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NEW BREEDS FOR 2021

SPORTING GROUP
The archetype water dog of France , the Barbet ( pronounced “ bar-bay ”) is a joyful , bright , and loyal companion . A rustic breed with roots as far back at the 16th century , this medium-sized dog locates , flushes , and retrieves birds . This versatile sporting dog gets its name from its distinctive beard ( barbe is French for beard ). His profuse coat of long , dense curly hair covers his body . The breed is slightly longer than tall with a substantial head and long sweeping tail . The Barbet has a bright and energetic expression and comes in all shades of black , gray , brown , and fawn with or without white markings as well as pied , mostly white with black , gray , brown , and fawn patches .

Barbet

TOY GROUP
Developed in Germany in the 1980s the Biewer ( pronounced “ beaver ”) Terrier is a whimsical toy breed that is light-hearted , intelligent , and amusing . The Biewer Terrier is an elegant , long-haired dog with a breed signature ponytail . Their fun-loving , childlike attitude makes them a devoted , loyal , and obedient companion , despite being mischievous at times . An easy going dog , they move with confidence and grace . Biewer Terriers are friendly with all animals . Their uniquely colored , flowing , soft , silky coat comes in blue / black and gold / tan , and gold / tan and white colors with its straight hair , parted in the middle , hanging close to the ground .

Biewer Terrier

BARBET : COURTSEY OF THE BARBET CLUB OF AMERICA , BIEWER TERRIER : COURTESY OF THE BIEWER TERRIER CLUB OF AMERICA
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