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I love the name Chewbacca ( I am a Star Wars tragic)! Our tibbies have very non Tibetan names. We did have the opportunity to re-name Miki as he came to us as a pup but he already responded to his name(given by his breeder) so we decided not to change it. The kids were so disappointed as they went to a lot of trouble getting everyone to vote on the list they came up with! It took them much debating to come up with a list too!!

Thanks, Chewbacca suited him as when first adopted he would just sit in a corner or on top of something, silently watching us (we couldn't touch him until he decided we were ok) ; p

I like Miki as it sounds like an anime name, and tibbies come up in anime a lot (not sure if they are supposed to be tibbies but they look just like them!)

Off to the show tomorrow to see the tibbies - so excited!

Daisy looks soooo happy!!

'Fluffy' now has a true blue Tibetan name, 'Karuna'. Means 'mercy' or 'compassion'.

Denise says he's loving being in foster-care. So here's another sweet-natured, happy little fellow. Cruisy Karuna. :)

I hope he's got a secretary to handle his fan-mail. From France, Brisbane & Perth. :)

Lol, I really did Chewbacca a dis-service naming him, but in my defence the shelter had called him Yetti and Chewy seemed a better choice (and the fact that he is Chewbacca colours).

Next tibbie will be a Tibetan name :)

Awwwww!!!! He is stunning!!

Don't suppose he needs a foster carer............in WA.....

They are all little princes :)

What a lovely little face!

How are there so many showing up in rescue at the moment?!

The shelter I vollie at has a 'pug Tibetan spaniel x', but to be honest I see no tibbie what so ever in him (he is lovely tho). A friend of mine says its probably just because he is stubborn and independent ; p

Denise has given the little red/white Tibbie (approx 4 yrs old) a perfect Tibetan name. And he gets a great description from his carer.

Contact details on PAWS website.

Senghe ('lion' in Tibetan) is a very affectionate and sociable dog. He loves being held but is equally happy to be snoozing anywhere near where you are. Senghe is non-reactive with big dogs and loves gentle children. He likes going out for walks, is calm on the lead but also happy to wander around the garden for a bit then come back inside for a snooze. Senghe loves chasing a ball and chewing on treats. He will bark for a few minutes when you leave the house or when people arrive but settles down within a few minutes. When you return home Senghe will spin around in circles with excitement, until you pick him up and say hello. Senghe must have access to the house at all times and is a house dog that is house trained. He has a coat that will require some grooming. We would like to rehome him with another friendly dog for company if his owner goes to work and we would love Senghe to go with a family who know the breed if possible.

He sounds like the perfect tibbie! I would love him.....if only!

....And I get told all the time that my Golden Retriever is skinny and I should feed her more!!!! Just because majority of GRs are overweight!

Most people don't realise what a healthy dog weight looks like.

My brother has a springer he is always being told is 'too thin' - it is a working police sniffer dog and at the peak of fitness lol

It sounds like you are banging your head against a brick wall

In my experience they asked for advice/help, which I gave, but really they couldn't be bothered training/looking after their dog they just wanted to say they'd tried (justifying it in their own heads). I ended up just distancing myself from them. That way there is no big 'break-up' drama, but I don't have to see them anymore. Do you want to remain friends with her? If so I'm afraid you'll have to come to terms with the fact that you can't stop her doing this.

Argh, dogs shouldn't be bought and sold like outdayed mobile phones

I know a few people who always seem to be getting new dogs and then selling or giving them away 6 months later. Today I've seen two different friends selling their dogs both on facebook and other sites and calling me to see if I know of anyone who wants their dog and it's getting me down. I don't understand how you can get a new dog every 5 or 6 months after selling your 5 or 6 month old puppy that "just isn't working out". Just wondering how you guys deal with this part of the job?

What's their reason 'it isn't working out?' And why do they get another dog?

They give random (very vague) reasons and then they go out and buy another dog. I've tried speaking to them but they do what they do and then expect for me to help rehome their dogs and it's starting to annoy me.

Urgh, that's horrible. I understand, I haven't had anything that bad but have also had situations where people expect me to be understanding about their crappy actions - 'he's so naughty I've got to take him to the pound. I'd walk him but he pulls....' *facepalm*

Totally changes how you see them, doesn't it?

Where are they the new dogs from and where are the old ones going?

I know a few people who always seem to be getting new dogs and then selling or giving them away 6 months later. Today I've seen two different friends selling their dogs both on facebook and other sites and calling me to see if I know of anyone who wants their dog and it's getting me down. I don't understand how you can get a new dog every 5 or 6 months after selling your 5 or 6 month old puppy that "just isn't working out". Just wondering how you guys deal with this part of the job?

What's their reason 'it isn't working out?' And why do they get another dog?

Tibbies say a pride of tibbies. But tibbie owners say an attitude of tibbies. :)

Here's your pride being cared for... until you're ready.

Click.

That's the exact picture I think of :)

The OH always says 'great, 12 more tibbies to ignore my commands' ; p hee hee Chewy does do what we ask him, but in his own time....

AWWWW!! He is stunning!!

Love his tie - my boy has a tweed bow tie heehee!

I wish I could bring him here but wih our two, fosters and living urban I think the OH would leave first ; p

I've warned him that when we get somewhere with more land I will be getting a pride of tibbies (not pack - pride ; p)

Yay!!

This one is even clearer. I haven't yet seen any differentiation between ethical registered breeders and puppy farmers.

Wow....

The only person who needs to 'answer' for those dogs is the byb churning out puppies for whoever has the $ and the consumers who treat them like a seasonal purchase and then get rid of them.

NOT the person who researched breeds, found a good breeder and passed their checks to get a well bred balanced pup.

FYI - was trying to quote the pic, not the words!

I hate to say but sometimes 'adopting' from a rescue is easier than buying. You ring up, you direct deposit and a dog is dropped off or shipped to you no questions. Warm fuzzies all round and zero responsibility on the part of the seller rescuer.

I dare to question this method and inevitably the reply is "I suppose you'd rather see dogs die". No, I'd rather see rescue work to a higher standard than an online dog shop moving inventory.

Off topic really, sorry.

I don't think that's rescue, all they are doing is setting up the family/dog for failure.

For my fosters (and the shelter I vollie at) adopters have to fill out an initial form, about their lifestyle (ie, active, children, pets etc). Then if not right for the dog applied for the reason is given and a suitable dog suggested. If successful then we do a home visit with the dog. If all goes well the dogs go on a trial (full refund in this time). Then finallly formally adopted if all good, with lifetime assistance (free of charge behaviourist for any problems, take back dog at any time etc). Which is the careful homing/guarantee good breeders do.

If anyone ever says anything anti-breeder (ethical breeder) I simply ask them to point out the well-bred purebred dogs in the shelter..........

Yep, that's what I had

Apparently there is also a Tibetan spaniel at port stephens pound.

Do you have a link? I checked the website and fb but couldn't see one.

Oh he is lovely!

He loves the camera Mita, having been trying to take photos while he is doing something but as soon as he sees the camera he poses. I think Billy was a male model in a previous life :D

Yay!! Thank you for the pics :) So happy to see such an amazing ending!!Stubborn? A Tibbie? Noooooooooooo...... Haha ; p

When I take him for a walk we get 200 metres from home and he plants his butt on the ground, looks at me as if to say, "nup no going home yet". Confused me at first but I've out smarted him by taking him a different way home :laugh: Billy will be a challenge to train but I am more stubborn than he is, obedience school here we come. No doubt he will embarrass and frustrate me. Luckily I have my secret weapon, roast chicken :D

My boy is a poser - he seems to know what you are doing and will hold a pose for as long as you need ; P

Training wise - a tip I found that worked was to use fresh chicken, meatballs and liver - all three. That way he'd do the instruction just to see what he'd get next (if it wasn't what he'd wanted he'd sit back and give 'that' look). The trainers were very nice and called him 'an old soul'.....I called him something else haha!

When you do get them working though they do great as they are so smart. My boy passed with flying colours and has done some agility, going for Canine Good Citizen certification next :)

Yay!! Thank you for the pics :)

So happy to see such an amazing ending!!

Stubborn? A Tibbie? Noooooooooooo...... Haha ; p

UPDATE!! Billy's trial (which was delayed by illness of his prospective adopter) has now been completed - he has a home!!!!

I'm hoping his new mum will post some pics of him in here - she has some lovely ones!

WOO!! Awesome!!

I would love to see some pics :)

THeres a Xolo thread in the breed forums, Wazzat Xolo has the dogs in WA and it was one of hers I believe in NSW too doing the rounds :laugh:

Yep, that's her. Met her and her beautiful dogs at Perth show last year :)

They have a website - http://www.xoloaus.com/

I've had parents see me and my small dog and send their kids off 'for a cuddle'. I usually block the child and tell them they should ask to say hello, he doesn't want a cuddle (or his long hair pulled thanks..) but he can show them some tricks. Gives me a chance to reward him around the excitable child and usually stops then screeching. The parents don't always understand though - no he won't bite, he'll tolerate it but why should he have to? Seems if your dog looks like a teddy bear then it's open season for him to be mauled by toddlers....

Funnily enough, my JRT adores children and will wiggle, put ears back submissively and try to get a belly rub/pat but quite often the children are instantly called back or even told 'don't touch that one - they're snappy' ?!

Lol - if only they realised ANY dog can 'be snappy'......

We have a Snooty Snout Fun Police Fluffy Butt here. We usually just refer to her as The Fun Police or TFP TCB (The Fun Police Takin' Care of Business when she is being a dibber dobber).

We have one of those here! 'Nothing to see here officer, no fun being had'..... The best is her lazy policing where she lies on her bed grumbling at the noise of us playing with the other dog haha - don't we know it's nap time?!

I'm guilty of telling gullible people that our girl is a Greater Southern Snorehound I get bored with telling people that we aren't really sure what breeds she is because she is a rescue. I had one woman argue that there is no way she could be a mutt because she is too beautiful. It would be nice if the rescue dogs in question could be named after some of their characteristics rather than possible breed make-up. I'd adopt a Crazy-eyed Fluffybutt or a Slow'n'sweet Snugglepup anyway! Seriously though - it's about raising the profile of rescue dogs and finding some homes for dogs isn't it?

The shelter I vollie at is full of snugglehunds ; p