Summer 2016

It's become a long, hot, dry summer here on the coast of Massachusetts. Still have to water the gardens so that there are blooms in the flower borders and fruit in the veggie patch. It's done in the darker hours and can only be done by hand. The grass is going brown...but on the brighter side, needs to be mowed less frequently. So dry here that the rabbits and chipmunks have to gnaw down many well established annuals to their thick stems to get the only liquid H2O they can find.  My favorite, the orange lilies, are starting their blooming season. And tonight there will be red cabbage served and a cooling cucumber salad. Life is good.















In putting together some material for the TTCA Journal/Yearbook, I got a little reflective. Thought backward about where it all began for Kiara Tibetan Terriers. There are many pleasant memories to reminisce about. And lots of physical material to help. This piece of artwork by Judy Docherty became significant in the exercise.











The newest group of little Kiara guys have made their ways into their loving homes. It's always great to get the first photos with little stories of how they are fitting in and making life more remarkable. These babies don't wear diapers but with a little consistency and positive reinforcement make great strides. Always so happy to help with questions and sharing whatever I can to make these transitions as positive as possible.

Melrose with her new family.

Hi,

They gave me a good bed, a nice place to hang out and a reluctant sister but we are all working on life together .

I think I miss you and mom but folks here are nice.

Hugs 

TedE

Hi Dennis, 

Just want to say that Triscuit is doing very well and so easy. Eats well, sleeps well, follows routines, she’s the best! 

Anne

Cover boy, Miles, makes his mark in media. Just want to celebrate this little guy's moment of celebrity. He makes us all proud at home here.

Miles cover shot.....we couldn't be more proud!!!! Our little angel!

Relaxing post photo shoot.

“AUGUST COVER REVEAL! Meet Miles Davis, the winner of our 2016 Cover Dog Search. When this adorable two and a half year old Tibetan Terrier plopped himself down on our photo set and grinned for the camera, we knew he was something special! One of our easiest shots of the day, his totally cute pose, unique markings and happy-go-lucky smile just won our hearts. Michelle Conner Photographer captured his cover shot in front of the new wings mural in The Gulch, created by Kelsey Montague Art. His beautiful markings inspired our very first black-and-white themed cover, and we couldn’t love it more. After all, he is a total angel! Learn all about him.”

Reaching for a cold one in celebration!

Patricia Gartland

Not everyone becomes a cover-boy star like Miles, but they twinkle plenty for the people who love them and for all the people they meet. I am always amazed that many of these little guys out there create such positive images that the people who meet them call asking for more information about the breed and in some cases become new owners of a Kiara TT. 

Hi Dennis. Nimbus is on his first road trip, to Toronto, and he's taking to it instantly. About 12 pounds now and has all his shots. Really an amazing creature!  I'm photographing at drive-in movie theaters for a series of paintings and he charms the kids before the films begin. Here's happy puppy at one last night.

Steve and Alicia

Hi Dennis,

   Just wanted to drop a note and let you know Shelby is doing great.   We are all loving having her as part of our family.   Here are a couple pics of her first trip on the boat and beach.  One pic showing her being a bit skeptical about the ocean.   The second showing the end result.

She's been great.

-David

Dennis,

 I realized I had not sent any updates on Prince. He is doing great and getting big. Here is a pic from a recent lunch outing. Hope you are well!

Susie Lazerow

Hey Dennis,

Here we are.  

You wanted photos.  Mel caught me and Dalai on the  bench the other day. Dalai is officially 4 months old. I am trying to hold her still so we can take pics.  She only wants to lick my face.  

She's very big on gardening, mostly trampling and digging.

She also does a mean dog paddle in the shallow end of the pool.

Enjoy,

Helen

(Yes, Mel & I still call her Tibby every so often.)

Dear Dennis,

I tried to send this to you earlier in the week, but don't seem to have any message to you in my sent file. Just wanted to thank you again for coming to our aid by having Aanandi at summer camp for a week at chez Kiara :-)

What a smart, sweet pup!  Thanks.

Martha

Accomplishment also takes the face of hard work and dedication...like Doc who's already proven his merit if you scan back in previous News & Reviews. He's not alone in the pursuit of the "brainy" awards of his kin, but he certainly applies all his spirit and spunk into achieving the best that anyone could wish for. Applause for Doc!

Hi Dennis!

Hope all is well. Just wanted to let you know that Doc is doing great! He is such a good dog.  Attached are a couple of photos from one of his recent agility classes. He really seems to enjoy the work - when I can get him to focus on me and not keep smelling the grass. I think he might be part bloodhound sometimes!

Enjoy your summer!

Jill

Our veteran, Cooper, had his birthday today.  LET THE PARTY BEGIN!
Great thought goes into honoring him today. Treats? - gets them all the time and is watching his weight. Toys ?- resource guarder - would not see him all day. His perfect gift - on Sunday he will have someone with him all day.
And today on his birthday, Cooper did his 100th pet therapy visit. Now I just have to get all the documentation together for his new title!

Jane

Congratulations Cooper! And Jane for making it all possible. His other enthusiast, Daddy Travis, posted:

Cooper, CH Kiara Ewok Among Us REA GCG, Therapy Dog, agility training in progress ,scent work, developing and cuddlier advanced master level turns 7 today. Cooper received his AKC conformation championship after 67 shows in 7 states with me as his novice handler. This allowed me to meet most of my Facebook friends and started my passion for showing dogs. I look forward to presenting him as a veteran this year. He is the sire of three litters producing amazing pets and show dogs. Thank you Cooper for all you give us.

We celebrated Lilah's sweet sixteenth not too long ago in a News & Reviews. It is always a joy to help commemorate the oldsters as they meet life's milestones. Very recently we had to say goodbye to her, one of the fairest of them all, as she crossed over the rainbow bridge. Wishing soft and joyful memories of such a wonderful companion to her owners.

Lilah Marcus

A beloved and loving Tibetian Terrier from New York. A sister and companion to all she met.

A calm, caring and smart dog. One of a kind not to be forgotten!

Leaving with a snap shot of this year's photo for our Kiara Tibetan Terrier ad in the Journal/Yearbook. This is the handsome Baxter.

More later....

Spring 2016 has Sprung!

Spring has come to the Northeast. And it came with a flurry of activity. Puppies kept me busy at home at first. I was away from home doing some judges education on breeds I am working on. Then came the Tibetan Terrier Club of America National Specialty in Delaware. I came home to judge TTs, Pembroke Welsh Corgis, and babies at a show. And though it seems too early to do so here for fear of frost, planting like crazy in the gardens.

It was fun to attend the TTCA National Specialty in Bear, Delaware at the Lums Pond State Park. Michael McLoughlin and I traveled down to enjoy the company of those peers who celebrate the breed in the same ways we do. And we went with TTs --that made it even more enjoyable. Traveling along with us were Rosie (CH Lukilu Everything's Coming Up Roses At Kiara), Vienna (CH Kiara Tempest), and Henry (Kiara Here I Am Zin-Pa). And even though it was soggy, cool, and breezy most of the time, Rosie, Vienna, and Henry had fun. Michael and I did too.

The event was in a big circus-like tent this year --that made it kind of special. There was plenty of room for exhibitors to spread out and do their brushing, combing...in many instances...ironing their TT into beauty while we listened to the constant droning noise generators create. The whole weekend TTs enjoyed this well protected, completely tented ring that helped them stay dry.

Rosie, Vienna, and Henry enjoyed watching all the confusion that surrounded them. Very proud of their attention to the reason Mike and I brought them along. Henry strutted his stuff in the first puppy class and placed. Vienna was shown in the Specials class. And Rosie was the Veteran --and Rosie came away with the prize of the three going Best Veteran In Specialty. Big congrats to Rosie and Mike!

CH Lukilu Everything's Coming Up Roses At Kiara

ROSIE

Top Twenty Invitational

It was also fun to attend the Top Twenty Invitational Evening. It's always a special event. Watching the TTs that have garnered the greatest appreciation from many judges during the year is a treat. And this year, those putting the event together, carried through the circus theme making it even more of an event to enjoy.

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Hot of the presses is great news from the Gartlands. Miles has become a model! Well, besides being a model canine citizen, he is now a cover-boy! I'm so proud of him because of all that he stands for...an all around great companion to a wonderful loving family who have made him all that he can be.

And the winner of our 2016 Nashville Paw Magazine Cover Dog Search is.... Miles Davis!

When this adorable two and a half year old Tibetan Terrier plopped himself down on our photo set and grinned for the camera, we knew he was something special! One of our easiest shots of the day, his totally cute pose, unique markings and happy-go-lucky smile just won our hearts. Miles Davis loves to run free at the dog park and is just a happy boy who loves life. His mom, Patricia Gartland, is pretty proud!

Look for this cutie to grace our August issue cover, and learn all about him in a special feature. Congrats to Miles and his family!

Great  hearing how everyone's doing: how little ones fit into their new lives, how others are growing up, and just how they are making their companions' lives more special. Keep those emails, cards, and letters coming. And sometimes I find them on FaceBook.

Auggie and his brother, Dawson, made it to Atlanta, Georgia. Love the photos of how they are fitting into their new lives.

Dennis,

Nicer pics to come. This was taken on my phone today. We just like it because it has both our babes in it.

Amy

 

Hey Dennis,

Last bath before leaving Florida for NH. We expect to leave Saturday. Yesterday we had a play day with Snowy's brother  and they had a blast. Hope the Nationals went well for you.

Debbie

Dennis, 

We are so in love with our new pup. The girls named him Prince Laz. He's doing great although not eating much of his lunch (dry kibble)- he clearly prefers the meat and yogurt mixed in at breakfast and dinner. He definitely whines for attention and it's hard not to give in because he's so cute!! We are trying:). Hope you had a good visit to Baltimore. Btw the painting in the photo below is of newberry street from when we lived in Boston!

Thanks for our adorable little boy!

Susie

Hi Dennis,

We're overdue for a catch-up with our pup Tinley.  He's growing into a fine, very goofy boy!  We'll stop by at our next appointment at Danvers Animal Hospital in June, if not before.

Someone in my office building brought by a lovely old children's story about at TT living in a Tibetan monastery called Little Dog Moon -- wanted to pass it along in case you didn't know about it. 

 http://www.amazon.com/Little-Dog-Moon-Maxine-Trottier/dp/1550051601  

Nice tip for parents of little ones who end up with one of your puppies.  

Best,

Michael Christ

Dennis,

Luna is 7 months old! People on the streets of NYC stop us everyday top ask about her!!

Thank you again Dennis!!

Lyn

Dennis,

I spy a fluffalicious pup that can (sorta/kinda) fly...

Neva

Hi Dennis-

Just a quick photo update that Nimbus has settled in beautifully here. He was flawless on the drive to Brooklyn, decidedly cautious and reserved the first twenty-four hours or so here, but since then he’s really been blossoming. He loves his backyard, and is running around like crazy. Great check-up by his new vet, and we’re looking forward to our first longish car trip in June, camping in western parts of New York on the way to Toronto. What a great dog!

These two pictures will have you thinking that all he does is sleep, but it’s more that Alicia was moved to snap these when the little guy was at rest.

Thank you for this beautiful being! We’ll send better pics at some point in the future, with stories about how he’s doing.

Steve/Alicia

Dear Dennis,

Your puppy, now my puppy, is such a cuddle bunny.  She is confident, or at least not fearful of strangers and strange places and has gotten stronger day by day, frolicking outside, trying to play with the cats, running around the yard with us and a young neighbor.  Such a sweet pup.  I will send you more pictures soon.

Thank you.

Martha

Dennis,

11 months old- I bought a grooming table - Best Buy ever! She gets a lot of comments on how pretty she is. :)

Happy May!

Elaine

And there is a little to brag about here at home. Henry, Kiara Here I Am Zin-Pa, went Best Puppy In Match --and there was lots of competition. Love my Henry!

And also during the Long Island, Ladies Association/Westbury shows weekend Henry's sister  Cannoli, Zin-Pa Truly Scrumptious, took a Best of Breed over Specials earning a first major from the puppy class. Way to go Sue and Cannoli!















And very proud of the Q-Tip daughter Boo, Zin-Pa Bibbity Bobbity Boo, who went Winner's Bitch to Best of Winners two days earning points of her own.

Sometimes I like to reflect back on TTs that helped make this family tree so special. One TT that is behind many of the TTs featured in this New & Reviews --and certainly in many of the other News & Reviews is Asland, CH Tsering Shamtsang Mingma. He traveled over the Atlantic from the Tsering Kennel in England in a May 20 years ago. You can read more about Asland: go the the Archives in the Kiara website and he was featured once "In The Spotlight".

And he is a great-great grandparent to the little ones nestled in under Momma Loui-zzz pictured here on whelping day. They are two weeks old now!

And closing out this News & Reviews in another --an older Loui-zzz boy, Ozzie...sharing his sleeping spot with his best friend. I love TTs!

More later...