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    Congratulations to Sue Blandford and her Papillon dog, Swift, on achieving the Utility dog title.   She is the second person in Barbados to have achieved this title. Congratulations also to Sarah Hamilton and her Rhodesian Ridgeback, BIS Ch. Celtic River Fizz  on achieving the CDX  title and Sandra Manning with her German […]

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  YouTube videos of this German Shepherd, which went Best of Breed at Crufts, the largest dog show in the world, have been circulating. Years ago, there were videos labelled Pedigree Dogs Exposed and afterwards The Kennel Club, I believe did breed standard reviews and some breeds were actually “on watch”.  Breeds should appear fit […]

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Margaret on January 9th, 2016

Hope this will be a good, and happy year for dog owners/lovers in Barbados and around the world. In the photo are: Tibetan Terrier, Ch. Araki Miss Conduct at Calliope, C.D. “Tibby” and Ch. Chepam Valentina at Calliope C.D. “Isabella” who has also achieved the FCI BH working title.

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Margaret on December 14th, 2015

First time ever in Barbados, BH trials were held. The BH is a working dog title recognized by the FCI which is the largest worldwide canine organization. The BH (Begleithund) is a mental/socialization test usually done in Europe and a required prerequisite for IPO (Schutzhund) working titles. The BH starts with a written test for […]

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This Barbados Kennel Club’s All Breeds Championship Dog Show was held at Waterford on November 22nd and was judged by Jeff Luscott from the UK. Jeff Luscott has judged here before. He has previously been approved by The Kennel Club, UK, to judge Best in Show, the Working, Terrier, Pastoral and the Utility groups. Most […]

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Margaret on November 20th, 2015

Barbados Dog training reaches a new height. At The B’dos. Dog Training Club’s trials held at Waterford in November, the results were as follows: First time ever in Barbados a dog has achieved the Utility (UD) title. Pix provided by Sarah Hamilton. A huge training achievement for the dog, Ch.Crownridge Red Regent(AI), C.D. C.D.X. UD […]

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Margaret on October 26th, 2015

I think this judge enjoyed his visit to Barbados and judging dogs here. October 11, 2015, was The Barbados Kennel Club’s second All Breeds Championship Dog Show for the year. This was Robin Newhouse’s first judging assignment in the island. In the UK, he is approved by The Kennel Club to judge the Working, Pastoral […]

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Margaret on October 17th, 2015

Kybo Calypso Kid, a Tibetan Terrier and new to the island attended a puppy socialisation class on October 17th. The class, organised and held by The Barbados Dog Training Club was just for puppies to help them socialise with other dogs, people, the environment. This is so very important for puppies. Puppy breeds such as […]

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Margaret on August 13th, 2015

  Formula One’s Racing car celebrity, Lewis Hamilton, visited Barbados for Crop Over celebrations and festival in August this year. He was seen partying with his friend, our local singing superstar Rihanna, and other friends. He was also seen having a relaxing and fun filled time in the sea. Accompanying him were his two English […]

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Margaret on June 30th, 2015

Here is Ch. Chepam Valentina at Calliope. She is a 17 month, soon to be 18 month old, Bouvier Des Flandres. She has achieved 2 (out of 2) Best Puppy in Show and 1 Reserve Working Group win. 3 Challenge Certificates out of 3 shows from UK judges Tom Mather, Geoffrey Corish and Derek Smith. […]

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