ABOUT MAITRI TIBETAN TERRIERS
Located in the countryside of Western New York, Maitri Tibetan Terriers is an AKC Breeder of Merit and a Register of Merit with the Tibetan Terrier Club of America. Temperament and health are the focus of breeding at Maitri. Tibetans are all we breed. My dogs live as companions in the house with me not in a kennel. We compete in AKC confirmation and performance events and to date, all breeding stock have achieved at least their AKC title of “Champion”. Maitri is a Tibetan word meaning “being in a state of unconditional friendliness”.
My passion for the Tibetan Terrier started back in 2001, when I lost a very special dog, who I now believe was a Tibetan Terrier. After grieving her loss I started researching breeds, looking for one that looked like her and had her temperament. What I found was the Tibetan Terrier. I then went searching to find one, knowing very little about purchasing a well-bred purebred dog. I was fortunate to have a friend who is a veterinarian and was able to locate a dog who had been held back trying to find a “show home”. I had shown horses for over 15 years and I soon found myself entering the world of dog showing with my first TT, Tashi, who became CH Nameste Tashi Delek. After this I was hooked! I had a lot to learn about showing but soon developed the skills needed to bring my dogs to their Championship or Grand Championship on my own. Soon after starting to show I became involved in the Tibetan Terrier Club of America (TTCA), the AKC parent club for the Tibetan Terrier. I have the honor of being listed on the TTCA Breeder Referral list, which holds high standards for breeders. Visiting their website TTCA-online.org can be a wealth of information!
Maitri does limited breedings annually. All breeding stock are AKC Champions. Before being bred parents have their hips certified as clear of dysplasia with the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA), their eyes CERFed yearly and registered with the OFA. They also have had DNA testing for Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (NCL), Primary Lens Luxation (PLL) and RCD4 Progressive Retinal Atrophy . No dog is bred that could develop unhealthy puppies with any of these genetic disorders. Documentation on the puppies parents supporting all of this testing is supplied with the sale of a puppy.
Families are always welcomed to visit us to meet the dogs and puppies to make sure a Tibetan Terrier is the right fit for them. Dogs are only sold with a Contract for the protection of the animal and the buyer. Both “Pet Dog” and “Show Dogs” are sold. Puppies are health tested, micro chipped, wormed and had at least their first DHPP booster prior to leaving to their new homes. Puppies are well socialized prior to leaving their birthplace. Litters are also registered with the American Kennel Club.
