Download or read book The Barbet: A Complete and Comprehensive Beginners Guide To: Buying, Owning, Health, Grooming, Training, Obedience, Understanding written by Michael Stonewood and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-03-14 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Barbet is a breed of medium-sized water dog that originates from France. The breeds name, 'Barbet, ' comes from the French word 'barbe' which means 'beard, ' which is a reference to the breeds unique coat. Traditionally, the breed has been used as a gun dog, a guard dog and as a sailor's assistant. The Barbet is considered to be a rare breed and can only be officially registered in France, Holland, Germany, Sweden and Canada. However the breed is gaining popularity as a household pet, mainly in Scandinavian countries and North America, due to its flexibility and affectionate personality. The breed comes in a variety of colorations but it is most common for a Barbet's coat to be black, white and black or brown. It is not uncommon for the Barbet to have white paws or a white crest of hair on its chest. The breed has a very unique and characteristic coat. The Barbet's coat is very long and thick and must be groomed on a regular basis to avoid matting. If a Barbet's coat is not groomed on a regular basis it is not uncommon for their coat to shed huge chunks of hair. The Barbet is known to be friendly, obedient, intelligent and affectionate. The Barbet is very family orientated and will want to spend its time in the same room as its family members. The breed is also known to be very gentle which makes it a perfect for families with small children or the elderly. Before purchasing any pet it is important to understand that as a pet owner you are responsible for the care and wellbeing of your pet. It is important to try and learn as much as you can about the animal you are considering to keep as a pet to make sure that your lifestyle, household and financial status are suited to provide your pet with the best possible care. This guide has been designed to provide you with both precise and concise information about a Barbet's basic needs to help you provide your pet with the best quality care practices. This guide will give an in-depth explanation on training your Barbet, raising your Barbet from a puppy, grooming, health care and everything in between! "The Barbet: A Complete and Comprehensive Beginners Guide to: Buying, Owning, Health, Grooming, Training, Obedience, Understanding and Caring for Your Barbet," by Michael Stonewood is the perfect purchase or gift for a first time Barbet owner. This guide includes sections on caring for a puppy, breeding, health care, training, the basic cost of owning an Barbet and much more. This book is the second edition - the first edition was published by 'Dog Care Professionals.'