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Barbet Lia in full Frap

stacy able — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 16:39:51 +0000

Frap (Frantic running and playing) is how we describe a dog who is in the midst of releasing their energy. In our house, especially when the Barbet are wet, this is a common occurrence. As you will see in the below video, all we did was say “grr” to my Barbet, Lia, and she commenced in hopping, running, and jumping. We think it’s adorable and hilarious so we’ll encourage her and our other Barbet from time to time. Luckily we’re not sticklers on furniture as you’ll see her hopping all over things.

Happy fall from American Barbet

stacy able — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 15:14:00 +0000

It’s SO gorgeous right now! I’m swamped with work so I have little time to enjoy and photograph my pack but this morning was too beautiful to pass up. The crisp cool air, the golden orange leaves, and a good patch of sunrise light streaming through the autumn trees was beyond beautiful. All I had to do was hold the frisbee up high and most of my Barbet sat or stood in the beautiful light. Hope you all are enjoying the weather now and taking lots of walks with your pooches or loved ones!

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photos by me (stacy able photography – midwest pet and wedding photographer)

Barbet in Indiana Snow

stacy able — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:19:58 +0000

There was a 7 inch snow fall that blanketed Indiana in early January. Well that meant snow frisbee here in hoosier-ville. All of our Barbet had a blast chasing the pink frisbee along with each other. Barbet LOVE snow. We’ve noticed when Barbet get to romp in the tiny flakes they are awash with energy and joy. They’ll shove their muzzles into the powder and eat up the cold frozen drops.

While they play fetch, they’ll dive into the snow to snatch the frisbee all the while creating a whirlwind of powder and paws. They also enjoy to play snow-bet football as one will get the toy and the others will chase, dodge, and lunge for the frisbee. Eventually someone brings it back for the process to begin again. After 30 minutes of play, snow-dreads will form which will thaw out easily once the Barbet return inside.