About Sylvæn:

My name is Debby and I was born in the Netherlands (though I'm British by nationality). I've also lived in Calgary, Canada; New Orleans, Louisiana; Jersey, Channel Isles; Katy, Texas; and Den Haag, Holland. I currently live in Zagreb, Croatia with my fiancé.

I graduated from Webster University in Leiden with a major in Media Communications (honors) and minors in English and Philosophy. I'm also certified in International Human Rights, Spanish, and Humanities. I am currently working as a freelance media consultant, specializing in production (graphic design and website development). Consultancy work also includes film editing, photography commissions, textual proofreading and sub-editing, etc.

Aside from being a TDR registered Tamaskan breeder, I am also a member of the TDR Committee (Representative for Europe) and chairman of the Euro Tamaskan Committee. I am also an Admin (Sylvaen) for the International Tamaskan Forum.

Other Pets:

NAME ORIGIN: Sylvæn (pronounced: Sil-vay-en) In 2009, my great-aunt Sylvia passed away. I chose to name my TDR Kennel Affix after her as a fitting tribute to ensure that her legacy will continue to live on for future generations. The term “Sylvan” refers to an association with the woods. In essence, it means “of the forest” or “woodlike” and, as Tamaskan Dogs are “wolflike”, the name is highly appropriate for a breed that so closely resembles the timber wolf.