American Barbet.com
French Water Dog
Barbet Introduction
Welcome
the American Barbet website. This site is here to help educate, aid, and promote
the preservation and continuation of the Barbet, a French Water Dog, in America. Without
your help, the Barbet, ancestral breed of the Poodle, Briard, and many
others, will be forgotten. As of 2008, there are roughly 32 known Barbet
in the States. The first recorded litter was born in the States in the 1990's. There was one litter born of 8 in 2004 and two litters of 1 and 7 in 2007. Primary difficulties for this breed are
limited exposure, sparse knowledge, and low numbers. To help this breed
thrive, explore this site, go to international owners list, and learn about the Barbet.
The French Barbet is a rare breed and genetically it is sought after by many. That is why breeders have to be cautious where the pups go. They don't want to find out, down the line they have been used for a designer dog.
If you are wanting to rescue a barbet, there simply are very few barbet and even fewer rescues. If you want a dog with similar looks and character and do not care if it is a purebreed check out this site: www.poomixrescue.com/rescuedogs_adopted.html
If you are interested in saving the Barbet Français from extinction and you feel strongly about its history, then wait for a pup. You will get what you pay for: genotype and phenotype. Average cost of a Barbet is $2000-$3000. If you import from Europe keep in mind the cost to fly over there and pick the dog up
- Fun Facts
- Barbet: French Water dog | barbe is French for beard
- Class: sporting | gun| herding
- Ancestor of: Poodle | American Water Spaniel | Briard
- Hair: Minimal shedding, some call them "hypoallergenic", | webbed feet for swimming | If not groomed tufts may come out | Soft "hair/fur" if maintained with brushing and conditionor
- Temperament: companionable | joyful | obedient | intelligent| bird retrievers |
hunters | faithful
companions | family dogs - Fci 2/21/2006 Standard: click here
Take a peek around the website. Feel free to ask questions, add comments,
and anything else. We look forward to hearing from you!
NEW! 2007 Bourg en Bresse Dog Show Photos
New! Flickr Barbet Photos
