Category Archives: news/info

Dogs in Canada Magazine: Barbet a marvelous companion

Posted on June 2, 2011 by stacy able

A great article (in english!) was posted on the Dogs in Canada online Magazine about the Barbet this past week. Written by Isabelle Ringuet, a Barbet Club Officer in Canada, the article goes over the personality and temperament of this … Continue reading →

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5 more American Barbet Puppies have been born!

Posted on April 6, 2011 by stacy able

Exciting news in America has occurred! Five Barbet puppies have been born and will remain in America! Proud parents, Lia and Jacques, co-created five beautiful brown Barbet puppies. They were born April 4th in the afternoon/evening. The birth went quickly … Continue reading →

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Au Natural Barbet Coat: Various Countries Grooming Etiquette

Posted on March 18, 2011 by stacy able

Grooming a Barbet in general can be a tricky feat. It gets even hairier when you start prepping for confirmation dog shows.  Being there are so few Barbet worldwide a standard of grooming isn’t set yet so if you are … Continue reading →

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Purina National in Toronto Canada– 12 Barbet in attendance!

Posted on March 16, 2011 by stacy able

This past weekend in Toronto, Canada was a large showing of Barbet at the prestigious Purina National Dog Show. Unfortunately with a husband who was off saving the world in Guatemala, I couldn’t cart all 6 dogs (and one Barbet … Continue reading →

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How to Measure Your Barbet – Isis

Posted on March 10, 2011 by stacy able

Following Cleo’s measurements we took Isis’s. Below are her numbers– feel free to order her a Doggy Tux as I’d love to photograph her in one. Isis Measurements in Inches A. tip of nose to stop:  3.5 B. From stop … Continue reading →

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2011 Barbet Puppy Plans with American Barbet

Posted on March 9, 2011 by stacy able

There has not been a Barbet litter in America since our Ginkgo de Xelaju 2009 litter and I know many people have been inquiring about the next litter(s) in America. 2011 Barbet Puppy plans are: Lia will have a litter … Continue reading →

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How to Measure Your Barbet – Cleo & Isis

Posted on March 1, 2011 by stacy able

Awhile ago, a good friend, Anne Plomp write a compelling article “How to Measure Your Barbet.” I recently followed her write up and measured Cleo, Isis, Lia, and Cinna, and Chihuahua Lola for personal comedic relief. Cleo Measurements in Inches … Continue reading →

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Canine Good Citizen Blog

Posted on February 18, 2011 by stacy able

In between all the photos of gorgeous fluffy Barbet, I like to post informational websites that I hope you, the reader, will take some time to peruse. Today’s link is profound and teaches so many great tips that I’ll be … Continue reading →

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Head Studies: Retrievers

Posted on January 31, 2011 by stacy able

Thanks to Paula Ballak of Biscay Water Dogs for this great read on the various aspects of Retrievers Heads. Grab a tea or coffee and read here: http://www.dogsincanada.com/head-studies-retrievers

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Reading Hip Scores with the OFA

Posted on January 26, 2011 by stacy able

In breeding, getting dogs hips scored is imperative. From Chihuahuas to Mastiffs, dogs have potential to have dysplatic hips. Granted there may be a compenet of hip degradation as the puppy matures but in my understand a large chunk is … Continue reading →

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