Video courtesy of Julie St Arnaud, K9 Vision

Most important to us is that all our Tibetan Terriers have companionable temperaments and excellent health.
How do we accomplish that?

Tibetan Terriers are a very ancient breed of herding type of small dogs from the highest altitudes of Tibet. We are fortunate that it is a generally very sound, health breed. Every effort is made to breed from mentally and physically healthy pure-bred Tibetan Terriers, researching pedigrees, evaluating structure and requiring health certifications, to create healthy long-lived family companions. We screen parents as needed for hip and elbow dysplasia, eye diseases, deafness, thyroid conditions, heart health, and the recommended testing by the Tibetan Terrier Club of America, and study all health conditions among the relatives.

• We try to see who may have had,  and which kinds of cancer or any other issues that may be in the pedigree.
• We keep track of longevity in the pedigrees.
• We strive to blend the best of stud dogs and brood bitches attributes.
• We stay  in communication with the families who become part of our RinChen Tibetan Terrier family.
• We follow the TTCA Guidelines for Breeders as published in the TTCA website:

                                http://www.ttca-online.org/html/ethics.html

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Our Lifestyle Philosophy: "Live in accordance with nature"

1. Allow dogs to mature physically without early spay or neuter.
2. Fresh food diet, or acceptable processed varieties of canned food or Kibble appropriate for a carnivore with no GMO foods or BHT/BHA preservative.
3. No topically applied chemicals for ticks/fleas or heartworm. Test annually for heartworm.
4. Minimal first vaccines with injection dates staggered.
5. Subsequent vaccines only when indicated necessary by blood titers.
6. Gentle shampoos and other grooming products.
7. Fresh drinking water without chemicals such as fluoride or chlorine.
8. No harsh synthetic chemicals for lawn or household (weed killer, snow melter, fertilizer, floor cleaner, laundry detergent)
9. Stainless steel or ceramic feeding bowls (no plastic or aluminum).
10. Only natural, safe treats such as real raw bones of appropriate size sourced in the USA/Canada.
11.  Natural supplements, herbs or essential oils for everyday care.
12. Holistic licensed veterinary support including acupuncture, acupressure, chiropractic, massage, healing touch and other natural modalities.
13. Low physical stress on the body, especially in growing youngsters. 
14. Minimize emotional stress with a stable, calm and happy home.
15. Lots of love, attention and training.

WE ASK ALL RINCHEN PUPPY FAMILIES TO CONTINUE THIS PROTOCOL WITH ONGOING SUPPORT FROM US.

Sheryl Getman created this lovely Tibetan print that reminds us of our first Tibetan Terrier, Dharma, whose two litters were the foundation for our entire Rinchen family. Our beloved matriarch passed on at 14-12 years old.

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Tibetan Terrier Club of America, Inc.
Guidelines for Responsible Breeders

These guidelines are established in accordance with the objectives of the Tibetan Terrier Club of America, Inc. and are set forth to protect and advance the interest of our breed by maintaining high breeding standards. The TTCA endorses and encourages all breeders to follow them.

A RESPONSIBLE BREEDER:

1. Abides by the constitution and by-laws of the TTCA and the rules of the American Kennel Club.
2. Maintains the best possible standards of canine health, cleanliness and veterinary care, and provides facilities for excellent pre-natal and post-natal care of the dam and puppies.
3. Maintains accurate breeding records, registration papers and pedigrees, furnishing each purchaser with proper registration or transfer papers, unless written agreement is made at the time of sale that papers be withheld.
4. Makes sure all services and sales arrangements are mutually agreed upon, stated in writing, and signed by all parties involved.
5. Keeps all advertising honest and in no way intentionally misleading, fraudulent or misrepresentative.
6. Learns and understands the AKC Standard of the breed, and breeds with the intention of conforming to it.
7. Breeds only with the intention of improving the breed, and finding suitable, carefully screened, safe and loving homes for the puppies.
8. Chooses only healthy, registered parents of excellent temperament and qualities, x-rayed and eye examined, resulting in eligibility for OFA and CERF certification, doing everything possible to prevent passing on devastating genetic defects.
9. Breeds only mature bitches, preferably over two years of age, skipping a season between most litters.
10. Refuses to breed a stud dog or brood bitch to any animal which is not registered or is markedly inferior physically or temperamentally.
11. Does not sell or consign Tibetan Terriers to pet shops or other commercial dealers, nor does he breed his animals to their animals.
12. Is as selective in breeding his stud dog as he is in breeding his brood bitch.
13. Does not donate Tibetan Terriers for raffles or auctions.
14. Honestly evaluates the quality of the Tibetan Terrier to be sold, and fairly represents that evaluation.
15. Requires puppy purchasers to spay or neuter all pets which for any reason may not be qualified to be used for breeding.
16. Acknowledges he is responsible for any dog he has bred or sold for its entire lifetime and makes written arrangements for its return to him at any time the purchaser no longer wishes to keep it.
17. Does not release puppies to new homes before they are at least eight weeks of age and have been properly socialized.
18. Furnishes complete details on feeding, general care, medical inoculations, grooming, pedigree, etc.
19. Insists in writing that the purchaser have the puppy checked by a veterinarian within 72 hours of sale, making clear that if the puppy is found to be unfit, it must be returned for either replacement or refund of purchase price.
20. Tries to assist the serious novice in his understanding of the breed.
21. Follows up on all puppies and adults after the sale to insure their continued care and to encourage the owners to become involved in purebred dog activities.
22. Conducts himself at all times in such a manner as to reflect credit upon himself, the sport of pure-bred dogs, and his Tibetan Terrier in particular.

Approved by vote of the Board of Directors of the Tibetan Terrier Club of America, Inc. 1987
Approved by vote of the Membership of the Tibetan Terrier Club of America, Inc. 1988
Modified by a vote of the Board of Directors of the Tibetan Terrier Club of America, Inc. 2005
The Tibetan Terrier Club of America, Inc. makes no guarantee with respect to any Tibetan Terrier acquired from or through any of its members.