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The Tibetan Terrier Breeder and Owners Club is based in the United Kingdom. This site features information on Tibetan Terriers from their Tibetan origins to modern day UK history. We provide information on health initiatives, show dates and judges, judging lists, show results, a list of TTBOC approved breeders, contact details for our Rescue and Welfare service, information on the World Congress, a Club section which details our history and activities, merchandise available for sale, form downloads for membership application, breeder’s list application and judge’s list application, and much more.

Mrs Sally Kerman

Patron

I came across my first TT at an obedience competition in 1968 and that was the dog of my dreams. My TTs lived happily alongside our Newfoundlands and Maremmas at our Tsangpo Kennel. I have enjoyed showing, breeding and judging, and have judged at many champ shows and Crufts. I was a founder member of the TTBOC and am delighted to be the Patron

Mrs Vita Davies

President

I have been interested in dogs from a young age but acquired my first dog soon after my daughter was born. She was a lovely dog and the more she won the more shows I went to. In 1974 I brought home a foundation bitch and that was the start of my Pinrow kennels. To date I have bred 18 champions with some living abroad. I continue to enjoy showing, breeding and judging at champ level

Mrs. Philippa Gilbert

Chairman

Brought my first TT in 1980, bred my first litter in 1982, kept 2 bitches who gained their stud book numbers and 1 became my first of many Champions. Another sister was the mother of the Breeds all time Top Winning Bitch. Have served TTBOC as committee member and officer since the late 80’s. I judge at Championship level in the UK & aboard.

Mr. Neil Smith

Committee

I came to Tibetan Terriers relatively late in life in 1998 when I met Ken Sinclair of Araki Tibetan Terriers. Initially saying I was happy to watch from the side-lines and groom it wasn’t long before I was “persuaded” to enter the ring, I bred with Ken under the “Araki” affix and was fortunate enough to breed and own Ch. Araki Fabulous Willy who needs no introduction of his own.

I branched out on my own in 2005 running my boarding kennels and breeding under my own affix of “Tetsimi”. I am fortunate to have bred another top winning dog in Ch. Tetsimi Moves Like Jagger.

I joined TTBOC as a committee member in 2003, and have since been in treasurer and now club Secretary. I have helped with coordinating the rescue service and also edited the newsletter since 2009.

Mrs. Vanessa Meegan

Treasurer

My first Tibetan Terrier came to live with us in 1997 her name was Humbug (Tanafei Humbug). 

Previously I showed a black miniature poodle and miniature long haired dachshunds.  

I joined the TTBOC committee in 2006 and I am now the treasurer. 

We now have four TT’s, a mother and daughter and mother and son.  I am a Kennel Club Assured Breeder.

I enjoy showing my dogs and my highlight was Zara (Ch. Kyipo’s Dramarama of Avaness JW) becoming a champion.

Mrs. Karen Willoughby

Secretary

My first TT was acquired in 1987, a little rescue bitch. I was already showing Briards and I thought my little TT was quite nice so had a go at showing her, she won a CC and RCC before developing Lens Luxation but by then I was smitten. I have served on a couple of open show committees and breed clubs. I am now passed to give challenge certificates in TTs and Briards

Ms. Judi Hadlington

Membership Secretary

A friend introduced me to showing back in the 80’s with Large Munsterland’s. While at a Championship show I saw a dog and fell in love, yes it was TT.

I got my first TT in 1984 and over the years have made many friends and am grateful for the knowledge they have shared. I have been on various open show societies committees. I joined the committee of the TTBOC in 2006 am the Membership Secretary. I steward at Championship/Open shows and judge TT’s and Tibetan Spaniels.

Caroline Johnson Morris

Committee

I have been lucky enough to have grown up with Tibetan Terriers. My mother started showing the breed in the mid 70s and I began handling for her in the early 80s. Whilst we only breed and exhibit occasionally, we have managed to make up a few Champions over the years. Including breeding/owning  the Top TT in 1999 and 2001. Growing up with the breed has meant I have had some amazing mentors, sadly many are no longer with us. I started judging the breed in 1989. 

Family life is still very busy with working labradors and horses in the mix there is never a dull moment.

I am looking forward to returning to the TTBOCcommittee after quite a long absence!

Mrs. Lynne Bateman

Merchandise

I got my first show dog, an Afghan, in 1977. I have shown, bred and owned champions in Afghans, Lhasa Apsos and TTs. I got my first TT in 1993 who became a champion and is still behind some of my breeding today. I give CCs in Afghan Hounds and Tibetan Terriers, my first set of CCs in TTs was 2003 and have awarded 4 sets since.

Ren Thurston

Yearbook

I was brought up with an Airedale terrier just a few weeks older than I am and have been in love with dogs ever since. As well as the Airedales my family showed and bred Kerry Blues. I have been involved with Tibetan Terriers for the last decade, enjoying showing and breeding my dogs and am passionate about dog health. I look forward to serving our wonderful Tibetan Terrier community.

Charlotte Lay-Flurrie

Committee

I’ve been involved with dogs for nearly 30 years. Starting with Working Border Collies and then Jack Russells & Patterdales. 

I was first introduced to Tibetan Terriers in 2002 and our first TT came along in 2010 followed by a further 4 more over the coming years. It’s safe to say I’m smitten by the endearing personalities of the ‘Little People’.

When we lost our eldest in 2021, we welcomed a new addition marking the beginning of the Gajarkot show team. 

The TT community has been extremely welcoming & supportive and the opportunity to serve on the TTBOC committee is an honour & a privilege and one which I really look forward to embracing.

Jacquie Chamberlain-Pascoe

Social Media and Yearbook

I had my first TT back in 2007 and as my sidekick she travelled to Canada and then New Zealand with me until we returned t the UK in 2014. When I sadly lost her in 2017 I swore I would never have another dog! But you know what its like! 2018 saw the arrival of a new Tiamastae pup and the breeder encouraged me to show. I was bitten by the bug and after meeting the gentlemen of Araki the one dog then turned into two and then three and so on! I have been overwhelmed by the support and encouragement that the TT people have afforded to me so the opportunity to join the committee and help and support others is something that I am looking forward to.

Emily Morris

Committee

My grandmother started breeding Tibetan Terriers in the early 1970’s, followed by my mother. So, I have not known a life without Tibetan Terriers!

I started handling TTs and a Spanish Water Dog when I was allowed to compete at the age of 6. I had a successful Junior Handling career, winning the Utility YKC handling section at Crufts in 2014 and gaining YKC Stakes wins with Ch. Incalux Faith.

I am lucky to work with dogs both professionally as a Chiropractor, and my team of TTs nutters at home.