Tibetan Terriers of Distinction
Home of Multiple BIS and National Specialty Winning Tibetan Terriers
Ri Lee Tibetan Terriers, Reg'd
Breeder of over 60 Champions
Ri Lee Kennels is home to 'the top 3' Group winning bitches in the history of the breed........
all breeder, owner, handled!!!!
We are truly honored!!!
Meet the new arrivals at Ri Lee Kennels.....
Happy Fourth of July everyone!
Photos taken 7-1-09
Puppies are currently available and ready now.
View our Puppy Page for details on both litters
"Ri Lee Kennels cares about the health and welfare of our breed. A portion of our sales contribute to the TT Donor Advised Fund used to support research into health issues affecting the Tibetan Terrier breed".
National News
Denver was very good to us again!!
May 26 - June 1
Ri Lee Kennels wins BREEDER OF THE YEAR 2009!!! The Breeders class is an honor the TTCA started awarding 3 years ago. Ri Lee Tibetans have been the only kennel to have been awarded all 3 years, 2007 and 2008 being Reseve Breeder. WHAT A THRILL!!!
Maddie was chosen as the very first PEOPLES CHOICE AWARD for our Top 20! Never awarded before, what a tremendous honor this is since it is awarded by our fellow breeders and exhibitors. We can't thank you enough for your support and compliments. Maddie was also selected as a Judges Award of Merit at the National under Lester Mapes. Choosing not to show to a particular judge the day after the National in Longmont on Saturday, Sunday we went on to win the Breed under Dr. Roger Prichard and then on to win the Group under Lester Mapes!!! How honored we are for these wins!!!
Moose wins STUD DOG of the year!!! As top producer in 2007, in his only appearance at the National, he wins the stud dog class with his kids, Maddie, Grace, Brooke and Lexi!
Super Nova and Grace win best BRACE!!
Brooke, Lexi, and Tenor also all went on to either win or place in their sweepstakes and regular classes.
Sydney and Reese both made it to the final cuts in the breed.
Photos can be seen in the 2009 National Specialty Gallery.
Super Nova goes BEST IN SHOW BRED BY at the prestigious Chicago International show!!! What an honor at a show of this magnitude!!!
Westminster Kennel Club
The local papers did a couple stories on us again ... Times Herald and the Green Bay Press Gazette (that I know of for sure). The Gazette is starting a new feature in the paper called "Timeout" I think,... and I spent the afternoon on the phone with them giving them an interview. Ironically, it starts on Saturday which is also our home show, Packerland KC.
Now, for the really cool news,... at Westminster, out of 2,500 dogs,... they have chosen 5 dogs to follow and have called them in to NYC early for an interview. Not Maddie,... but my Sydney (who lives on the east coast that I own with Brenda) has been chosen as one they will follow thru out the show. Sydney has a remarkable story. if you don't know what happened to her, you can read about her on her link. Anyway, they will interview them before the show, follow her at the show, as well as a post interview. So,.... keep your eyes open (and maybe a recorder on for me as I won't get to see it being in NYC myself so I can see it when I get back). Should be kinda fun to see what they do. Look for her handler Phil and Brenda and let me know what you think. Anyway, just had to brag a little. It's quite an honor to be singled out at the Garden! :o) Sydney was also featured on ZooToo
Maddie is picked up again by the Milwaukee Journal.... she and Sydney will be followed and blogged by them all week end long, but specifically Monday and Tuesday. You can view them at Animal Magnetism. Maddie is also featured at 1010Wins.com, IN TOUCH Magazine and Yahoo News
Ri Lee Tibetan Terriers, Registered resides on a beautifully wooded, private piece of property located just 20 minutes north of Green Bay, Wisconsin. Along with several tree lined and fenced acres, there is a spring fed pond for the dogs to play around and swim in - as do mine. They have a happy-go-lucky life here, and it exemplifies what I search for in a home when placing puppies. Ri Lee Kennels is also a fully equipped boarding facility.
All my puppies are born, raised, and live in my home so they are very well socialized and mannered. (Please refer to the many comments from past satisfied customers.) They are exposed to many different situations to ensure they are well adjusted before they are placed.
Please know that when you purchase a Ri Lee Tibetan Terrier, your puppy's parents have gone through extensive genetic testing before being used in any type of breeding program. The TTCA requires, at a minimum, that CERF (eyes) and OFA Hip testing be done and a dog not be used for breeding prior to the age of two. Ri Lee Tibetans also goes through Cardio, BAER (hearing), Patella, Elbows, and Thyroid testing. This testing may be verified by looking at each dog's health clearances listed on their individual pages on my website. These clearances are linked directly to the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals website so there is no misconception about what testing has been completed on each dog. Because the site is maintained by the OFA, you may also review any health testing which has been completed on any dog in my breeding program as well.
*Note: Please realize that nothing can guarantee a dog will be healthy their entire life, however I want my customers to know I am doing everything I can to breed sound dogs.
In the show ring, Ri Lee Kennels has set many breed records on the way to the top. Currently Maddie is following in the championship footsteps of her stunning grandmother Liz and flashy great aunt Stella, both of whom enjoyed being #1. Maddie is the third bitch in a row produced by Ri Lee Tibetan, to have won multiple Best In Shows. It is humbling to know my kennel is the only one to hold this record.
Ri Lee Kennels also boasts over 60 champions of record to date. This has been possible because of my vision about how best to produce the most healthy, genetically sound, Tibetan Terrier possible via extensive genetic testing and attention to bloodline. Beauty cannot only be considered on the outside, but on the inside as well.
Thank you for visiting the pages of Ri Lee Tibetan Terriers, Registered.
UPDATES
Added 2009 National Specialty Gallery
Added Chloe X Moose litter
Added Stella X Tux litter
Reese's Photo Gallery
Puppy Gallery
Super Nova's page
Trio X Tux Puppy Gallery
Read Stetson's Story