Barbados
It is a long time since Rhapsody has been out for a walk. Barbados is now in the rainy season, and we are thankful that the storms and hurricanes usually pass North of us but we have had lots of rain, and some thunder storms some evenings. We did have a very dry first quarter [...]
Continue reading about Ch. Calliope Rhapsody, CD, enjoying a walk
Barbados has an active Surfing Association and places like the Soup Bowl, Bathsheba, are popular spots for local and visiting surfers to wait for the waves to ride. We host surfing competitions in Barbados and we also send teams to international surfing competitions. So far I have not seen any surfing dogs in Barbados but [...]
The above puppies are a cross between a German Shepherd dog and a Belgium Shepherd dog (Malinois). The puppies’ parents were on the Novice Obedience Class with one of my Bouviers and they both have achieved the CD title and are involved in Schutzhound training. Interested persons can contact Trevor O’Neale at 231-7676 ©, or [...]
Continue reading about German Shepherd/Belgium Shepherd dog puppies for sale
It would be difficult to put a value on most people’s pets. Sure, there is the monetary value they paid for the pet but we all know that sometimes pets are priceless. The very rich can now pay a fortune to clone their beloved dogs, Rover or Daisy or whomever as they would miss them [...]
The Icelanic volcano left many tourists, especially from the UK stranded in Barbados. Barbados is regarded as a favorite destination in particular for UK visitors. And some visitors might actually regard Barbados as their second home as they might own property here, have relatives here or just be repeat visitors. Nobody likes to be stranded [...]
Continue reading about Dog showing world scene takes an Icelanic hit
Juffther Dream Lover, known as “Billy”, was purchased from the Juffther UK kennels last year by Dr. Wayne Welch. “Billy” came into the island as a Junior dog and he already had a very good show track record in the UK. At his first show here he was approximately 17 months and at that age, [...]
Continue reading about Billy, a top Rottweiler dog in Barbados
Liz Cartledge (of Ryslip) will be in Barbados after Crufts for the Barbados Kennel Club’s first 2010 All Breeds Championship Dog Show. At Crufts she will be judging the best of breed dogs in the Hound Group. This judge has judged dogs in Barbados on several occasions and would have friends on the island. The [...]
Continue reading about Liz Cartledge returns to Barbados to judge dogs
On Sunday, around 6:00 am. I was at Martin’s Bay, St. John. This area is a small, rustic, as yet unspoilt fishing village. The dog in the photo above was out walking with his owner. The dog which looked like an Akita mix, was well behaved and friendly and walked by his owner’s side without [...]
In Barbados, unlike some other parts of the world, there are no beaches which carry signs restricting dogs. And unlike what some overseas people might believe about the island, there are no private beaches. I agree that the island might have a cove or two with natural rocks which would be a deterrent for walkers, [...]
Dogs although they might have grounds to play on might not be motivated to exercise unless they are puppies at play. And their humans might be like wise. But put the two together, and a walk might do wonders for the health of the owner(s) and the dog(s). Barbados is a small island surrounded by [...]
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