Boomer is a Canine Animal Blood Bank Donner

Yesterday at the Club Canine Chomedy show in Terrebonne, Quebec, Boomer (Northrock's All Night Boogie ROM) participated in the CHUV - Canine Animal Blood Bank. Thank you to his generous owners, Robert Souchereau and Sylvie Marleau for bringing him so that he could make his first donation  A single donation from one dog can potentially help save the lives of four dogs! Boomer handled it well and was a very relaxed Barbet. After donating, his blood was checked to make sure it was healthy, to see what blood type it is and a brucellosis test run.

Boomer and Pascal Offspring in the Show Ring

We are delighted with the recent show ring success of some of the puppies sired by our Northrock males. Our sincere thanks to the breeders who have chosen to use our Barbet in their breeding programs.

Shane with Hickory Tavern Extravaganza in the ring.

Congratulations to Shane and her puppy Strava (Hickory Tavern Extravaganza) who went Best in Miscellaneous in Salem, VA under Jim Moses and then again under Terry DePietro. Strava also earned a few legs dock diving! What a pretty and fun puppy that is out of Hickory Tavern Intl Intrigue by Northrock's Athos Pascal. Congratulations to her breeder and owner.

 

Over the August long weekend in Sainte-Foy, Quebec, Northrock's Jedi at Patronum "Indy" (CH Northrock's Athos Pascal x URO1 UKC/CKC CH Nuphar's Soak Up the Sun CGN RN PCD) piloted by his young handler Léa, earned 7 points towards his CKC champion title his first weekend out as a six month old puppy.

Pretty Luna

His half sister Patronum Alohomora Bella Luna (CH Northrock's Athos Pascal x GCH Bleuzorange C Peawi Mystique) also did well earning her two point major and a collective 4 points towards her title. 

Litter mates Barbevoix Oana and Barbevoix Oslo sired by Northrock's All Night Boogie and out of Barbevoix Spezia dit Holala also made an appearance in the ring with Oana picking up a two point major  Congratulations to all! 

Another one of Boomer's kids also had a successful weekend at the dog show. At the Alberta Kennel Club Summer Classic, Ally (Wulymut's Noodle) picked up seven championship points towards her title. Ally is sired by Northrock's All Night Boogie and out of GCH Wulymut's Jelly Tot. Congratulations to her owners Dave and Suzanne Weeks and Heath Kenyon. 

Oscar is now a CKC Grand Champion

CH BARBEVOIX OSCAR DE NORTHROCK CGN

Last but definitely not least, to wrap up our thrilling dog show weekend in Sudbury at the Nickel District Kennel Club, Oscar (Ch Barbevoix Oscar de Northrock CGN) earned the final points needed for his Grand Champion title.  Entered in the last show of the weekend and handled by Tracy Dineley, Oscar went Best of Breed under judge Branislav Rajic from Slovenia. 

Oscar is co-owned with Nellemarie Hyde and I wish to extend my congratulations to Oscar's adoring and supportive family, and to his breeder Catherine Verge. We are all absolutely delighted with the success this young Barbet has had and are grateful to the judges who have recognized his quality and awarded Oscar in the show ring.

New Canine Good Neighbour Title for Oscar

Today at the Scarborough Kennel Club dog show, CH Barbevoix Oscar de Northrock earned his CKC Canine Good Neighbour title and can now add the letters CGN after his name.  Thank you to his co-owner Nellemarie Hyde and her family for raising such a delightful dog.  He's always such a pleasure to be around!  Oscar was bred by Catherine Verge and we are so happy to share our lives with him.

Oscar is by Northrock's All Night Boogie and out of Barbevoix Spezia dit Holala

The Canine Good Neighbour title is earned when a dog passes a non-competitive twelve step test that evaluates the dog's ability to perform basic exercises as well as demonstrate good manners in everyday situations. 

The handler and the dog must complete the following steps in order to pass the test:

1. Accepting A Friendly Stranger
2. Politely Accepts Petting
3. Appearance and Grooming
4. Out For A Walk
5. Walking Through A Crowd
6. Sit/Down On Command and Stay In Place
7. Come When Called
8. Praise/Interaction
9. Reaction To A Passing Dog
10. Reaction To Distractions
11. Supervised Isolation
12. Walking Through A Door/Gate

Best Puppy In Group for CH Barbevoix Oscar De Northrock

Oscar came back out to play at the Woodstock and District Canine Association shows this past weekend. For his first show of the new year on Friday, February 22nd at the Limited Breed - Group One show, he was awarded Best of Breed and then went on to win Best Puppy In Group under judge Anna Hewson. 

Nellemarie Hyde, Oscar's co-owner and I are grateful to the judges for rewarding our boy in the ring this weekend and to Peter Scott who expertly handled Oscar to all of his wins.  Bred by Catherine Verge, Oscar is by Northrock's All Night Boogie and out of Barbevoix Spezia dit Holala. 

BISS and BPISS for CH Barbevoix Oscar de Northrock

Celebrating show ring success for CH Barbevoix Oscar de Northrock (Northrock's All Night Boogie ex Barbevoix Spezia dit Holala). Yesterday at the Elora Gorge Kennel Club Show, and at the Southwestern Ontario All Retriever Society Specialty Show, Oscar was Best of Opposite Sex and Best Puppy in Breed under judges Geraldine Taylor and Brenda Wilson respectively. Today judge Lee Steves also gave him BOS and Best Puppy in Breed, he then went on to win Best Puppy in Sporting Group under judge Geraldine Taylor. Thank you to these judges for appreciating our young puppy. At the Barbet Fanciers Association of Ontario Specialty today, Oscar was Best In Specialty and Best Puppy in Specialty! Our sincere appreciation to judge Wendy Maisey for the honour. Congratulations to all the other winners. Much gratitude to Peter Scott for handling Oscar to all his wins. He sure loves showing with you Pete! Oscar was bred by Catherine Verge and we are so proud of this puppy. 

To make today even more special, Oscar's family came to watch him in the ring. They are such a great home for this awesome pup. Oscar is co-owned with Nellemarie Hyde and I can't thank the Hydes enough for their support and friendship. What a fun year 2018 has been with this special puppy. 

New Champion and another BPIG win for Barbevoix Oscar De Northrock

On Saturday December 8th at the Brantford & District Kennel & Obedience Club, Oscar completed the requirements for his CKC Championship with a Best of Breed win awarded by judge Anik Primeau from Quebec. At only 8 months of age he finished very quickly, undefeated in the classes and acquired a BPIG win last month along the way.  

In the second show on December 8th, Oscar again went Best of Breed and also won Best Puppy in Sporting Group under judge Judy Taylor. We are grateful to these judges for recognizing the quality of this promising young Barbet. Thank you to Peter Scott, whom Oscar just adores, for handling him to these exciting wins.

Bred by Catherine Verge, Oscar is by Northrock's All Night Boogie and out of Barbevoix Spezia dit Holala. Oscar is co-owned with Nellemarie Hyde and we are thrilled with the success he has had thus far. We look forward to seeing what the next chapter will bring for this fun-loving boy.

Best Puppy In Group for Barbevoix Oscar de Northrock

Oscar and I had so much fun at the Aurora Kennel Club dog shows this past weekend. On Saturday, November 24th in the Club Barbet Canada Booster, Oscar (Barbevoix Oscar De Northrock) went Winners Male and Best Puppy in Breed for a two point major under Sporting Breed specialist Mr. Jeffery Pepper - who then later awarded him Best Puppy in Group in a beautiful line up of puppies. It was such a thrill showing Oscar to this exciting win!!!

Peter Scott showed Oscar on Sunday morning to Mr. Eugene Blake and came away with another two point win with Winners Male and Best Puppy. In the Puppy Group, handled by myself, Mr. Blake gave Oscar an “honorary” Group third. Thank you to these wonderful judges who appreciated our young junior puppy and were a pleasure to show to.

Congratulations and much gratitude to Oscar’s breeder Catherine Verge and to his co-owner, my good friend Nellemarie Hyde. He is such a fun puppy! A special thanks to Peter Scott for all his help and support. Oscar is out of Barbevoix Spezia dit Holala and by Northrock’s All Night Boogie.

Oscar also enjoyed meeting Santa while at the dog show.  I hope he gets everything he asked for!

Welcome to the Family

Introducing Oscar

This past weekend my good friend Nellemarie and I travelled to beautiful Baie Saint Paul to bring home a puppy who will join our Northrock family of Barbets. Barbevoix Oscar de Northrock. The joy on the faces of Nelle and her family when we brought him home made me so happy. Thank you so much to his breeder Catherine Verge for using Oscar's sire, Northrock's All Night Boogie for this breeding with her female, Barbevoix Spezia dit Holala. Catherine has done such an amazing job raising the litter and Oscar has an incredible temperament. He is well adjusted, gentle and happy. It was a very long drive home and he handled it exceptionally well. 

We are thrilled. It was a great trip to Quebec and we are delighted to have made a new friend in Catherine. I'm already looking forward to the next time we will all be together again!

Puppies Born at Barbevoix in Quebec

It's with much joy that we share the news of a lovely litter of 8 Barbets born at Barbevoix on April 6th. Bred by Mme. Catherine Verge these puppies are out of Barbevoix Spezia dit Holala and Northrock's All Night Boogie (Boomer). There are 5 males and 3 females. Mother and puppies are all doing well   

Many thanks to Catherine Verge for considering Boomer for this breeding and to Boomer's owners Bobby Souchereau and Sylvie Marleau for their friendship and co-operation in helping to make this litter a reality. 

All Puppies Have Been Spoken For

Northrock's "F" Litter - Welcoming the Boomer x Ellie Puppies

We are pleased to announce the safe arrival of the

Boomer x Ellie puppies born January 16th, 2017.

This much anticipated litter is out of 

URO1 CH Northrock's Eau de Joy CGN by Northrock's All Night Boogie.

Ellie whelped 8 beautiful puppies with ease and is doing a wonderful job mothering her babies.  This will be Northrock's "F" litter and our fabulous cast of characters consists of 5 males (4 black and 1 brown) and 3 females (all black).  

Many thanks to my dear friend Lise Pomeroy, Ellie's co-owner and to Boomer's co-owners Bobby Souchereau and Sylvie Marleau for helping to make this litter a possibility.  Thanks also to Nellemarie Hyde and my daughter Olivia for being such supportive whelper helpers!

Please visit our Facebook Page Northrock Barbets for frequent video and photo updates.  We will also be providing updates via the blog, just not as often.  

Puppies are born at WulYmut Barbets

We are happy to share the good news that on January 14th, 2017 a pretty litter of two healthy females was born at  WulYmut Barbets. Northrock's All Night Boogie "Boomer" and WulYmut's Jelly Tot "Emma" are the sire and dam. Congratulations to breeders Heath and Helen Kenyon. Many thanks to Boomer's co-owners Bobby Souchereau and Sylvie Marleau who helped to make this litter possible.

Upcoming Litter at Northrock Barbets

Northrock Barbets is happy to share that Ellie (URO1 CH Northrock’s Eau de Joy CGN) has been bred to Boomer (Northrock’s All Night Boogie) and we are expecting puppies mid January!

Ellie is a friendly Barbet with a calm and gentle nature.  She loves to swim, even in the coldest water!  Ellie has a UKC rally-obedience title and a CKC conformation title.  

Boomer is a fun loving Barbet.  He is a sweet dog with dark brown eyes and a gentle expression.  Athletic and well proportioned, he is a moderate male with a lovely temperament.  

Both Boomer and Ellie have OFA Good hips, normal elbows, eyes, heart and thyroid. They are both clear for dilution. Clearances for both dogs are available on the OFA public database.  

With this breeding we hope to produce healthy puppies with good structure, type and temperament that will make outstanding companions. 

Upcoming Litter Plans

UCD CH Neigenuveaux Fleur D'Northrock WC CGN "Sophie" and Northrock's All Night Boogie "Boomer"

Amidst the hustle and bustle of the Christmas holidays Sophie has come in season.  This past week we travelled to Quebec where Sophie was bred to Northrock's All Night Boogie aka Boomer.  Boomer is a wonderful male with a lovely personality.  Our visit went very well and we are hoping for puppies to arrive round about February 8th.

Thank you to Robert Souchereau and Sylvie Marleau for your hospitality.  We believe that the combination of Sophie and Boomer has the potential to produce some very nice Barbets with good health and structure and happy, friendly temperaments.  More information can be found on our website. For updates about Sophie and other news about Northrock Barbets, please check out our facebook page 

A waiting list for puppies from this breeding has been started.  If you are interested in finding out more about Northrock Barbets contact Stephanie at northrockbarbets@gmail.com 

Boomer x Charlie puppies have arrived at BleuZorange in Quebec

On April 15th nine Barbet puppies were delivered at BleuZorange in Quebec. Congratulations to breeder Denyse Rousseau of BleuZorange Barbet along with Charlie's co-owners Marcelle and Denise.  The puppies are out of CKC/FCC CH Bleuzorange Xil dite Charlie by Northrock's All Night Boogie "Boomer". There are 5 males (3 brown, 2 black) and 4 females (1 brown, 3 black).  Momma Charlie and her puppies are all doing well. 

Many thanks to Boomer's wonderful co-owner Robert Souchereau and Sylvie Marleau who's cooperation helped to produce this lovely litter.  We are all looking forward to watching these sweet puppies develop.

Upcoming Litter at BleuZorange

LITTER PLANS - SPRING 2015

FCC / CKC CH BleuZorange Xil dite Charlie

will be bred to our co-owned male, 

Northrock’s All Night Boogie (Boomer) 

in early 2015.  

Both dogs have passed all of their health clearances.  Charlie is a sweet 4 year old Barbet, in excellent health, and this will be her second litter.  Boomer is a happy and healthy 2 year old male. More information about Boomer can be found on his page .  If you are interested in learning more about this exciting breeding please contact Denyse Rousseau at BleuZorange Barbets and she would be happy to answer any questions that you might have 418-827-5888.

Nous présentons les futurs parents de la portée 2015. Il s'agit de FCC CCC CH BLEUZORANGE XIL DITE Charlie et NORTHROCK'S ALL NIGHT BOOGIE (Boomer). Ces deux barbets sont matures, les examens de santé sont très bons, quel plaisir! N'hésitez pas à nous contacter, il nous fera plaisir de répondre à vos questions.  418-827-5888.