi! Hope you both had a great Thanksgiving. Thought you might like to see a picture from this summer--the whole crew. Enzo is actually a LOT more orange than you can see in this shot, but he's beautiful here nevertheless. And Dennis, Tuli and Socks are their usual mischievous selves...doing great.
Fondly,
-c










Hi Dennis,
We've been meaning to writer sooner…to let you know we are so in love with little Bodi! He's so smart, fun and even Deli is kind of liking him! What a great dog he is!!
Most of the time, Bodi is relentless in playing with Deli, who 90% of the time allows him to pull on his ears, whiskers, and land on him like a puddle! Then a bit of grrrr'ing when he's fed up. Doesn't seem to faze Bodi...
He's grown like a weed and now almost 11 pounds at 3 months old. I sent away to the AKC for his registration with the name Kiara Divine Revelation. But we'll just call him Bodi!
Hope all is well and your travels to Mexico are still happening.
I'll try to be better with updates and send photos...
Cheers!
Karen & Charlie
Deli and Bodi


dennis.....just want to say happy new year and tell you how much we are enjoying reilly....she has been just fabulous and so adorable.....of course the normal "puppy nipping" chewing jumping etc. but we are diligently working on all of that.....oh and our trip home with her was perfect....i must say i was relieved when you said she would not have to stop on 95!

we were in vermont for three weeks after christmas so she had plenty of snow experience (as well as people and little ones) which only prepared her for the 18-20 inches we received here last night.......absolutely amazing but we plowed right through early this morning.....snow up to my knees and she took care of everything…i just dressed for it and actually like being out in the snow and cold...she is so wonderful in the snow and loves to dig her nose in and jump through it........i tried to keep her out for quite awhile
yesterday and we even did a little "old lady running" on my part" as she is very agile and quick........she enjoyed it and slept soundly most of the afternoon....

the crate has been sensational........first night a little bit (not long at all) of crying and not a peep since in fact i have had to walk through kitchen when she is in crate and if it is not when i plan to feed her or have her out i don't act social at all and she stays quietly.......i come down when i am ready anywhere from 6:30 - 8:00 and she is wonderful and we get right out.........spend lots of time throwing toys around kitchen/familyroom both here and in vermont and she retreives them....is really fast and we count that as some of her exercise too....

hope your trip to mexico was good and i know that my wonderful friend lynn is eagerly awaiting word on the arrival of your next litter.....she is my friend who visited susan’s dogs with me and will provide a fabulous home for one of your dogs ....and they will have fun together......a friend who is away for a couple of months has given me permission to bring reilly over to her totally fenced in yard so will be a great place for dogs to run...

oh also we really appreciate all of the literature you provided when we picked her up........ and one last question....she has lots of toys she enjoys and i try to alternate them so she does not have everything around her but the little orange squeaky ball (i believe has a smiley face on it) you sent home with us is by far --i would say-- the top toy of the list......so of course being the doting mom i am always crawling under furniture to find it......it is just great and i have looked in various pet stores and never seen anything quite like it.....would love to have more information and anyplace i might be able to find more..........do you think that is possible......

anyway best to you and just wanted to tell you how crazy we are about reilly!!!!!!!
skw





Dennis -- I'm still learning to attach photos to my e-mails so I hope you get the 2 cute photos of Ziggy! He is growing up so quickly -- he's now 5 months old, beginning his obedience training, getting along really well with Morgan (who just turned 16), loving the dog park at our club, playing and socializing with lots of Goldens, Wheatons, Havanese, Golden Doodles, Labs -- and Ziggy isn't afraid of any of the dogs! Dick and I are so glad that Ziggy joined our family, especially with Morgan slowing down. We love his personality and his intelligence, and he is truly a gorgeous Tibetan -- he stops traffic when we go for walks because he is so handsome and has such a wonderful prancing walk. Thank you so much for raising such wonderful Tibetans. We'll bring him for a visit when we return to the Vineyard in late May. Right now we're enjoying 68 degrees and sunshine, and I know you've had a rough winter with lots of snow. Thank goodness Tibetans love the snow! Talk to you soon.
xoxoox
Debbie
















Hi Dennis. I just wanted to drop you a note and thank you again for Smores. She is a wonderful little puppy. We couldn't ask for better. Attached are a few recent pictures.















And finally, Sue placed an ad in the Westminister catalog that was exceptional and should be reprinted. Enjoy the beautiful photo (a Lightning little daughter: Fergie) in the best kind of TT poses: candid.



More later.

Photos and Tales of TTs are always welcome.

Well it’s time for Holiday Tidings once again! Where does the time go?

Sometimes an unexpected event brings you lots of joy. And we had one of those events here this past summer. Little Moly-B (Kiara Fire Down Below) grew up (again this happens so fast) out in Michigan with her family. She and Spyder (Metshag Jokhang) made us a brood of little ones to enjoy . . . and ponder. The Glascos brought the whole family back East for me to see. And what a wonderful visit it was! They all played a frolicked in the back yard. And I couldn’t resist their “Oprah”. She is now part of the family and was renamed “Passion” with the title Kiara All Fired Up. She’s the little Christmas surprise above in the red wreath. At home as you see.




Here’s the whole family.









Mike McLoughlin and Rosie have been strutting their stuff out there. And they haven’t been doing too badly. Here’s a great photo of a win at the Ox Ridge KC Show this past September. She’s taken a few more reserves to major wins as well. You go, Rosie!

Big sister Rosie has wee little half sisters and brothers here at Kiara. Rosie’s Dad, Deli, CH Namaste Adeste Fidelis, helped produce a fine family of little ones with Mom, Rain, CH Kiara Pitter Patter. Her first time at it . . . she a real natural.

They are growing up nicely and hopefully will mature to be as beautiful a big sis, Rosie.

And what fun it is on puppy evaluation day. Sometimes it's hard to find the one (or two) that are as good as big sis Rosie. But I never tire of looking at the little ones and checking out all their wonderful attributes. Whether it’s a gorgeous top-line, an exceptional tail-set, a lustrous shiny coat or just the sweetest disposition…they all have gifts to bring. And never will they let you short change them...because each one is a stand-out in his own way. Karen and Charlie (Daddy Deli’s owners) came down for the event. After all, they had something special to consider…a new member to their family. Yes, Deli is going to have to share them with one of his kids.

Having all the little ones run around a while gets the eyes tuned in to what’s-it-all-about. Pretty soon the comments are easy as each pup makes something special of himself. First decisions are made and a few leave the arena – it’s always easier to “exclude”. Once it’s down to two, the choice becomes harder. Especially since the differences are usually indescribable. You look harder . . . and harder . . . until something one of them has or does makes a difference. And a choice is made!













Puddin’, Kiara You Light Up My Life, has been out there as well on the show circuit. He’s shy a few points to complete his AKC championship.

Hopefully he will finish this year and join his full brother Bodhi, CH Kiara Bodhi, and half-sister Iris, CH Kiara Victoria’s Secret, in the Kiara winners’ circle for 2010. Oh…can’t forget to add in distant cousin Lucinder, CH Kiara Angel Baby, ‘cause she made it into that winners’ circle as well in September.

I always look forward to getting up-dated. Jolanta sends a picture of Miss Misha from Canada while sending a note of interest in acquiring a little TT friend for her.

And it’s nice to hear how the little ones grow up into the fine TTs they’re meant to be.


Hello Dennis,
We hope all is well with you and the other TTs. We check your website regularly for updates. Gunner is amazing! He's so happy and has quite the sense of humor. Nothing bothers him except having to stay home once and a while. He loves car rides, the neighborhood kids and dogs, running around the yard, and playing keep away (often with my stuffed animals). He grabs something, runs around the first floor, flies up the stairs, and comes flying back down again. He is also a tumbler. He catches the ball/frisbee and does a somersault afterwards. We are thinking about training him for agility. Gunner got to go to my graduation because it was outside and he was the hit of the show. He just had a checkup with the Vet. Everything is fine and he now weighs 25 lbs!! We cannot believe how fast he is growing. Every time someone sees him they always comment on how big (and beautiful) he is. Here are a couple of pictures for you. Please let his Mom and Dad know they have a wonderful little boy.

Best wishes,
John, Suzanne, & Gunner

And then the new ones: always wanting to know how the transition is to their new homes. Grateful that everyone takes the time to keep me posted with notes and/or pictures.


Hey Dennis,
Our pup's name is Bella. She acclimated really well to the house. She jumped all over our golden, Simba, chasing his tail and crawling on his head at one point. Simba is just taking it in stride. Sasha, who has been the queen of the roost, barked and made it clear that she wasn't really interesting but Bella's not giving up. They were all asleep on our kitchen floor last night and it was pretty sweet. I will send you pictures soon - I was too busy getting everyone settled.
Janice


Dennis -- We can't thank you enough for bringing Ziggy into our lives! He is the most darling, adorable, lovable, frisky, smart puppy we have ever seen! After we left your home, we spent the afternoon at our daughter, Kelly's house where Ziggy met the family. He was very quiet and calm and sat in either Temperance's lap (the 2 yr old twin) or our daughter, Heather's lap. Heather took the train up from NYC yesterday morning just to meet Ziggy and she wasn't disappointed. We all love his markings and coloring but we especially love his great disposition and energy. When he met Morgan last night, Ziggy was so excited he started running around our house -- Morgan seemed very pleased to meet Ziggy, and they have been getting to know each other all day today. Our only problem is that Ziggy isn't eating very much but he's only been with us for 24 hours and I'm working hard to make sure he eats. We're off to Arizona tomorrow so I must finish packing. Thanks again, Dennis, for giving Ziggy to us! -- Best, Debbie

And then when they finally got to their final destination:

We all made it to Arizona yesterday. Although we had a three hour delay in Dallas, Ziggy was a hero. And Morgan made it through. Ziggy is loving his new home and adoring Morgan. He is absolutely full of it and he tears around. He is the cutest thing … we are having so much fun with him. I will send photos soon. Just wanted you to know that we made it home. Thanks Dennis.

Debbie

So keep those stories, up-dates, and pictures coming in. I do enjoy hearing how everyone is doing.

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