Biscay Waterdogs Inc.

BONNIE
She is our first Barbet, and we got her in 2006, after a couple years researching breeds, and finally finding and deciding on the Barbet.
"CH. Couraliee Buoyant Black Bonnie CGN" 
Bonnie was born April 27, 2006 in St. Basile, Quebec, Canada. She is 1 of eight puppies, all black.
Bonnie was the first Barbet to earn a Best Puppy in Show (Guelph KC 2007) in Canada.
Bonnie is a confirmed Canadian Champion.  She ranked #2 Barbet in Canada for 2007.
Bonnie is also a certified Canine Good Neighbour. She is CKC registered. She is also registered with the AKC FSS program.
Bonnie weighs 22 kg/48 lbs and stands 59 cm/23 inches tall.
Her hips and elbows are OVC certified Normal. Her eyes are CERF certified E1.
Bonnie loves to run, play, and swim.
She once followed me around an 8 km lake - swimming after my kayak. She is an excellent swimmer.
Nicknames: BonBon, Mama Bon and Fluffy.

ANTON
He is our first male Barbet, and we got him in 2006, after a long and tedious importation process, from Poland.
 "Anton z Gorki Podduchownej CGN, Dock Dogs Novice Jumper" 
Anton was born June 2, 2006 in Pabiancka Pabianice, Poland.  He was the only male in a litter of 9 puppies.
Anton is an Obedience Graduate. He also actively competes in Dock Dogs - Dock diving events, and is only the 2nd Barbet in the World to compete in this athletic sport.  He is a titled Jumper.
Anton is also a certified Canine Good Neighbour. He is also registered with the AKC FSS program.
Anton is PKC and FCI registered with a 3 generation export pedigree, and is CKC registered.
Anton weighs 25.5 kg/56 lbs and stands 57.5 cm/22.5 inches tall.
His hips and elbows are OVC certified Normal. His eyes are CERF certified E1.
Anton is an incredibly fast runner, a great swimmer, able to retrieve on land or in water.
His hunting skills are excellent, and he comes from a lineage of great hunters. His sisters and mother are all active hunters both here and in Europe. Anton once caught a doe's leg and tried to take her down, before being called off.
Anton lives with our "niece" Julia, and her husband Gary in Kitchener - about 25 minutes away from us.
Nicknames: Ape, Antoney-woney and Big Guy

ASTA
She is our second female Barbet, and also imported from Poland. We got her just before Christmas of 2006.
"CH. Asta z Gorki Podduchownej CGN"
Asta was born June 2, 2006 in Pabiancka Pabiance, Poland. She was 1 of nine puppies in her litter.
Asta is a confirmed Canadian Champion. She ranked #2 Barbet in Canada for 2007.
Asta is a certified Canine Good Neighbour.  She is PKC and FCI registered  with a 3 generation export pedigree, CKC registered, as well as registered with the AKC FSS program.
Asta weighs 24 kg/55 lbs and stands 55 cm/21inches tall.
Her hips and elbows are OVC certified Normal. Her eyes are CERF certified E1.
Asta loves to hunt and track. She has an excellent hunting lineage - her sisters, brother and mother all actively hunt.
Asta can air or gound scent out prey from 100 yards away, and can flush, and retrieve. Occasionally she brings her "treats" into the house, to show us her skills.
Nicknames: Asta Bear, Mama Bear, Bear

CIGALE
She is a lovely Barbet, imported from France in 2007, and we actually picked her up in the NL after good friends from Quaciendas Kennel brought her home with them and her sister.
"CH. Cigale di Barbochos Reiau de Prouvenco CGN"
Cigale was born June 17, 2007 in St. Gabriel, France. She was 1 of eight puppies, all brown (in french, Marron)
Cigale is a confirmed Canadian Champion.
Cigale is a certified Canine Good Neighbour. She is SCC registered with a 3 generation export pedigree, as well as CKC registered.  She is also registered with the AKC FSS program.
Cigale weighs 18 kg/40 lbs and stands 52 cm/20.5 inches tall.
Her hips and elbows are OVC certified Normal. Her eyes are CERF certified Normal.
Cigale gets along with almost anyone and everyone, we consider her "Miss. Congeniality". She loves to run and play.  Cigale is from the last bred litter of Madame Petre of France, the daughter of Dr. Charles Vincenti, the man responsible for saving the breed from annihilation after the devastation of WWII.
Nicknames: Ciggy-Bum, Bum Bum, Chiggy.

SERAFINA
"CH. Serafina Biscay's Radiant Ruby CGN"
Serafina was born to Bonnie and Anton in June of 2008 here at our home.
Fina, as we call her, was born with a liver shunt, medically known as portosystemic shunt. Now, whether this was hereditary or a birth defect, we will never know. Historically, dogs with this issue, die at an early age....but with the help of a holistic vet and some excellent RAW feeding, Fina lives a good life, and continues to do well.
Serafina is a CKC Conformation Champion and a Canine Good Neighbour.  She is CKC registered with a 3 generation pedigree as well as registered with the AKC FSS program.  She is a wonderful family companion.
Fina lives with us, and delights and amazes us with her intelligence and fierce loyalty to her "pack"
Nicknames: Fina, Feenee, Sara-weiner.

DISCO
"CH. Nelum-Himalis Disque D'or CGN"
Disco was imported from Finland along with his sister Daphne who lives with our good friends Chris and Ula Pepper of "The Friendly Barbet"  Disco was born May 17, 2009 in Porvoo Borga, Finland. 
He was 1 of 7 puppies. Brother to fawn sister Deetha Deja Vu.
Disco is a confirmed Canadian Champion and a certified Canine Good Neighbour.
Disco is registered with the Finnish Kennel Club and has a 3 generation export pedigree.  He is CKC registered and is registered with the AKC FSS program. He is DNA typed through the AKC.
He weighs 27 kg/58 lbs and stands 59 cm/23 inches tall.
His hips and elbows are OVC certified Normal. His hips are also OFA certified A1=Excellent. His eyes are CERF certified normal.
Disco is a sweet dog and makes an excellent Therapy dog. 
Nicknames: Big head, Mr. Big, Disco-dog

ROCKET
"Fly Me To The Moon de la Serve de la Chapelle d'Alexandre" 
He is a wonderful boy we brought home from France in the summer of 2010.  Born May 11, 2010 and 1 of 5 puppies born to Bijou my Babe and Compay II (de la Serve de la Chapelle d'Alexandre)
He is SCC registered with a 3 generation export pedigree, as well as CKC registered. He is also registered with the AKC FSS program. He is DNA typed through Antagene in France.
Rocket is a TRUE retriever....able to retrieve on land or water, in any weather...has a keen understanding of "back" and can ground or air scent for his bird, whatever bird it may be.
Rocket is a happy go lucky boy, who LOVES to be working and hanging out with the rest of the pack. He's a special boy and did compete in CKC Conformation events, but hated it...so we don't take him to shows anymore. He's much happier in the field anyway!!
Nicknames: Rocky, Rocket Man and Rockstar

MURPHY
He is our latest male addition, in cooperation with Stacy Able from Ginkgo de Barbet (American Barbet) in Indiana.
"CH. Barbochos Murphy's" was born August 15, 2010 in Trois Rivieres, Quebec from fellow Authentic Barbet breeder Jacques Cyr.  He is one of 6 puppies.
He is son to Bibiche di Barbochos Reiau de Prouvenco and Italian stud Piero della Francesca.
Murphy lives with our close friends (not only very good friends, but they live only 10 minutes from us!)
Murphy is CKC registered with a 3 generation pedigree.  He is also registered with the AKC FSS program and his DNA typing is done through the AKC as well. Murphy is a CKC titled conformation Champion.
Murphy is a very fast runner, able to retrieve and is great with children (he has 3 human kids!)
Nicknames: Murph, Murphy

VIXEN
She is the first pup of our own breeding to be kept with us in our home.
"BISS, BPISS Vixen Biscay's True Garnet"
Codie, as we call her, was born January 5, 2011 at our farm in Wellesley, Ontario. She is one of 5 puppies born to Cigale di Barbochos Reiau de Prouvenco and Anton z Gorki Podduchownej.
We are very happy with her temperament, structure as well as her instinct/ability.
Codie lives with us, and recently at the First Ever Barbet Specialty Show, she was awarded BISS, BOW and BPIS.
She is CKC registered with a 3 generation pedigree. She is also registered with the AKC FSS program.
Nicknames: Vixxy, and Coder

VEGAS
Vegas is our latest female addition, a pup bred in co-operation with Butterblac Reg'd Kennels. 
"Vegas Biscay's for Butterblac" 
Vegas was born February 28, 2011 at our farm in Wellesley, Ontario. She is one of 10 puppies born to Asta z Gorki Podduchownej and Nelum-Himalis Disque D'or (Disco).
Vegas lives with us, and in cooperation with Wendy Schira of Butterblac Reg'd Kennels. In her first 8 months of life, Vegas has placed 3rd overall at the SOARS first Sanction Match, was awarded Best Puppy and placed 4th in Puppy Group at South Western Ontario Sporting Dog Show, Best Puppy in Group at Halifax NS Kennel Club and 2 Best Puppy in Group at Kent Kennel Club!
Vegas is CKC registered with a 3 generation pedigree and also registered in the AKC FSS program.
Nicknames: Vegs, Veggie

All of our breeding dogs are health tested and temperament tested.
All of our puppies are tested at 49 days using the Volhard scale and at 56 days with the Hastings Temperament and Behaviour scale.
We offer breeder support for the lifetime of your Barbet.

We CERF (eyes) as well as Xray  HIPS and ELBOWS, which are certified through the OVC (Guelph Veterinary University - Canada) and where necessary OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals).
All of the above results are published on the internet and are there for the viewing.

IF you don't see a test listed or a link listed and you are interested, please ask.  We would be happy to share the official documented results (certificates, registrations) with you. 
 

CERF for Barbet:  CERF

OVC for Barbet: OVC