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The first known Tibetan Terrier was brought into India by Dr. A.R.H. Greig in the 1920’s. Upon saving the life of a Tibetan women Dr Greig was given a Tibetan Terrier in thanks. She later received a mate for the TT and the Lemleh line was born. She returned with the TT’s to England and established what is now known as the Tibetan Terrier with the England Kennel Club in 1937. |
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The first official Tibetan Terrier was brought to the US by Dr & Mrs. Murphy in 1956. Since then the TT’s have been steadily growing in popularity. In 1987 the breed was officially recognized by the American Kennel Club. |
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It is believed that the Tibetan Terrier originated in Tibet about 2000 years ago. In the Lost Valley of Tibet they were bred in monasteries by the lamas. The Tibetan Terriers were prized companions and bringers of luck to those who were fortunate to live with them. They are know as the Holy Dogs of Tibet because of their ties to the lamas. No person in Tibet ever sold one of the Holy Dogs or miss-bred one in fear of losing their luck or even bring misfortune to their entire village. |
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The Tibetan Terrier Moves West |
