Our Barbet Females

I fell for this sweet, pretty Barbet puppy from the minute she was born.  As the weeks went by it was clear that she would be staying on as our keeper from our Billy and Lexi litter.  Sired by Dutch champion, Nuphar's Everything Zen - we are ever so thankful for the science that allowed us to import frozen semen for this special breeding.  Our heartfelt appreciation goes out to Billy's owner Olav van Schie and his breeder Anne Plomp for their friendship and co-operation in making this litter a reality. 

In the early spring of 2018, Gracie very quickly earned her CKC championship. Not just a pretty face she also has her Canine Good Neighbour and Advanced Trick Dog titles to her credit.  

Gracie has such lovely breed type; a beautiful head, correct tail set, nice substance and a wonderful coat are some of her attributes. Her gentle personality has us all smitten with her.  We love how she will happily roll over for belly rubs and enjoys crawling up into our laps for a cuddle. She has a fun and friendly personality and I am looking forward to the adventures we will have together.

On December 8, 2019 Gracie's first litter of nine beautiful Barbet puppies was born sired by GCH Polnareff vom Zulimo.  On October 26, 2020 Gracie whelped her second litter and we and welcomed ten wonderful puppies by GCH Barbevoix Oscar De Northrock CGN into the world.  As our Northrock family continues to grow we are enjoying supporting the families who brought one of Gracie's puppies home and we share in their delight as their young puppies grow and develop.

Owner handled to her wins in the conformation ring by Susan Luyendyk, Marie quickly earned her UKC Championship. She was also awarded a Reserve Best In Show win under Judge Margaret Doster.  Not long afterwards, Marie completed the requirements for her CKC Championship, again all owner handled.  In limited showing, Marie continued to add several points towards her CKC Grand Championship before taking a break from the show ring.  I’m so proud of what Susan and her little Mop Top, as she lovingly calls her, have accomplished together.

Marie’s charming personality, mischievous smile and the twinkle in her eye has people from all walks of life enthralled with her. She intuitively seems to know when a calm and gentle approach is required and prior to the pandemic she would delight the residents of the local retirement home and an adult day program that she enjoyed visiting so much.

Marie is quite the tom boy and life on a farm could not be a better fit for this girl who’s zest for life brings a smile to all who are lucky enough to know her.  She enthusiastically retrieves her frisbee, chases squirrels, jumps off the dock and tears across the fields with great joy.  Susan and Marie are currently training in Scent Detection and Rally-Obedience and hope to add some more CKC titles to her name in the near future.

On October 8, 2019 Marie's beautiful litter of six, sired by GCH Courailee Roi de Thulé Mango, was born.  Susan and her husband Erik did a fabulous job raising the litter and Marie was an excellent dam. One of her daughters now called P!nkie, (Northrock's Key to My Heart) has remained with her mother Marie and is a lively addition to their home.

On July 24, 2020 Marie's litter of seven lovely Barbet puppies was born, sired by GCH Treebeard's Jack Of All Trades. Bonnie, Northrock's Noble Spirit was Susan's pick puppy from the litter and she has stayed on at the Luyendyk farm. Marie, P!kie and Bonnie are all lovely Barbet females and you can expect to see Susan and her girls out at performance and conformation events later in 2021. 

Rizzo's is a delightful female from our Boomer and Ellie litter and from a very early age it was clear that she had a "look at me attitude" that captured everyone's attention.  She is a confident and friendly Barbet that has stolen the heart of her co-owner Joy Hettler with whom she lives.

In November 2017 Rizzo earned her Canine Good Neighbour title with Joy on the end of her lead and soon after in December, piloted by her friend and handler Peter Scott, Rizzo went Best of Winners and Best Puppy at the Southwestern Ontario All Retriever Society Specialty Show under judge Garth Gourlay to complete her CKC Championship.  The next day she was awarded Best Puppy in Breed at the Barbet Fanciers of Ontario Regional Specialty and we are grateful to Judge Kim Hamel for the recognition. 

Rizzo enjoys long walks in the large urban parks that she frequents with her owner and is a welcome presence in her community. In early 2021 Rizzo earned her Advanced Trick Dog Title.  This happy dog has so much fun learning new skills and she especially likes showing off her tricks for treats to friends old and new.

On March 18, 2020 we welcomed Rizzo's first litter by ​CKC CH Hickory Tavern Fool for Brookberry CM.  Rizzo was a wonderful dam to her four beautiful puppies which brought us all much happiness as our communities navigated the global pandemic of COVID-19.  We are looking forward to hearing all about the next chapter in these puppies' lives and wish them and their families many joyful years ahed.

Edie is a super sweet Barbet and we are thrilled that she is able to join our breeding program.  She has a gentle nature and a fun personality,  She loves going for long walks on her country property and especially enjoys playing fetch with her co-owner Matt McWilliams and his family.   Her owners recently had a baby girl and she has been wonderful with her new little “human sister”.  

At just over a year of age Edie entered the conformation ring and quickly earned her CKC Championship title in just two weekends of showing.  She is a pretty Barbet with good proportions, a pleasing head and expression and a lovely coat that was a rich chocolate brown as a puppy and has now faded to an attractive cafe au lait colour with darker highlights.

Edie whelped a beautiful litter of puppies on September 18, 2020.  This special litter of nine was sired by GCH Treebeard's Jack Of All Trades.  The puppies are all doing well and we are looking forward to following their adventures with their new families.