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Tibetan Terrier Judges’ Choice

Judith Robin-Smith ■ Willowbrae

Ken Sinclair ■ Araki Tibetan Terriers

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I was sure impressed and excited when I judged her aged 14 months and gave her the RCC. A gold sable bitch bred by Pat Tempest by Multi Ch Waterley Dressed to Impress ex Ch Kashi Ulterior Motive by Alilah. She has produced a champion daughter and has a champion full sister; obviously a contributor to the breed. She has 21 CCs, 15 RCCs and 14 BOBs. Several times BIS winner at the Tibetan Terrier Association Championship Show and BIS at the World Congress in Belgium.

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Multi Ch Waterley Dressed to Impress

Bred by Mark James and Glenn Davies by Ch Alilah Offiah ex (the beautiful Belgian bitch) Ch Toplease Talk of the Town. He had it all and not just a prettyy face but a real contributor to the TT breed. Numerous successful offspring;; 19 CCs,18 with BOB, RBIS at Welsh Kennel Club Championship Show, BIS at BUBA, BOB at Crufts in 2008 – judged by me. BOB at Crufts in 2010 and shortlisted in the group.

Photo: ©Laura Ledhisto

He made a lasting contribution to the breed. A lovely size, thick double coat with natural wave, a lively personality in the ring and not just a cardboard cut-out with straightened hair. Homebred by Philippa Gilbert by the US import Ch Su-Khyi Kang Rimpoche ex Ch Gandaki Happy Endings. He won 12 CCs, 12 RCCs, nine BOBs. He was top TT in 1996 followed by his son, Ch Nefertari Black Ty’n Tails of Willowbrae, bred by Rosemary and Caroline Johnson, in 1997 and 1998. Another favourite of mine Ch Gandaki Bram-Ze Mo had a reverse scissor bite. This important feature of the TT is in danger of being lost to judges who think they know better than the Kennel Club breed standard.

3Ch/Am Ch Araki Fabulous Willy Photo: ©Carol Ann Johnson

Gandaki Tsos 3Ch Back to Black

This spectacular red gold and white dog won many CCs in his time. A dog of complete balance, with strong powerful movement. I was captivated by him. He was very seldom used at stud as he was not a keen stud dog. When he did produce puppies they certainly made their mark on the TT world. His offspring included: Ch Araki Ashtoreth of Kashi, Ch Araki Montini with six CCs and was top TT dog in 1987, Ch Araki Freesia Assets, the bitch CC record-holder with 33 CCs, at Crufts she won the CC several times including Group 2, and she is still the only bitch to be awarded BIS at Southern Counties, an all-breed championship show in 1991.

Similar in type, shape, size, colour and charismatic style as my other two choices. His show career has never been equalled by any other TT winning 45 CCs, making him the breed record-holder. He has generations off Araki k bloodlines. bl dl Top TT for four years, top Utility dog all-breeds 2003, winner of 15 Group 1’s at championship shows, three BISs at championship shows, and BIS at Crufts in 2007. He was also a great stud dog, producing several champions, the best known being Ch/Aus Ch Araki Wicked Willy with nine CCs, BIS at the Tibetan Terrier Breeders & Owners Club Championship Show 2008 and 2009. He was then exported to Australia where he won several groups and BIS. He sired many champions and really put the breed on the map for the world renowned Gengala kennel with his clear eye DNA tests, excellent hips and fabulous friendly temperament.

Photo: ©Frank Garwood

I awarded this dog his first CC and BOB while just in junior, and while in junior he went on to become champion. He has the look, shape and style of a TT that I admire. He has a superb head and expression, spirit level topline and excellent angulated quarters. His coat is abundant ant and luxurious. luxurious To watch him move is a complete joy and reminds me of Ch/Am Ch Araki Fabulous Willy in so many ways. Later, I gave this dog the Utility Group at Bath Championship Show. Jagger’s accolades mount up to 15 CCs, four Utility Groups, top TT 2016 and 2017. Jagger has popularised the breed but is not at public stud, of which I admire the owners’ principles.

Photo: ©Carol Ann Johnson

1Ch Tetsimi Moves Like Jagger

I first met Tibetan Terriers (TT) in the early 1970s during my career in Afghan Hounds, while working as a kennel boy for Anne Matthews (Hardacre). My eyes were opened to this lovable and charming breed. After making up several champion Afghans, I decided to put all my effort into TTs and to make a success. In order to do that I knew I had to travel the world importing excellent bloodlines from top kennels in America, Scandinavia, and Belgium, among others. For the past five years I have been running the kennel with my partner Adrian Barron, who has come into the breed with great enthusiasm. I have always taken pride in seeing Araki dogs do well and love my life in the world of pedigree dogs, from campaigning TTs to judging at high level. I have always shared knowledge with others who have gone on to become top professional and successful kennel names in their own right. I believe we have now progressed in our breed with the introduction of the Animal Health Trust and BVA health screening schemes.

I went into Tibetan Terriers (TT) in 1972 after success in Poodles and Beagles. My first litter from Skellfield Betzi-Su of Willowbrae ex Ch Luneville Prince Khan, produced Ch Willowbrae Willow. He is found behind many of today’s successful TTs through his champion offspring. Because I have owned other breeds, large and small, I come to judging with an all-rounder’s eye, looking at conformation and soundness. We owe it to our dogs to give them clean teeth, eyes, ears, and short nails.

28 May 2018 - Kennel Gazette

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