If you look closely, there are many birds enjoying their meal in the forthytia tree. They are not at all bothered by the dogs who respect them. A bird dog does not chase or pose a threat to birds..
Bird watching…
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Lithia de la serve de la Chapelle d’Alexandre.. 4 years old
Magnificent Vieux Barbet head …
Ageing dogs and their loving people
It is quite obvious that growing old together is the best possible situation. When in 2007, I was contacted by a couple of “older” people..It never even occurred to me that they should/could not have a dog. I since then, found out that there ARE breeders around who refuse to sell people beyond a certain age..I am hallucinating., I thought.
Well, I was not…That is pure discrimination.
Corisande, 12.5 and her mom on a beautiful walk in the country.
It is obvious certain dispositions should be taken so the dog does not end up in a pound or some other horrible issue. When that is arranged up front, then all is settled and you enjoy each other.
Mom and Dad Birthday wishes!
Mamma Cocccolina ( Ermengarda>> 14 years and 10 months) and GuyGuy ( 13.6 ) wish their D- litter from 2008 a very happy birthday! I hope to hear from a few of the others..they are spread out over the world!
The one I missed
My telephone was not far and I was able to capture a memorable shot. My wish that will not come true was mating GuyGuy with Iabada…We tried and it did not work. So be it. They really like each other..I can see it all the time. He has wonderful genes.
Once a reflex, always a reflex..Barbet training!
Lucky Narco, on vacation!
Why?
This really makes me angry. Let’s say some of us know the sitution of the Barbet ( Old and Moderne)..and some breeders sell anything to anyone who asks( remember you are saving a breed..!hum…), never mind anything, like background or history. Some people are very misled into thinking they have a gem.. THE best dog in the world…Well..now’s the time to look into this very sad issue. The dogs will be up for adoption at some point.
They won’t be charging the astronomic prices some change for a cross-breed..and these dogs deserve their socutesonice owner, too. Not everyone has a Barbet for shows/ ego trps or financial reasons ( making puppies and selling them socutesonice). Some just want a nice dog from a real good breeder. That is quite obviously becoming too, more difficult since we have more puppy farms and overbreeding..
pfffffffffffffffft. And some wonder why I get so angry?
