Tibetan Terrier Show Puppies (3 Weeks Old)

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Tibetan Dogs - There Are Basically Two Types of Tibetan Dogs - Companions and Working Dogs

Interesting Information About The Tibetan Dog

As more and more people become interested in some of the rarer dog breeds they are looking to other countries to fulfill this need. Some of the Tibetan dogs are becoming more popular these days and are even found in some of the leading dog shows such as Crufts and the Westminster dog shows. There are basically two types of Tibetan dogs: companion dogs and working dogs. The companion dogs were bred specifically to be the pampered pets for monks and aristocrats. Because of this these breeds have been purposely kept small. The working dogs were used by both aristocrats and nomads as they proved to be excellent guard dogs.

The working dogs were responsible for watching the flocks of sheep and guarding the caravans. Because of this these dogs are often very independent in nature. They primarily slept during the day and kept watch during the night. One of the main ways these dogs kept the wild animals away from the sheep and caravans was through barking. These dogs have a terrifying bark and are actually able to bark, literally, all night long. This is still a characteristic of all of these dogs which can cause some problems in modern society.

All of the Tibetan dogs are known for being very brave, excellent watchdogs, and very loving and gentle with their own families. Even the working dogs are known to be especially gentle with children and are very protective. In the companion dog category there are five primary breeds: Goh-khi, Lhasa Apso, Jemtse Apso, Ursu Apso, and Gyakhi. The Goh-khi is one of the smallest dogs and was bred to be kept inside the long-sleeves popular with aristocrats in previous centuries. "Goh" means eagle, and at one point in history people believed these dogs could actually be found in eagles' nests.

The Lhasa Apso is one of the most well-known of the Tibetan dogs. Their long, heavy coat is very soft and fluffy. These were originally bred specifically to be companions for the monks in remote areas of Tibet. They are amazingly robust and long-lived for such small animals and make excellent watch dogs. The Jemtse Apso is known as the Tibetan spaniel and shares many of the same characteristics of other spaniels, with similar facial features and coats. The Ursu Apso is the wire-haired cousin of the Jemtse Apso and is marked with a rather lengthy beard. The Gyakhi is the Tibetan Pekinese.

The working dogs have two categories which are very similar: Dhokhi and Shakhi (also known as Congkhi). Dhokhi means outdoor dog because these dogs were bred to live their entire lives outdoors in extreme weather. These dogs are characterized by barking for long hours at night to keep other animals at bay, but also for being very loyal and loving with their own families.

In the Dhokhi category there are three basic breeds. The Tibetan mastiff resembles a Newfoundland in size, coat, and temperament. The Dhokhi Apso, which is also known as the Tibetan terrier has very soft, fluffy fur. The Jemtse Apso Dhokhi has a short coat which is similar in texture to the ropelike coat of the Hungarian Puli.

The Shakhi or Congkhi are very similar to the Dhokhi breed of Tibetan dogs in terms of use and temperament. The difference is that the Shakhi has a lighter, longer body with long legs and rather curly tails. The difference between the Shakhi and the Congkhi is in the ears. The Shakhi's ears stand up while the Congkhi's ears are floppy. The nice thing about all of the Tibetan dogs is that they are well-known for being outstanding watchdogs and very loving and caring with their own families. No doubt, any of these breeds would make a wonderful addition to any family.

Patricia McCallum is a certified yoga instructor, former Buddhist nun and creator of the Tibetan Life web site containing information about the fascinating Tibetan people; their customs, habits and traditions in Tibet and in the exile communities around the world.

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Tibetan Mastiff

The latest craze in China is the Tibetan Mastiff. The dog has become a symbol of affluence sought by wealthy Chinese. One wealthy Chinese woman paid $600,000 for an 18 month purebred male.

The Tibetan Mastiff is an ancient breed of dog associated with nomadic cultures of Central Asia. It is considered a holy animal that brings good health and security to its owners. Two types can come from the same litter. The monastery type and the nomad type. The monastery type is bigger and has more facial wrinkling.

Males can reach a height up to 31 inches and a weight up to 180 pounds. The coat color can be black, black and tan, gold, blue/gray, chocolate brown and rarely solid white. It has a long double coat that has an unpleasant smell and sheds throughout the year. It is a primitive breed having the instincts to survive in the wild.

The dog can be very temperamental and exhibit ferocity, aggressiveness and unpredictability. It is an intelligent, strong willed breed but can be an excellent family dog if the owner does not allow it to take control. It is used to guard flocks and is not afraid to confront predators.

It can live up to 14 years. Although it has less genetic health problems than most breeds, it can suffer from hip dysplasia, nerve disease affecting its ability to walk, thyroid problems, skeletal defects and serious ear infections.

The dog starting gaining popularity after 1980, but was considered an uncommon breed. In 2008, it competed in the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show for the first time. Dog shows in China are being held more frequently exhibiting the breed.

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Tibetan Terrier Dog wins Best in Show at Crufts 2007 Dogshow

The champagne glasses were still clinking as a happy band of revellers celebrated the tremendous victory of this year's Crufts Best in show winner Ch/Am Ch Araki Fabulous Willy, marking the culmination of a truly breathtaking show career for one truly remarkable dog.

Just seven hours earlier, watched by a capacity crowd of 6,600, Best in show judge Zena Thorn-Andrews had marched purposefully across the green carpet in the new Main Arena and pointed towards Tibetan Terrier 'Willy', handled to perfection throughout that day by Californian Larry Cornelius.

Five year-old 'Willy' was bred by consummate professional Ken Sinclair and was jointly owned by Neil Smith and John Shaw from Brockworth, Gloucestershire.

Earlier that afternoon, Utility group Judge Albert White selected Willy as his pick, a decision vindicated later by Zena Thorn-Andrews and one immensely popular with the watching capacity crowd - even those outside of the Utility group breeds.

'Let's just say it's been quite an experience,' breeder Ken Sinclair told OUR DOGS. 'Willie is a truly unique dog, a once-in-a-lifetime dog. He was handled brilliantly by Larry at Crufts, but he is happy to be handled by other people too - he's had four different handlers, including myself, when he went Best in show at Birmingham, and he never shows at anything but his best.'

Legacy

Certainly Willy has an impressive track record, which has already cemented his legacy within the breed and also in the wider world of show dogs. As well as taking five Best in shows (including Crufts), he has attained 16 Group wins, which included Group 1 at Crufts in 2004, Group 3 in 2006 ('he was freaked out by the cameras on that occasion,' says his breeder Ken Sinclair) and Group 1, of course, in 2007. He was the Top Sire in the breed in 2006 and is the greatest Tibetan Terrier winner of all time with no fewer than 45 CCs to his name.

Ken is himself the top Tibetan Terrier breeder of all time, having bred over 100 champions worldwide; at least 50 in the UK.

Willy 'emigrated' to the United States last summer shortly after taking Reserve BIS at East of England Championship show. Soon thereafter, he went on to take Best in show at his first American All-Breed Championship show and then added another four Championship show BIS wins to his roster. He had been booked in for this year's Westminster show but in the event, he wasn't shown and returned to the UK to compete in Crufts.

So what next for Willie?

'Retirement!' laughs Ken. 'And by that, I mean retirement for Willy, not for me, just in case anyone gets the wrong idea! How can you top all of that? How can you top Crufts? We are all just so proud of him. He's a 10th generation Araki dog and his close relatives are already making their mark in the breed. He'll not be at public stud though - he never has been. Willie is only available to Araki bloodlines.'

So the obvious question: how had Ken felt on Sunday night, sitting in the audience, watching Willie go through his paces with the six other Group winners? Had he felt that Willie was 'in the running'?

'There were a couple of dogs there that I knew were performing well,' says Ken, 'particularly the Wire Fox Terrier (Ch Travella Show Stopper). Funnily enough, I'd given him a Reserve Best in show myself only recently when I judged him, so I knew he was one to watch. Zena Thorn-Andrews had given Willie his first ever CC and Group, so I'm bound to say she has a good eye! When she pulled him out as Best in show I was ecstatic - it was the crowning moment of 30 years of breeding. We all just went wild!

'Needless to say, we celebrated somewhat afterwards at the Hilton. There were quite a group of us; Ken, John, Larry, Marcello, Willie's groomer, Neil, Patsy Hollins and your MD Vince Hogan!'
(Here OUR DOGS would like to point out that Vince stuck to orange juice all evening, ever the consummate professional!)

But just when Ken thought his happiness couldn't be greater, there was one more surprise in store: John and Neil made a present of Willy to Ken! 'I couldn't speak, I was so emotional,' says Ken. 'They said to me that there was nothing else this marvellous dog could do, so he was mine again - he was coming home to live with me. Well - after he'd been on Blue Peter and Richard & Judy, of course.'

And even there, Willy has left his mark - one of Richard Madeley's own Tibetan Terriers is an Araki dog - Willy's uncle in fact, whilst Willy himself is Grandfather to Crufts presenter Clare Balding's Tibetan.

A star to the stars then... It's obvious that Willy is a star through and through. In fact... he's Simply Fabulous!

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