So you want a barbet puppy…
We send a questionnaire and start a conversation. It is recommended to reach out and research as many breeders as you would like; however, being on multiple contact lists is not advised.
We have litters 1-2x a year and look for families who will be active with their Barbet. Most of our Ginkgo Barbet will not be show dogs, but we appreciate families who spend time training, grooming, and engaging with their dog throughout its life.
We place our puppies not based on color nor sex, but on how the puppy's temperament fits with your family dynamics. We will email you a questionnaire to get to know you better. If we are a mutual fit, we reach out when we have a pup available and recommend the best match for your family.
Please note, we will not ship puppies without a human chaperon.
We do our best to reply to everyone but we do not have puppies available all the time.
Contact via email: GinkgoBarbet@gmail.com
Most families wait one year for a Barbet
Red Flags in searching for a Barbet puppy
Non-Refundable Deposits
If their website says they are not a puppy mill...RUN... one should not have to say this
Breeds only "pet quality" dogs
Claims many champions, or from champion lines without proof
Mandates you show or breed your dog
No proof of health testing on ofa.org
Not sharing the full AKC registered names of the dam AND sire
Not posting litters on any of their social media feeds/pages
Does not register the pups with the AKC
Does not participate in any AKC activities
Says they have the best dogs
Continuously having puppies available
Does not allow visitors
Multiple accidental litters
Breeds senior dams (7+)
Breeds dams 7+ times
Breeds the same dam/sire over and over again
Does not participate in continued Canine Education
Mentions being secretive due to "scams"
Bad sportsmanship
Talking poorly about or bullying others
Not a member of the breed National Club
Note: the AKC Marketplace is not Barbet Club of America endorsed
Not on the Barbet Club of America breeder referral page
Questions & Answers
Cost of a barbet Puppy
In North America: $3500-$4500+
Rare Breed...
While Barbet are limited in numbers, they are a canine and the breed is growing in popularity in North America. They do not need a special veterinarian or trainer. Any can work with you and your Barbet. There are various training methods, and you have to find what works for your dog and you. Same goes with a groomer, if you are not showing the Barbet, there is no standard trim outside of keeping the coat brushed, washed, conditioned, and mat free.
Barbet Pedigree Research
Recommended Reading:
- Ian Dunbar BEFORE and AFTER you get your puppy PDF
- Alexandra Horowitz - Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell, and Know
- John Bradshaw - Dog Sense: How the New Science of Dog Behavior Can Make You A Better Friend to Your Pet
- New Skeet Monks - How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend; The Classic Training Manual for Dog Lovers
- Cesar Milan - Cesar's Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems
- Cesar Milan - How to Raise the Perfect Dog: Through Puppyhood and Beyond
- The Barbet Revealed: http://barbetbook.com/
- Hunting Together: Harnessing Predatory Chasing in Family Dogs through Motivation-Based Training
Recommended Pet Health Insurance:
- Trupanion
- Embrace Pet Insurance
- USAA
- Pets Best
Recommended Toys:
- Himalayan chews, bully sticks, kongs
- deer, elk, or moose antlers from Gnawlers
- Bark Box subscription
Vaccination reading:
- Leptospirosis in Dogs How They Catch It, How We Cure It, How We Prevent It
- Lyme's Disease: http://www.dogsandticks.com & www.lymeinfo.com + www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/flea-tick/
- Year round flea and tick Preventative. Bravecto oral or topical or Credelio.
Annual Costs
Owning a dog comes with additional costs. With any canine there are the standard veterinarian vaccines, annual health/vet check ups, dental cleanings, food, treats. With a Barbet there are the added costs of a visit to a professional groomer every 4-6 weeks in addition to brushes, combs, shampoo, conditioner needed for at home coat maintenance. Also trainers and/or classes, leashes, dog sitters, dog walkers, dog day care, mental enrichment activities, etc all make up some of the costs of dog ownership. The love of a canine is priceless.
Grooming
Be prepared to brush (to the skin) a Barbet 2-3x a week in addition to having assistance from a professional groomer every 4-6 weeks for nail trims, coat trimming, and ear hair trimming or plucking. If you plan on fully grooming at home, you will need a grooming table, dog blow dyer, bath tub, deep conditioning shampoo, conditioner, scissors, trimmers, and leave in conditioning sprays. Their coat continually grows and they will mat without proper brushing and care. They shed into their coat, so brushing is important for their health. Their skin and coat need fully dried after a bath and ear canals cleaned and checked to help avoid ear infections.
Stay in Touch
We appreciate when families send us yearly updates. We understand life is busy, but we love knowing how our pups are doing, any updates on their health are noted to help us make better breeding choices in future.
Recommended Pet Foods
- for Puppies: Lamb and Rice (or Oatmeal)
- for Adults: Lamb and Rice, Salmon, Bison, anything low grain. Avoid pea/legumes.
- recommended brand: Purina Pro
Recommended Grooming Tools + Leads + Collars:
- Brush and comb from: Chris Christensen
Slicker + Line / Greyhound comb - Shampoo: Groomers Edge Oatmeal Shampoo
- Conditioner: Groomers Edge The Solution Conditioner or Espana Silk Protein Conditioner
- Shampoo/Conditioner dilution bottle
- High Velocity Dryer: Flying Pig or Double K
- Leave in Conditioner: the Stuff or dilute the Solution Conditioner
- Grooming Table and arm (Table works!)
- Slip lead https://tinyurl.com/mwy2acvj
- Rolled Leather Collar https://tinyurl.com/yc2y75k3
Join and participate with the Barbet Club of America