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Columbus, Indiana

A Barbet, French Water Dog, Puppies first few days at home

Posted on May 10, 2012 by stacy able

As promised, I wanted to write an update on our first few days and weeks with Barbet puppy Thunus. He’s been an absolute joy and pleasure to have around. We haven’t had just one puppy to focus on training in … Continue reading →

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Barbet Bric at year 1

Posted on May 2, 2012 by stacy able

Handsome Bric, just turned 1 in April, and he’s in full show coat as this summer he’ll hopefully be at some UKC shows throughout the Midwest. His lovely owner, Lynn, keeps me up to date periodically on Bric and sends … Continue reading →

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Dutch Barbet Thunus’s first photoshoot in America

Posted on April 25, 2012 by stacy able

Almost the minute we returned from the Netherlands, my phone rung off the hook for a week solid. I can’t complain as I have a promising year lined up with weddings, family photo sessions, and lots of creative projects. That … Continue reading →

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A Barbet romp in the UK

Posted on April 18, 2012 by stacy able

Cousteau is a semi-American Barbet (the family is a military family so they move every few years) and the group currently resides in England. Recently their Barbet and family met up with a UK  Barbet, Nenu, for a romp in … Continue reading →

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AKC accepts the Barbet to participate in the Retriever Hunting Tests

Posted on April 17, 2012 by stacy able

Great News via the AKC: The [AKC] Board reviewed a request from the Barbet Club of America. The Club is requesting that the breed be allowed to participate in AKC Retriever Hunting Tests. Without objection the Barbet will be added … Continue reading →

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To Holland we go – for a Barbet of course!

Posted on April 8, 2012 by stacy able

Tonight my husband and I fly to Holland to pick up Quaciëndas Thunus Georgii from Alex and Greet. The adorable little guy will live in Alexandria with my sister in law’s family whom had taken wonderful care of Dyna. They … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to Lia’s Barbet Babies

Posted on April 4, 2012 by stacy able

Lia and Jacque’s babies turn 1 today! Happy Birthday grand puppies!

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The road to the AKC– How a AKC FSS Breed moves to Misc class

Posted on March 31, 2012 by stacy able

Here is a great article explaining the process the Barbet, a AKC FSS breed, is currently under going, from a great dog resources: Best in Show Daily How a Breed Moves from AKC’s FSS to the Miscellaneous Class By Christi … Continue reading →

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Barbet puppy Summit Retrieves

Posted on March 26, 2012 by stacy able

SO proud of our Barbet grand puppy, Summit (formerly Colorado). At a little over 4 months of age, she is already retrieving with her owners Ryan and Stephanie of South Carolina. Thank you to Stephanie for capturing this retrieve between … Continue reading →

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Louisville Dog Show

Posted on March 19, 2012 by stacy able

This past Saturday, Walter and I went to the Louisville Kennel Club’s annual dog show in Kentucky. We were fortunate to meet up with two  grand puppies that day, Corbin and Carolina, who are around 4 months of age now. … Continue reading →

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