My name is Sue Dykes and I live in the
West of Scotland. I have owned
Tibetan Terriers since 1984, and have been breeding since 1989. I only breed
from Eye-Tested & Hip-Scored stock. I also breed for temperament. I usually
have just one litter per year.
Tibetan Terriers are a delightful
(if mis-named) breed. They are not true terriers but were named at a time
when this was not taken into consideration. You need a sense of humour to
appreciate a Tibetan Terrier. If you do not want a dog who will sit on the
furniture or do want a dog who will only come to you when called, it is not
the breed for you. However if you want a dog to share in everything the
family does (whether they want it or not) and who will have a joy of life
that cannot be ignored, then you will love a Tibetan Terrier. They will
require regular grooming like all long-coated breeds, but do not shed. They
are very intelligent and can be trained, but will require more patience than
training a Labrador or Collie etc. They make excellent watch dogs, and also
make good family pets.
I owned my first Crested in 1993,
and aim for good construction and bites. I like my Cresteds to have
strong ears and correct tails. I founded my kennel on Moonswift
lines, although I have brought in some other lines along the way.
Chinese Crested Dogs are a super
little breed. They are very active and lively, and usually have a happy
disposition. They come in two varieties: Hairless & Powderpuff. The
hairless can have varying amounts of furnishings from fairly sparse to quite
profuse. Their ears should always be carried erect. The powderpuffs have
long coats which will require regular grooming. Their ears may be carried
erect or dropped.
photos by Ruth
Dalrymple |
I have been
judging since 1989 and judge Tibetan Terriers, Akitas & Chinese Cresteds Dogs at
Championship level. I also judge Utility & Toy groups in
their entirety at Open level, specialising in Lhasa Apsos, Shih
Tzus and Tibetan Spaniels. I
have judged Tibetan Terrier Breed Club Championship Shows & Specialties
both in the UK & Overseas. |
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... also home of
the infamous famous Ch. Trelgandorf Teasel |
photo by Alan
Robinson |
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