New Barbet family members

Martha,Moby,Roobarb and Snoop

Roobarb

Roobarb and Moby

Roobarb and Martha

Moby
So our life went from busy to complete madness as our first new arrival was Roobarb ( Trufallie Cashew) , she is from a lovely breeding by my friend Nikki who has made history as this is the first UK litter born that will be registered at the Kennel Club.
https://pawpeds.com/db/?a=p&ids=3:1232452;2:1341319&g=5&p=bar&o=ajgrep

A month later we had another arrival and sweet Moby appeared in the middle of the night rather stressed out as he had been on a journey over a couple of days from Poland. He settled very quickly and is delightful  with his command of English getting better daily.
https://pawpeds.com/db/?a=p&id=1453226&g=5&p=bar&o=ajgrep 

Having 2 puppies is not only hard work but also very time consuming as it is important to treat them as individuals but as I have now given up work I have all the time it needs.

Barbet puppy news abroad

More exciting news with puppies arriving mid July is that Martha's son  Charlie (Novaforesta New Start )  will become a father and the lucky girl is Fair ( Poppenspaler's Nobles Fair). This litter will be born in the Netherlands so very pleased that the genes of this wonderful male will be travelling and making a difference not just to the UK but to the wider Barbet community.

https://pawpeds.com/db/?a=p&ids=3:1351647;2:1360970&g=4&p=bar&o=ajgrep

Barbet puppies July 2019

I am so happy to announce that Boris (Novaforesta James Brown) will become a father at the end of July. He is a super dog in every way, and passed his health tests for breeding with excellent results.  Awelymor Maelee avec Muddiwax is the lucky girl.  I can't wait to see the puppies and watch them grow and hope to be able to share some photos with you when the time comes. Fingers crossed for their safe arrival first..

https://pawpeds.com/db/?a=p&ids=3:1335088;2:1232445&g=4&p=bar&o=ajgrep

Breeding plans Summer 2019

This lovely boy is Barbedoux Riva Di Castro aka Joep and he is the chosen one for my sweet Snoop.
https://pawpeds.com/db/?a=p&ids=3:1252037;2:1335105&g=4&p=bar&o=ajgrep

He is about the same size as Snoop, weighs a little less but Snoop is a heavy female which no doubt she has inherited from Martha.
He has been fully health tested for breeding in Holland and most importantly does not carry VWD type 1 as Snoop is a carrier. Three of his litter have been hip scored and all have A hips which is very nice to see.
Described as a very stable male which is perfect as Snoop is a lively lass.......
My aim always when choosing a male is to have a plan as to breeding on, as the future is so important for the breed emerging in the UK. This pedigree in the making has barbets that I have met over the years, and if I haven't met them personally then I know about the lines so that has also helped my choice.
Now it is just waiting for Snoop and her timings.
 

Barbet puppy plans

Snoopdogg will be having a litter this year, and I will post a photo later of her chosen  man with some more details. She is definitely ready for this new chapter in her life, and she has been a wonderful girl taking our two new pups under her wing. 

The Kennel Club have accepted the Barbet

THE KENNEL CLUB



Well what can I say?
Finally ''The Barbet'' has been accepted onto the import register by the Kennel Club.

We now have a lot of work ahead of us, but we have been rehearsing this moment for years so I think we are well prepared.

A team effort by the Barbet Club, with input and encouragement from friends of the breed overseas too.

Watch this space!

A few updates as puppies have reached 6 months

The lovely Charlie

Charlie with a glimpse of his best toy

Charlie looking rather grown up

Ted out exploring

Ted learning that he is a waterdog

Martha and Murdoch puppies are 8 weeks

Novaforesta New Day aka Isla

Novaforesta New Dawn aka Coco

Novaforesta New Start aka Charlie bear

Novaforesta New Life aka  Huggy Bear

Novaforesta New Moon aka Rockford

Novaforesta New Horizon aka Tarka

Novaforesta New World aka Ted

 A sad week as the puppies are leaving to start their new lives with their new families. I will miss them all . I will be filling my spare time grooming my dogs although they dont know it yet. As I type I have 5 puppies at my feet or wrapped round my computer chair so I dare not move, always a happy barbet if at your feet. I will be posting some fun pics later.

Novaforesta New Moon at 7 weeks

Novaforesta New Moon ,this boy can play rough with Snoop, well I mean he doesn't run and hide when she goes silly! I am fairly certain I have saved his life several times as not taking cover has a risk attached. He was very interested in the cat but has learnt after several swipes that best keep your distance.  

Novaforesta New Horizon at 7 weeks

Novaforesta New Horizon, lively  girl with plenty of spirit that knows what she wants, when she gets the bone then no one else can catch her! she enjoys the chase as she is full of fun. Bit of a poser too.

Novaforesta New World at 7 weeks

Novaforesta New World is my boy that used to sleep under the sofa ( and get stuck) however he has worked out he is too big now and hasn't done it for several days or maybe he now prefers to sleep under the grown up dog bed that we have in the kitchen! Having also now fed the pups on their own, he is not a fast eater either which was a surprise as he was always in the food bowl which made it harder for the others to eat.

Novaforesta New Start at 7 weeks

Novaforesta New Start is my quietest boy, he is playful with the others but is also happy to be on his own, he is my only digger at the moment but then I suspect he was the only one that found the hole which had been carefully concealed by a bucket but as he is normally nose down in the garden  he nearly always has something in his mouth. He is also still a very cuddly boy.

Novaforesta New Life at 7 weeks

Novaforesta New life, a confident boy who loves toys and is very at home running round the garden with them. Happy on his own or happy chasing Gloves! He loves sleeping on the proper grown up dog bed

Novaforesta New Day fondly known as Gloves at 7 weeks

She might be cute but that cheeky face is a bit of a party animal, she  always finds somewhere to sleep that she can see what is going on if she opens one eye, and is first awake and last to sleep! She is a very solid little girl . She does get under my feet at times as she likes to be involved in everything but luckily she gives kisses and not bites.