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First National Specialty Show for the Barbet

Club Barbet Canada’s First National Barbet Specialty Show will be held on Saturday, August 25, 2012 in conjunction with the Stormont, Dundas and Glengary Association All Breed Dog Show in Long Sault, Ontario. There will be trophies and rosettes offered for many classes, please visit our Trophy page for a detailed list.

The judge for the Specialty will be Francisco Chapa D.V.M.

Veterinarian, owner, breeder and handler since 1968 of German Shepherd, Borzoi, Boxer, Afghan Hound, American Cocker Spaniel, Shih Tzu, and Whippets. Produced Mexican, International, De Las Americas and World Champions. His Whippets won 45 Best in Shows.

Member of Mexican Kennel Club since 1973, started with the Judge's exams in 1978, approved in 1989 in all breeds, International Judge FCI.

He has been judging in many countries:
Australia, Argentina, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, United States of America, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, New Zealand, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Uruguay, South Africa, Venezuela.

Future Appointments 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, New Zealand, South Africa, USA, India, Ecuador, Mexico.

High lights - Top Dog Shows:
Best of the Best in Argentina
Show of Shows in Canada
Sydney 2000 (Olympics Games) Australia
Sunbury Association in Australia
World Dog Show Mexico 1999
Millennium Dog Show in Puerto Rico
Mission Circuit in USA
Dog of the Year 2002 in South Africa

Specialty Dog Shows in Australia, Argentina, United States of America and New Zealand:
Boxer, Welsh Corgi Pembroke, Welsh Corgi Cardigan, Alaskan Malamute, Dalmatian, Maltese, English Setter, Irish Setter, Gordon Setter, English Cocker Spaniel, American Cocker Spaniel, Old English Sheepdog, Pequines, Jack Russell, Great Pyrenees, Great Dane, German Shepherd, Doberman, English Pointer, German Pointer, Chihuahua Smooth, Chihuahua Long Hair, Whippets, Afghan Hound, Miniature Schnauzer, Standard Schnauzer, Giant Schnauzer, Shih Tzu, Lhasa Apso.

Show Secretary and Show Chair: Colmars

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Here is a list of some of the classes that will be offered at the 2012 National Barbet Specialty Show

  • Best of Breed
  • Best of Opposite
  • Best Puppy
  • Best of Winner's
  • Winner's Dog
  • Winner's Bitch
  • Reserve Winner's Dog
  • Reserve Winner's Bitch
  • Gun Dog Male
  • Gun Dog Female
  • Best Gun Dog
  • Canadian Bred Male
  • Canadian Bred Female
  • Best Canadian Bred
  • Bred by Exhibitor Male
  • Bred by Exhibitor Female
  • Best Bred By Exhibitor
  • Stud Dog & Get
  • Brood Bitch & Get
  • Altered Male
  • Altered Female
  • Best Altered
  • Veterans Male
  • Veterans Female
  • Best Veterans
  • Brace


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Barbet Puppy Sweeps

Club Barbet Canada will also be offering a Puppy Sweeps competition for Barbet puppies 6 months of age and under eighteen months of age and entered in any of the regular official classes at the specialty show. Puppy Sweeps will be held on Saturday, August 25th, 2012. This event will also be held in conjunction with the Stormont, Dundas and Glengary Association Dog Show.

The judge for Puppy Sweeps will be Mr. Jim Bricknell.

Judges Biography:

Mr. Bricknell started showing Newfoundlands in 1972, and breeding in 1975. He has judged Newfoundland National Specialties in eight countries, in Canada, he has judged Specialties for Newfoundlands, Great Pyrenees, St. Bernards, Mastiffs, Samoyeds, and Dobermans. Mr. Bricknell is licensed for all of Group 3, all Group 7, and on permit for 1/2 of Group 1. He is a Life member of the CKC and the Newfoundland Dog Club of Canada. Mr. Bricknell is the current President of the NDCC , Chair of the NDCC, Judges Education Committee, and a member of the Judges Education Comm. of the Newfoundland Club of America.

Show Secretary and Show Chair: Colmars

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Parade of Title Holders

If your Barbet has earned a title then make sure you enter the Parade of Title Holders to celebrate your achievement. Club Barbet Canada will be offering a commemorative rosette to all participants who join in the Parade of Title Holders on Saturday August 25th, 2012. Exact time to be announced.

Entry Form

Exact times of the National Barbet Specialty Show, the Barbet Puppy Sweeps and the Parade of Title Holders will be posted as soon as they become available.

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Barbet Booster

Club Barbet Canada will also be having a booster on Sunday, August 26, 2012, at the Stormont, Dundas and Glengary Association Dog Show. Prizes and rosettes will be provided for Best of Breed, Best of Opposite Sex, Best Puppy in Breed, Best of Winners, Winners Dog and Winners Bitch.

The judge for the Booster will be Peggy Gutierrez-Otero.

Show Secretary and Show Chair: Colmars

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