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TYLER
our Tibetan Terrier

The many faces of Tyler

Check out the visor on this beach boy

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Someone needs a haircut

The Tibetan Terrier is an ancient breed that originated in monasteries deep in the interior of Tibet. It is believed that the breed has remained unchanged for thousands of years and is the ancestor of the Llasa Apso, Shih-Tzu and Tibetan Spaniel breeds. The TT's of long ago were hardy dogs, able to endure extreme temperatures and navigate harsh terrain. They were held in very high esteem and were responsible for guarding and supervising children, livestock and property. These prized traits are very evident today. TT's are generally out-going, opinionated, take-charge dogs who like to be involved in all family activities--no wall flowers here!. If you have a TT, you have a terrific companion with a sparkling personality who is at the center of the fun and excitement going on in your house.

My all-time favorite old photo...
Christmas morning '98

Tyler celebrated his 11th birthday on September 22, 2004. He weighs about 28 pounds (TT's range from 18 to 30 pounds). He is black (TT's come in many colors, including bi- and tri-color, sable and brindle) with white paw tips, tuxedo shirt and goatee--SO HANDSOME! He does not shed but will mat if he isn't brushed regularly. If we allowed his coat to grow out (the way TT's are shown), he would look like a miniature Old English Sheepdog but usually we keep him in a more manageable puppy cut, especially in summer. He has the typical TT tail, which is long and feathery and curls up onto his back.

TYLER as a puppy

And what a personality! Tyler is so HAPPY. He is a very friendly and playful free spirit whose favorite activities include going out for a walk-and-sniff, chasing and wrestling with our cat, retrieving a ball and playing hide-and-seek.

Serving as official greeter at the door

While very intelligent, Tyler is also quite stubborn--a TT trait, it seems. He understands many commands and can perform several cute tricks but will ignore us if he would rather do something else. He guards our yard with confidence and always stands his ground--he has never done the submissive, flat-on-the-back routine to anyone, man nor beast. When there is nothing exciting going on he likes to curl up in a chair for a snooze, sprawl on our porch sofa, or sit on a window seat and watch the world go by. His fears are few--he will jump up into our laps if he hears thunder or firecrackers and runs out of the room with his tail unfurled if he sees an empty cardboard paper towel roller (??) or if we light a fire in our fireplace.

Watching a Benji movie...where's the popcorn?

Tyler is neither a barker nor a trouble-maker. He has a couple of unattractive habits (believe me, you do not want to know) but is generally very trustworthy when home alone, chews only his bone, will often sleep late when WE want to, and goes happily into the nearby Pet Resort and Salon when we go away.

We are absolutely CRAZY about him--OK, obsessed......

Horsing around with TT friends

(back- Tyler & Cody...front- Tux & Misha)

More favorite snapshots


Badly in need of grooming

Result of a very short haircut necessary to rid him of mats...
he looked like the Taco Bell Chihuahua :>(

4 months later he finally looked like his handsome old self again

His favorite napping position...
the "sprawl"
Recovering from a day at the salon

Guarding the entry ...and...Seeking refuge during a thunder storm

Getting to know his nephew, Jackson

2-1/2 years later they are great pals

UPDATE: I am very sad to report that we lost Tyler to bladder cancer in the spring of 2005. We miss him terribly!


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