Ambrier Tibetan Spaniels got its start in 1974 when I received my first Tibetan Spaniel from a litter bred by Joan Child of Truk-Ku.

A brilliant Irish Setter red, CH Truk-Ku She-Nay-Mo "Natasha" could not have been a better start in the breed. At that time, I had no idea that I would become as involved with Tibetan Spaniels as I have over the past 30 years. I had wonderful mentors in the breed. The first was Joan Child, Truk Ku Tibetan Spaniels and her sister in law, Jay Child, Amroth Tibetan Spaniels.

At my first show, showing Natasha at the Virginia Rare Breed Association shows, I met Betty Rosen, Bet R Tibetan Spaniels, and her husband Herb. Jay and Joan helped me to learn Tibetan Spaniels, Betty Rosen taught me about show dogs, showing, and breeding. Betty Rosen and I co-bred many litters, exchanged dogs back and forth, and with Betty's support, I had a lot of success with my dogs. I also had Phyllis Kohler, Phymarko Tibetan Spaniels as a mentor. Phyllis was a wonderful traveling friend to the many rare breed shows we would attend up in Connecticut. At that time, there were no other places to show against other Tibbies!

In 1984 when Tibetan Spaniels became recognized, on the "Cherry Blossom" shows I met Kay F. Dickeson, Tibroke Tibetan Spaniels. Kay had just started in Tibbies and we became good friends.

Over the years, Tibroke/Ambrier have combined to have some wonderful Tibbies. Like I did with Betty, Kay and I exchanged puppies, co-bred, and the combination has produced some of the most influential Tibbies in America.

It is my philosophy to give back in return for the mentors who helped me. I take a lot of joy in starting
people in Tibetan Spaniels, assisting with their breeding plans, and seeing them become successful in the breed. To be friendly at shows and make showing fun. For if showing dogs ever became no fun, I would just not rather do it.

I do not breed often. I prefer a litter now and then. On occasion I may breed two girls at the same time,
due that all the girls tend to come into season around the same darn time!

My puppies are raised off my kitchen with plenty of attention. I like to see a very outgoing puppy
regardless of show or pet. To say an Ambrier puppy is "full of beans" is exactly what they are!
I like a self assured puppy. All pets are neutered, period!