People have asked us where the name Zaya came from.  Tony did some research of Tibetan names and found 'Zaya' which is listed as being of Tibetan and Mongolian origin and appears to have multiple meanings.  The name is derived from a Mongolian word meaning 'destiny' or 'fate'. The name is also linked with the Mongolian word 'zayachin' which means 'beautiful' or 'gorgeous'.  Overall, the name 'Zaya' is often interpreted as representing someone who is destined for greatness or possesses a beautiful and attractive nature - seems very appropriate, we think!

You can picture the scene and our amusement when Tony took Zaya up to be gone over at a local training class, as a friend told us that they had never imagined him with a "handbag dog".  Tony is as besotted as the rest of us by this characterful, cheeky and occasional stubborn breed.