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Barbet Eligible For AKC Retriever Hunting Test September 2012

Exciting News for the Barbet from the AKC FSS: At the April Board Meeting the following items were approved or passed: The Board reviewed a request from the Barbet Club of America. The Club is requesting that the breed be allowed to participate in AKC Retriever Hunting Tests. Without objection the Barbet will be added to the list of breeds
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Symposium Questions Requested by April 30

Whether or not you plan to attend the International Symposium in France this August, your questions are appreciated. The Club du Barbet, Lagotto et autres Chiens de Eau (French Club) and the Société Centrale Canine (French Kennel Club) will facilitate a discussion about the Barbet that will result in a revised Standard. Please send your questions to Symposium organizer Dr.
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Purina National Charity Event in Toronto

The 2012 Purina National saw the largest entry of Barbet ever held in Ontario. Saturday’s show had 15 Barbet entered from the USA, Ontario and Quebec, and several of our club members participated. Judy Descutner won 3 points on Garry Conklin’s class dog, Neigenuveaux’s Fantome de Lac, and Stephanie Dixon won 4 points on her Bayport Coco Chanel. The Purina
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Symposium International Sur le Barbet

Last month the Club du Barbet, Lagotto et autres Chiens de Eau (French Club) sent an invitation to all Barbet clubs around the world to attend a Symposium scheduled Saturday, August 4, 2012, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., in Châtel-Guyon, France. All Barbet owners (and their dogs) are encouraged to attend. The Symposium hosted by the French Club in coordination
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Barbet Newest Breed in AKC’s CHIC Program

I am pleased to report that as of February 16, 2012, during the week when America’s focus is on the purebred dog, the Barbet is now entered into AKC’s CHIC health database. The Barbet Club of America, in cooperation with Club Barbet Canada, have accomplished achieving recognition within the AKC Canine Health Information Center (CHIC) program. CHIC has established a
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2012 Calendars Completed

The 2012 Calendar is completed and the order was placed with the printer.  They will be sent in time for the holidays.  We ordered extras so you can still place your calendar orders.

BCA Board Opportunities

The Barbet Club of America Board of Directors is in the process of rewriting the By-Laws to align them with our Club goals.  Changes will be made subject to Membership vote.  We will send out the information by email and snail mail by Year End. We are adding Regional Directors to the BCA Board.  It will enable us to participate
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Our Name is Changed

The Barbet Fanciers Club of America recently changed its name to the Barbet Club of America. The BCA follows a more common naming convention for AKC Parent Clubs so with our sights on the future we chose to make the change. To support the change we are launching a new website. New content is on the way Health – We
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Submit Photos for the 2012 Calendar

The 2012 Calendar Fundraiser is underway and photos will be accepted through Monday, November 14th.  One photo is included with each membership.  Additional photos can be submitted for $5/each. Send your photos to BarbetClubofAmerica@gmail.com. Purchase additional photos and place calendar orders on the Fundraiser page. Your photos are what make the calendar special!

Annual Calendar Fundraiser

The Calendar Fundraiser and membership dues are the Barbet Club’s main sources of income. The revenue collected pays annual operating costs. The Club goals are carried out by volunteers. We hope our current members have enjoyed BCA membership this past year and want to remind you to renew your membership, submit calendar photo(s), and order calendar(s) by November 14th to qualify for
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