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The AKC has extended a one-time offer to the Barbet Fanciers Club to increase registration. The Club may collect completed registration applications and supporting documents to be submitted at the end of the year. The new registrations will be accepted free of charge for the first year. The AKC will also reduce the number of registered dogs required for consideration as a fully recognized breed.
To register your dog free of charge submit the following:
completed, signed registration form,
pedigree. Attach an 8.5″ x 11″ photocopy of a …
When importing a Barbet you will have several considerations. It is important to comply with United States government agency requirements (i.e. US Customs and Border Patrol, US Department of Agriculture, Center of Disease Control, and Department of Fish and Wildlife), airline policies, and AKC registration requirements. Requirements are subject to change so please check with the agencies, airline and registry prior to importing your dog.
United States Customs and Border Protection
The US Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) offers both general import and commodity specific information on their website. …
How did you find your Barbet? How did you select the Breed? Please share your story for potential owners. For such a rare breed, families are finding our Barbet and we’d like to share your story. A Great Dog ALWAYS comes with a Great Story!
The AKC website has information to help you get started to compete in AKC events. If your Barbet is registered with the AKC Foundations Stock Service, you are eligible to compete in the AKC Companion Events – Obedience, Agility and Rally. While the barbet is not eligible to compete in Conformation classes (yet!) the Beginners Guide to Dog Shows provides a good overview of dog shows. The article “Dog Talk, AKC Obedience Articles, On Topics In General” by John Cox is recommended reading for those interested in …
Congratulations Tolouse Biscay’s Sapphire (Tug) on passing the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test on June 5, 2010.
The Canine Good Citizen Program is often an introduction into AKC Companion Events (e.g. Agility, Obedience, and Rally) or as a prerequisite for Therapy Dogs. To learn more about the CGC Program or to find upcoming tests check out the AKC Canine Good Citizen Program details.
Whether you are a Barbet owner (or future owner), you are a member of a small community. To-date just over 50 French Water Dogs reside in the United States. Those with first hand experience, know that the Barbet is an amazing companion and sporting dog. Together we are writing the History of the Barbet in America.
How will you leave your mark?
There are many ways to contribute.
Volunteer with the BFCA
The Barbet Fanciers Club of America can use your support. We are working together to assure a future …
