'Tis The Season To Be Jolly 2025

 

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Yes, already!

It's the Holiday edition.

Not a lot to publish.

But still want to wish everyone holiday cheer.

And, of course, it's the place for the Holiday YouTube video celebrating the Tibetan Terrier! 

The outside is decorated and ready for the tree to be delivered. 

Inside, my favorite --the kitchen window-- is done!

Wishing everyone 

the merriest...the happiest

...the peacefullest Holiday Season...

and the happiest New Year!

Open The Card

Enjoy hearing from you. Making the up-coming holidays more celebratory for me and the Kiara gang. 

Hi Dennis, 

 

What a super puppy. We are so happy with Ginger. She and Luna play and run all over the place. She is so smart. She can sit, heel and goes out the dog door to potty. I can’t believe how lucky we are to have her. She is so good for Luna. 

 

Maryann

 

 Have a great day! Stay safe.

 

Dear Dennis, 

 

It’s been a long time since we visited with you in person I sent you an update about Tinley. 

 

Hard to imagine he’ll turn 11 next February 5th. He’s been at the center of our lives since we picked him up. He’s happy, always healthy, and still loves to play and run like a maniac. He still acts like a puppy in many ways. Funny, stubborn, loving, and smart as a whip, he keeps smiling and has brought us immense joy. He’s a go–anywhere dog who loves hiking and his annual remote camping and fishing trips. We stay on a tiny lake island in Maine where he has the run of the place. He loves the boat and has a favorite spot at the edge of the water to watch the sunsets and the activity on the lake. And, of course, he still loves his belly rubs. 

 

Hope all is well with you and yours, 

 

Michael 

 

 

And celebrating another birthday.

 

Happy 12^th birthday Miles Davis!💗💗💗

 

Tim & Patricia

Miles has been a great ambassador of the breed in Nashville. Celebrated in many ways. He was a cover-boy.

I am so grateful for all the love each and every one of you has shared with the wee Kiara babes you have brought into your lives. 

Newest to leave is little Ollie. He's going to live in Nashville with his new family as well. Ollie has big paws to fill.

Ollie leaves his sis here.

Impish, but precious, demanding, yet sweet...she's earned the name "Trouble". A golden girl with such great pigment that the pads of her feet are black.

At the shows in West Springfield, Doe, Kiara These Sunny Daze, made he debut with her handler, Jolie. A great pairing.

Becky wrote:

 

 

Jolie and Doe learned a lot this weekend at the 4–6 Bpup shows. Saturday was a bit rough for them as neither had ever been in a ring and we’re quite nervous and intimidated. But we met some very nice and supportive people in many different breeds. Travis Brock went out of his way to tell us how lovely Doe is and gave us some tips. 

 

Today we had a better idea of what to expect. They received a third-place ribbon and the Bpup Non-Sporting group. 

 

Becky

 

Doe looks contentedly at home ringside
and ready to strut her stuff.

Victoria with Wembley and Sulley participated in more FastCAT competitions. For those of you who do not know about FastCAT, here is a clip. Sully can move! We’re all used to the unparalleled fast zig-zag motion TTs are capable of…but to see it in a straight line!

 

There are so many ways to enjoy sharing life with your Tibetans. 

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Since 2008 I have prepared a YouTube video of photos I have received from all the wonderful TT families who have made a loving home for a Kiara Tibetan Terrier. I saved them all, scan the holiday cards, and try to include most of them. This year is no exception. I hope you take a moment to view the YouTube video to help celebrate the Holiday Season and this exceptional breed.

Happiest Holidays!

More later...

Long Summer right into October 2025: Looking Forward To The Holidays

 

Summer stretched right into October!

What started out as a cool and very wet May/June, summer turned into a very warm, very dry season. The soil in the gardens became like dust and needed constant watering to

remain fruitful...both in the veggie and flower gardens.  Given the needed water to keep the soil moist enough, those special awaited flowers showed their stuff. Most everything not pampered with extra watering dried and withered. Now they are put

into their dormant state and fertilized for a new growing season. Although the circumstances were not good for zucchini and summer squash, the green beans, kale, lettuce, and tomatoes seemed to flourish. Bumper crops in all!

Blessed to have a special litter of pups. A well-planned use of some frozen semen stored in Tennessee for years. I needed just the right "other-half" and I was positive it was Miss Monroe. 

The pairing of Jack, CH Kiara HalfBlackJack InMemoryOf, and Miss Monroe, CH Kiara Zin-Pa's Surprise Surprise proved to be an exceptional match. With my Q-Tip having passed over the Rainbow Bridge earlier in the year and Henry having to be neutered because of a prostate issue, I was hoping for a new male to join the clan. And I was lucky! Five boys were in the litter. I could watch them mature and hopefully retain the right one. And that was challenging as they were all good specimens making choosing difficult. Goodness! To have such a problem!

The mug shots (as I like to call them) are the last photos taken before they graduate from Kiara and make new lives with new families. I have done this for many years now. Same spot in the corner of the L shaped sofa...and hope that they stay still long enough to capture a good photo. Usually takes several attempts. 

And here they are!

As usual, I enjoy receiving notes and emails or FaceBook posts letting me know what's new and what's going on. Who is celebrating what or just a photo. I appreciate you keeping me up-dated. Always look forward to it.

First off up-dates on the newest graduates. 

Dennis, 

 

Doe is doing very well. She had her vet visit and second vaccine earlier this week. She is a healthy happy girl and we are beyond thrilled with her. Her fecal examination did show that she’s probably been eating some bunny poop. I’ve attempted to attach a copy of the results. I also attempted to attach a picture of her with her favorite dog friend. She gets along beautifully with all the Bulldogs, but my old guy Boo seems to be her favorite. Boo absolutely adores puppies so it’s quite comical to see them interact. 

 

Becky

 

 

 

Dennis, 

 

We were just thinking of you and thought I would send a Jasper update – – he’s really the best and we love him so much. The city was initially a little scary for him but he’s gotten pretty used to everything by now, is such a sweet puppy with everyone, and truly is a genius…he knows his way from his grassy spot outside all the way up to our seventh floor apartment and leads the way without any hesitation! He’s growing super fast, has done great at the vet with vaccines, loves chasing me and Varun around our local park, and we are excited for him to have more room once we move!

 

 

Some recent pics--Jasper posing, him post zooming around the grass, and him sticking his head in things he can't quite get himself out of 😊

Hope you and the dogs are doing well over there. 

 

Sonia

Hi Dennis,

 

We managed to get home about 6 pm. 

It was a perfect trip, Ginger was such an Angel the entire 10 hours. 

Ginger’s new sister Luna loves her baby sister. They ran and ran and ran all over the backyard!  Needless to say, we are so relieved Luna was so accepting. 

 

We’ll keep you posted and thank you so much!

 

 

Ric & MaryAnn

 

Hi, Sorry,

I am just seeing your email. We went round and round but it is Tucci! He is doing amazing. Such an observant and smart cuddle bug. Loves his jumps and his yard. Here are some pics. He is hanging with his PWD cousins and loving it. He fits right into the family. Hope your puppy is doing great too! 

 

My sister was at a show recently and there were some Tibetans and she mentioned your name and they were raving about you and asking how did she get one of his puppies. Lol.

 

Karen 

 

No matter how far along they are in their lives, I enjoy hearing about them.  Know that I celebrate them with you and appreciate being engaged. 

Dennis,

Here’s Lucy… age 5!! The sweetest girl ever!!!  Hope you’re well!

Amy

 

Dear Dennis, 

I can’t believe it’s been 6 ½ months since I picked up this little cherub! She’s amazing! She’s so happy and sweet and is quite the little social butterfly! She’s very curious and smart and she’s very silly. I love her so much! She learns fast and finally is understanding the difference between my wrist and her stuffed toys!! Of course I’ve attached pictures!! 

 

 

 

I seem to have found a rhythm with her food--she's a good eater--and she loves her vegetables. She loves the smell of flowers--seriously--and loves to follow me around the lawn while I prune and water. Watering is her favorite. She loves the water coming from the hose and we play jump through the mist whenever we get a chance. She could bite at it and run from it and run into it for as long as I'm willing! 

I wanted to touch base to give you an update and I also wanted to talk to you a little about the right way to handle her spaying. She hasn’t had a heat cycle yet and I definitely want to wait for at least one to pass and maybe two before I have it done. I’m wondering what you think about it. Can I call you in the next few days to discuss that? The pic was right after her glam bath and blowout!!

Margot 

 

 

Dear Dennis, 

 

I hope this finds you well and happy. Do you have any puppies? I have decided that “puppy” is the happiest word in the English language! I don’t know if you remember this, but when you handed Moby to me almost 2 years ago you said “here is your great white whale of a puppy” which is how he came to be Moby. Well, you really called it. He is the biggest TT anyone has ever seen. He is much bigger than any of my previous TTs. He is weighing in about 36 pounds! He is totally healthy, adorable, a great watchdog, the friendliest boy at the dog park (has to greet EVERYONE) and a total delight. That said, he is a moose. The vet says he is just fat and happy. He seems to have an odd metabolism in that he does not eat that much but just seems to retain all the calories. (I seem to have the same problem!). He is a joy! 

 

If you breed another litter from Moby’s parents, don’t be surprised if you get another whale! I love to hear how you are doing. 

 

Again thanks for breeding us such a wonderful boy. He is loved covered with pure white hair. 

 

All my best, 

 

Candiss

 

 

Hi Dennis, 

 

Just wanted to send you an update of our favorite fuzzy person, Chaplin. He’s from the “Bad Boy” litter. He is now eight years old and still full of energy for long walks with his sister, Zelda, and as cheerful as ever. We really couldn’t have asked for a better addition to our family – – thank you again. 

 

We hope you’ve been well and look forward to your blog updates and wonderful Christmas video. 

 

All the best, 

 

Chaplin and Family

 

 

And there are some Birthdays to celebrate!

 

 

 

And today Ditto's five years old! Hard to believe!

Chris

 

 

The king of our hearts turns two today! 

 

Candiss

 

 

 

Happy Birthday to our best buddy Bodie!!!

Kara

 

 

Today, the 9^th of September, we celebrate Doris’s 10^th birthday. Well, actually, we celebrate and we are grateful for her being in our life every day. She is a wonderful companion, always by our side and agreeable to do anything we ask her. Doris’s AKC registered name is CH Kiara Promethean Fire At Terpsichorean  CGCU, FDC, FITS, RE, TGN, TKN, THDN. (All those initials means she has titles in lots of AKC events.)

 

Thank you, breeder Dennis Gunsher for all you work and tenacity breeding Tibetan terriers “your way”. Thanks to Travis Brock and Miles Everett for giving her a good start in life. Thanks to everyone who loves Doris and to everyone who greets when she arrives at any dog event.

 

Jane & Don

 

 

And there is some "show" news as well to report. Love recognizing the dedication put into enjoying your TTs. 

Jane wrote of Doris...

"2025 TTCA National News!! Doris, CH Kiara Promethean Fire at Terpsichorean, scored a 90 (out of 100) in Rally Excellent and received her Excellent Title. She also passed her Advanced Class and is high point winner in both Excellent and Advanced (note the big ribbon)."

 

Wembly was invited to the FastCAT Invitationals. He was ranked one of the top 5 fastest TTs in 2024. His owner Victoria couldn't resist taking the long drive to Ohio to let her boy compete. In her words... 

 

“We got to meet and represent TTs with Fennie and Mary Martin, cheering each other on. The boys ran with joy and were evenly matched. Wemmy achieved his FCAT2 and Fennie his FCAT5. We boyh got an additional run for the finals, where the difference was .8 seconds. My Wemblebutt was awared Best of Breed.

The ribbons are nice, the tagline is impressive, but seeing this promise through with Wembly maskes my heart sing. I love this boy. Maybe one day he’ll actually look at the camera…”

 

Congratulations Wembly and Victoria!

Roadie did a thing yesterday! He passed his AKC Temperament Test at the Bay Colony Tibetan Terrier Club's Tibetan Terrier Jamboree! I'm so proud of my little fur ball! 

Jill

 

 

 

Way to go, Roadie and Jill!

Others attended that Jamboree out in Western Massachusetts. And some of them were born here. The TTs in the photo from left to right are Maya and Tashi, KDee is in Debbie's arms and Snowy is in Jim's, Jane has Miss Doris, then Penny, Roadie, and Lola. It was a brisk October day with sun shining. Happy participants and happy pups!!! 

And even I got to compete with 4-6 month old Jacques at the Framingham Kennel Dog Show's puppy competition. After trying to get him to even walk on the matting in his breed class, he was able to get it together in the group. He went Best Puppy in the Non-Sporting Group. Not too bad for his first time at a show...and first time in the ring.

It was the TTCA's Regional Specialty & the Bay Colony Tibetan Terrier Club's Supported Entry show weekend.  Some photos inside and around the ring for your enjoyment.

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 With sadness I share the news about

Jeff & Cheryl's Kooper 

 who found his way over 

the Rainbow Bridge. 

I am always grateful to know 

how they were loved...

right to the time 

you have to say goodbye. 

 

Hey Dennis, 

 

Just a couple months ago I emailed with a picture of Kooper saying although he had slowed down he was still doing well. Unfortunately, he took a turn for the worse recently. Our vet felt he most likely had a brain tumor that ultimately affected his balance, strength, and agility. When he stopped eating and drinking we did the right thing and sent him over the rainbow bridge. It’s left an empty feeling in our house and avoid in our hearts. He was such a good companion and a huge part of our lives. We thank you for bringing him into our lives. We are looking forward to Roy and Ileana’s return so we can get a Koa snuggle. 

 

Jeff and Cheryl

 

 

 

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Ending this edition with some candids of the Jack/Miss Monroe pups. Glimpses of what might be that captured my attention.

 

More later...