Sophie Retrieving

Today was an awesome day. I was able to get some field training in with Sophie. I had a wonderful time out in the fresh air and sunshine and it is such a high to see the dogs doing what they were originally bred to do!

I am so thankful to all of the people who have worked to keep the Barbet in existance and to those who brought this breed to Canada. Because of their efforts I am able to enjoy working and living with the Barbet today. I am also thankful to my friends who made our training day so much fun. Love you guys! Here is some video that my friend Shannon took of Sophie doing a few singles on land. At the end she did a simple hand thrown double which went very well.

Are Barbets Bird Dogs? Yes They Are!!!

I was supposed to be washing my floors this morning but procrastinated instead and went outside to play with the dogs!   Here are a couple of photos I took of Coco with a pigeon.  Barbets originated in France and were often used as hunting and retrieving companions.  Some are still used in this capacity today. 

Good Girl Coco!  Gooood Hooooold!

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