Debby and All,
I am Shelley Potter.  I am the founder of the Pondulac kennel in Minnesota (Polish Lowland Sheepdogs).  I have also been recently BLESSED  to co-own "Timbers For Your Eyes Only" with Julie Timbers.  Julie has been my trainer as well as somewhat of a mentor through my years in purebred dog showing (at 10 years, I know I am still a novice!).  I have always been fascinated by the historical, original...especially in canines.  It was one of the reasons I was attracted to the PONs.  Turns out, they owe much to the Tibetan Terrier!  In reading about and observing certain breeds, the Lhasa has always been one I've admired.  I find them extraordinarily beautiful and so interesting.  I wanted to add a smaller, ancient breed and kept coming back to the Lhasa.  I knew Julie had exceptional dogs, so when I heard she had a litter, I began to badger her to let me co-own and learn.  She agreed, and "Iris" now lives with me.  She is the most amazing puppy I have ever had.  Her combination of spunk
and sweetness is unsurpassed.  I still love my PONs (my male, Hummer, was the number one all-breed PONs in 06), but this little Lhasa has taken my heart completely.  I was prompted to write this, because I wish I had saved all of the PONs hair I have groomed in the past 10 years...this has inspired me.  I know now that the hair I save will not only be black and white, but will have a good collection of Lhasa gold as well.  I have become quite a believer!  best,
Shelley