30 YEARS OF DEDICATION TO THE LHASA APSO



About Us


NAHEMJA - 1st In the Breeders Class - DALDWOOD CH DOG SHOW 2005

It was 1977 when Jim went looking for a companion for his Great Dane. Walking into a local pet shop he saw a bundle of hair. He was intrigued. He kept coming back to it.

This pup was indeed a Lhasa Apso. He purchased it, searched for the breeder and got the papers. He was then looking through the paper and came across a sale notice for Lhasa Apsos.

He rang the number and spoke to the breeder. It was Mrs Maribel Eather of Tieebah Kennels; she sold him another Lhasa as a companion for the first and told him about showing.

Well as they say the rest is history. Out went the Great Danes and in came the Lhasas.

These first two Lhasa were shown and gained their tittles.

Not happy with that Jim decided he wanted more. Finding nothing he liked anywhere, he decided to breed for himself.

In the late 1980’s Jim moved to The Blue Mountains and later met, Steven. Together we have continued breeding under the Nahemja prefix.

We are both very proud of our achievements in breeding over the years. And unlike some we do not count the number of champions we have bred. But, look mainly at the quality of those champions rather then the quantity.

Our philosophy in both breeding and showing is Simple. Never become kennel blind, for others can and will breed good dogs as well.

In 1999, Jim felt it was time he put something back into the dogs he loved. He successfully completed Judges Training and is now licensed to judge Australia's Non Sporting Group. Currently he is thinking of sitting for his Hound Group.

Mean while sit back and enjoy your time spent here. We welcome comments and suggestions.

Jim and Steven



Jim's Resume


My involvement in the canine fraternity spans over 30 years.


I am Licenced to  Judge,
all the breeds in the Non Sporting Group, Toy Group, Lagottos.

I have bred and shown Lhasa Apso's for 30 years.

Tibetan Terriers for 6 years, Tibetan Spaniels for 12 months.


I have  a keen  interest
in all the Tibetan Breeds.( Lhasa Apso's, Tibetan Terriers, Tibetan Spaniels, Tibetan Mastiff)

Other Breed interests, Dalmatian, Shar Pei, Eurasiar, Japanese Spitz, Poodles, British Bulldogs.Japanese Chins

Breed involvement and owned/shown
Shih Tzu, Boston Terrier, French Bulldog. Pekinese. Tibetan Spaniels and Tibetan Terriers, Lhasa Apso's, German Shepherd,.

Committee and Club Involvement
RNSWCC Library and Archives, RNSWCC Public Relations, RNSWCC Junior Handlers Chairman.
Asian Breeds Club of NSW,Lhasa Apso Club of NSW,  Foundation Member of Lhasa Apso Club of Victoria, Shar Pei Club of NSW, Member of the Tibetan Spaniels Association.


Breed promotions.
Pet and Animal Expo for approx 12 years promoting the Tibetan Breeds. (see photo below)




Our Breed Promotion - Animal Expo NSW 2004





Jim Grundig




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