Very ancient origins and boundless passion for water. These are the two main characteristics of the barbeta Razz dog lover of French origin who also has an interesting history and deserves to be explored. The collection of aquatic species is the most suitable for involving this animal, used since ancient times to deal with swamps e flush out the ducks.
Il barbet and his work inspired many painters, without forgetting that he was considered a trendy dog and suitable for the most powerful families. Her origins can even be traced back to the times of the Saracens and over the centuries this breed has kept its charm and usefulness intact. The hunters, not only French, still use it today for exciting and satisfying hunts. To get to know him better, one can only start from the peculiar characteristics and character.
Physical characteristics
Il hound it is not characterized by a particularly large bone structure. On the contrary, it can be said that the dog is from medium-small size. At first glance it looks much larger, but this is due to the by the which tends to deceive.
On a morphological level, it belongs to the category of the bracchi, but they have particular characteristics due precisely to the by the. mantle is thick and tends to be woolly e covers every aspect of the body. Head, muzzle and feet are covered with intense down.
In addition to having a particular type of coat, also the color sets it apart from other members of the race. The shaded hair extends over the entire length of the body and runs from the black, Grey, fawn brown, until the white and sand, with all its shades of color.
While at the beginning of the spread of the barbet the hair, although bulky, was left to highlight its beauty, with the passage of time it was decided to clip it. In this way the dog bought greater agility both to express themselves at their best in the race for prey during a hunting trip, and to stay at home.
Il physicist of the Barbet even if minute it is vigorous thanks to the well developed musculature and to a well structured bone structure, in which the proportions are fully respected. Each part of the body is well developed like the chest with rounded ribs, short neck and sturdy legs.
Character characteristics
The Barbet is a hunting dog of French origin accustomed to hunting outings, for this very reason he manages to establish a bond completely particular with his master towards which he nurtures an almost total devotion.
The dog with an adorable character, is not mischievous or with bad intentions, but on the contrary it is a lot smart and clever. Precisely for these characteristics it is not a difficult breed to breed train. The hunter will have to do nothing but follow the trainer's advice without making a mistake and between the two in a short time a very special relationship will be established.
The hound, as mentioned earlier, is quite a dog strong, therefore able to cope better all types of terrain and conditions. The Barbet is able to move easily both when it is chasing a prey inside a swamp, and when it is immersed in family life and in the living rooms of the house.
Often present in the house, it is much loved by children with whom he establishes a sociable and never aggressive relationship, often playful. Like the little ones, the Barbet loves being in the water, in which he will not pull back and start wallowing with the utmost naturalness.
Origins and disappearance of Barbet
La Razz used on a large scale over the past centuries, in early nineteenth century he became less and less present during hunting trips. Famous for the duck hunting, little by little he lost this primacy which had led him to be used less and less in the hunting field.
A brief return to the field took place in 1970 in France. The credit is due to Helene Petre, daughter of Dr. Winning, who decided to resume thebreeding of the breed in his kennel with some Barbet descendants of the gods Mas de la Chapelle of his father.
In the late 70s too Jean-Claude Hermans began to turn his attention to this breed. His intent was to recreate the Historical Barbet, according to its canons. For this reason he was prompted to create the French club of the Barbet which had the aim of reviving the breed, but at the same time assigning it a new classification.
For him the dog had to be placed inside the group 8 of which i retriever, Spaniel and all those water dogs. In this way the hound lost the wording of pointing dog.
Characteristics of the Barbet
Aesthetically beautiful barbet it is not just a athlete it's a skilled hunter, but it is a dog able to easily fit into the family especially if there are children.
The dog is characterized by a very special character, which makes him a tender and playful animal. The Barbet is the ideal companion dog because it needs attention, to be pampered and to have the attention on oneself. He doesn't like being put in a corner, but prefers to be the center of attention.
The maximum of character expresses it, as mentioned above, in the company of children from which draws energy just to play, have fun, run and give free rein to your own euphoric attitude.
The Barbet, despite being a perfect family dog, does have a few wait of his character that may result difficult to tame if you don't have the right fit. In this case it is better to be supported by an expert in the sector who will have the right way to make him fully express his character without losing sight of his task.
The dog is also considered very clever because it manages to learn the right commands in a short time and its role in a hunting trip. We must not forget that it was a hunting, shepherd and also water dog so it is an extremely versatile breed that with the right inputs adapts to any situation.