Grooming a Barbet

I was really pleased to see 'Buddy' a very sweet boy from Hallie and Cooper who is now 8 months old. His owner is learning how to maintain the coat himself and making a very good job of it. Buddy is quite amazing to groom, he is very patient and extremely tolerant and to be honest, just delightful. The owner is using a cordless clipper with different attachments to keep the body short but even, and they worked well on a clean matt free coat......it is possible to have a smart short coat on a Barbet without them looking shaved. Buddy is a credit to his owner.

Novaforesta Jessie J at 7 weeks old

Jessie J has now discovered the front garden as well as the back. She took the change of scenery in her stride, as did all the pups. This week they are learning about eating on their own, they will have their first bath by the weekend, they will have experienced going out in the dark, and in the rain! and of course they will have a vets visit, a car journey, and they will be meeting some new dogs.

Black boy with white stripe at 5 weeks old

I do not have favourites but this little boy was the first puppy that managed to climb on my lap unaided, he was determined and when he achieved he went to sleep. He is brave outside and quite an explorer, just adorable.