Thats all very well on how to groom, but, how do you stop the fighting when they dont want to be brushed?. We have to put ours on the ironing board to keep her still, and it takes two of us because she struggles all the time. !
I was zooming around the internet when I came across this adorable 3.5 inch fiber art sculpture of a Tibetan Terrier. It is the creation of a Canadian artist by the name of Mandy who sells her work through Etsy, which I believe in an online store for crafty people.
Now Mandy tells me, "Needle felt, for me, is a total expression of the body. You have to really have a feeling of appreciation and creativity to make a sculpture that represents a treasured piece of someone`s life." And I'm picking up what she's putting down. If you know what I mean.
The little Tibetan Terrier pictured here is made from sheep wool, bamboo silk, mulberry silk and tussah silk (whatever the heck that is). He also has a hand-sculpted polymer clay nose and realistic brown glass eyes.
If you provide Mandy with photographs and/or a description, you can forever be immortalized in silk and wool. At least until the moths have their way. In the end they get us all. She has created sculptures of a wide variety of breeds. I think they're all pretty darn cute.
So, I really wanted the Moravian's super secret recipe for sugar cake so I hustled back to Old Salem today. First, I looked up and down Main Street to make sure no one was looking and then I spied in the window at Winkler's Bakery and I think I got it. I really think I got it.
Note: I heard a newcomer in the kitchen say, "The 3 cups flour became about 7 to make it a workable dough. Must be an error in the recipe" But one of the old gals, an experienced sugar cake baker, explained there is no mistake in the recipe; this is a cake with a soft dough, not a bread. The term "workable" does not apply here; the soft dough will rise right in the pan. This is not a bread where you are continually kneading it into something that must be shaped. Simply pat it into the pan and let it rise in the pan it should have been fine.
11. Pour on remaining 1/2 cup of butter, and let dough rise another 30 minutes.
Well not really. My wildest dreams generally involve a German Shepherd, a Schipperke, a bull whip and a blind fold. But, we traveled to the Christmas Classic dog show not expecting a thing. On the first day, Rufus (Deep Acres Fields of Gold) took Best of Opposite, a four point MAJOR and became a CHAMPION. You probably don't remember, or really care, but Rufus was selected as Best Puppy in Show at the Tibetan Terrier National Specialty show this year. On Saturday and Sunday at the Christmas Classic, we moved him up to his new champion status and he took Best of Breed on BOTH DAYS!! That was quite a SURPRISE considering all the great Champions, and a very nice Grand Champion, who were in the ring. Even a very beautiful girl, Abby, the number 12 TT in the country was there. 
After the show on Friday, we went to an Airstream trailer in the middle of a Christmas tree lot to celebrate. The place was called Krankie's and they served delicious sandwiches filled with brie and apples or asparagus with smoked gouda and aioli. 
The young proprietor, Jesse, served up special tiny biscuits for Rufus and me. We all reveled in the delightfully funky holiday scene and Rufus' new championship status. Then it was off to the K-9 Doggie Bakery and Boutique where we indulged in fresh baked goods and found a special Tibetan Terrier holiday ornament that we just had to have for our tree.
On Saturday, while Rufus was resting up for the group competition, dad and I snuck off to Winkler's Bakery in Old Salem, a historic Moravian community, for sugar cake. 
Sugar cake is a traditional Moravian treat that starts as yeast-raised dough, then is rolled out and topped with a combination of cinnamon, pure butter and brown sugar, then baked until golden brown. Dad gave me just a pinch and it was DELICIOUS. We met a horse named Billie and some very fine folks in a horse and buggy before we headed back to watch, much to our surprise, Rufus triumph in the group ring. It was a very yummy day.
Sherpa sent me the official pic from the day, a few weeks ago, when he became a CHAMPION.
It's the holiday season and I have to admit I'm feeling a bit melancholy. You see, this time last year our house was filled with my pups. I have to tell you I'm missing them quite a bit right now. So, to express my feelings, I put together a schmaltzy video montage. I do have to say they are beautiful pups and so good too. I wish them and their new families the happiest of holidays.
I received my 2011 calendar from the UK Tibetan Terrier Association. And, I have to say, I am now really looking forward to 2011. I mean the calendar is just that GREAT. Each month there is a new adorable/gorgeous/enchanting TT to pass your days with. I must say that Miss September is Angus' favorite. But, pray tell, who is that hunk/hunkess gracing the month of October?
If you're interested in ordering a calendar, just click the following link (they accept paypal) so you can order via email if you like. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO I ordered two and they arrived in the US in no time.
I just found out Phoebe, a Tibetan Terrier, is lost in Edgard, Louisiana. Linda, her owner, just posted this message, but it appears she has been missing since October. The following information is provided by Linda. Please share/post/email this to help get the word out and find this adorable TT.
Well, dad was tired from the long trip and, obviously, wasn't thinking when he handed the bag and envelope to the bellman who was helping us get our dog beds and bowls in order. As he handed them off, dad said, "I think this room was setup for someone else." Dad? What were you thinking? Do you know how much we could have gotten on ebay for Keira Knightey's under things? At the very least I could have sniffed them and dragged them into my lair. Or you could have put them on me and taken pics and THEN put them back in that little ziplock bag and delivered them to the front desk. I think I might like wearing Keira Knightley's panties. Who wouldn't? Or, if you were thinking, you could have called the front desk in a RAGE due to finding a woman's bra and panties in our cottage. OUTRAGE!!!! Surely that would have been good for a stay on the house or at least a complimentary drink in the lobby.
@Gracefuldecor The trick is to start grooming your TT as a pup
before they even need to be groomed so that they get used to it
(and may even enjoy it) from a very early age.
I've posted some grooming tips on my blog. Hope this helps.
She's an independent girl! Gotta admire that!
that is an extremely good Tibetan terrier, dear God how
I'd like to be you mine is a naughty minx
Come on, own up! You MUST have sedated this dog!
Did you have a vet in attendance?
Maybe you're a hypnotist?
I hope you are kidding! We just have very laid back dogs
(most of the time). Plus we began brushing our dogs from
a very early age so they are very relaxed about it.
Would never sedate our dogs.
Hypnotist! Now that WOULD come in handy.
@DeepAcresFarm OK, I'm much relieved to hear it
and also VERY impressed! Honestly though,
I was worried sick The dog is very beautiful
and its behaviour is a credit to you,
therefore please accept my apologies.
I really love dogs!