Barbet puppies at 5 weeks

The rain stopped and the 5 week old pups at Annettes were released into the bigger world of outside. When you see this photo you can't help but think they are longing for the next stage which is 'the field'.
Tomorrow I am going to see them again, so although I will say 'goodbye' to my temporary puppy residents, I will also get a few puppy cuddles with older pups. Having so much puppy time is almost as good as having my own, but it has made me realise its time for more puppies at the Preston house, its been far too long.

Barbet Puppies having quality time

Annettes pups were 5 weeks old yesterday, and they are enjoying their freedom and learning the calming ways of the Spinones.

Ooli again sporting his working trim

This photo shows that you can take a barbet short, and they still look like a barbet.
Ooli has very strong,thick bone so he is easy to take short as he still very much in proportion.
Luckily barbets do not smell, my hands yesterday were black and greasy after grooming him, he has a very oily coat, yet when I bathed him, the water ran clear as he now swims in his leisure time.
Next job is to bathe my gang, Bepop is going to the game fair on Sunday, so she is my priority.Betsy will be next, short back and sides for her due to her condition

Novaforesta Dudley time for a haircut

A hairy Ooli

.Always a pleasure to see Ooli and today he had a much needed haircut.Ooli now spends much of his time up in the forest, and has discovered that he is indeed a waterdog as a small lake is now part of his walks

A much happier Ooli