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Successful breeding programs are imperative to the Program's mission. Small population management calls for a cooperative effort between hosts of the dogs, breeders of Apsos - both Gompa Lhasa Apsos and modern Lhasa Apsos - and general fanciers of the breed. GLAPP is working together with hosts and fellow breeders, developing pods of dogs in different parts of the USA. Each breeder believes the genetic lineage should be perpetuated; the Gompa dogs have traits worth maintaining and a history that should be preserved. It is important to realize that the rescue of this lineage is an ongoing project, a work in progress.

The Kennel Without Walls is a unique approach; individuals host a dog, or dogs, in their home where they become a cherished member of the family and yet available to participate in the Program for tracking purposes and/or for breeding.

 
Debby Rothman - Kunza

Debby has been a breeder of distinction for over 30 years with more than 100 champion Lhasa Apsos through her Fleetfire - FFT - Kennel to her credit.  In addition, Debby has achieved worldwide recognition for her publications and expertise regarding Renal Dysplasia.  With her deep knowledge of the Lhasa Apso breed, standard breeding approaches, leading-edge information regarding DNA testing and small population management programs she is uniquely qualified to make breeding decisions based on a comprehensive set of criteria. She guides breeding decisions for the overall population, as well as her Kunza breeding program.

She houses the largest number of Gompa dogs, at one location, in her kennel, located at 9000' elevation, next to Arapaho National Forest, in the Colorado Rockies. Kunza is named after Debby's AKC Fleetfire Kennel....kunza meaning, in Tibetan, fire. The dogs thrive in a high-quality kennel environment with a carefully prepared diet, lots of exercise and high levels of socialization.  Debby, a certified Veterinary Technician, owns Mountain Pet Grooming in Evergreen, Colorado.  She has been a long-standing and very active member of the Lhasa Apso Club of Central Colorado and currently chairs the Native Stock Committee of the American Lhasa Apso Club.

As part of her interest, she presents the dogs in educational programs so fanciers, exhibitors and breeders are made aware of these unique dogs that provide a bridge to the past.