Our Dogs
Birdie (Novaforesta Never Ending )
Born in January 2026 we have high expectations for this little girl.
Magpie (Novaforesta Nobodys Girl)
Born in March 2021, Magpie is from the first litter of Roobarb (See below).
Magpies first litter was born in September 2023, a litter of seven males, and her second litter was in November 2024 when she had a litter of seven pups, two males and five females.
Magpies third and final litter of eight pups were born in January 2026. Comprising of three males and five females, one of which is Birdie (see above).
Magpie`s pedigree can be viewed by clicking Here
Moby (Sabio Perro Volcano Energy)
Moby was imported into the UK from Poland in June 2019 and has already earned his place in UK barbet history by being the first barbet to enter the show ring at Crufts (entirely due to the way show classes are ordered but we`ll take it)
Moby has regularly passed his B.V.A Eye Tests and has a B.V.A hip score of 10 (7,3)and is a F.C.I. grade `A2`. Moby also has an elbow score of 0/0.
Moby sired a litter of four pups with Snoop Dog (Novaforesta Lady Fern) in April 2020 and a mating with Roobarb (see below) in 2021 produced a litter of eight pups, one of which is Magpie (see above).
Moby has had semen sent to Finland where two litters were born producing thirteen pups in total.
Moby`s pedigree can be viewed by clicking Here
Roobarb (Trufallie Cashew)
Born in February 2019, literally round the corner from where we live, Roobarb is a fourth generation UK barbet. Named after the childrens cartoon series `Roobarb and Custard` rather than the plant, which explains the unorthodox spelling of her name.
Although not her favourite environment Roobarb has done well in the showring having won her class at Hampshire Gun Society show, and taking part at Crufts 2020 in the showring and has been a regular at Discover Dogs on the Barbet stand.
However, her favourite passtime is a day spent shooting and she will retrieve all day long; and if she is just out on a walk, then squirrels are worth a chase.
Roobarb passed all her B.V.A Eye Tests up until 2024 and has a B.V.A hip score of 13 (6,6), F.C.I. grade `B1` and an elbow score of 0/0.
Roobarb has had three litters, her first in March 2021 after a mating with our own Moby (see above) produced a litter of eight pups.
She has had two further litters after matings with Cosmo
(Sabio Perro Divoc with Novaforesta) in 2022 and 2024 producing four and seven pups respectively. Roobarb has now retired from breeding.
Roobarb`s pedigree can be viewed by clicking Here
Snoop Dog (Novaforesta Lady Fern)
Snoop Dog (Novaforesta Lady Fern) comes from Martha`s first litter born in 2015 (see below). This litter was of personal interest as the pups were a combination of the two original lines brought into the UK in 2006.
Snoop passed her B.V.A Eye Test in January 2020 and she has a B.V.A hip score of 4 (2,2) which is an `A` in the European equivalent. Snoop also has an elbow score of 0/0.
Snoop had her first litter of four pups after a mating with Moby (Sabio Perro Volcano Energy at Novaforesta) in April 2020. A second litter in February 2022 after a mating with Hamish (Geum von Springbell) produced seven pups and a final mating in June 2023 with Cosmo (Sabio Perro Divoc with Novaforesta) produced six pups. Snoop has now retired from breeeding and enjoys sniffing things and thinking about dinner.
Snoops`s pedigree can be viewed by clicking Here
Hallie (Charamese Hermione)
Hallie (Charamese Hermione) was bred in the UK by Julie McDougal and comes from a litter of 14. Born on 04/04/12, Hallie is the daughter of two dogs of our own breeding, her dam, Bonnie (Novaforesta Dora) and sire Eton (Novaforesta Eton) are both excellent examples of the breed and with a breeding coefficient of 8.57% over six generations, this was a litter that we obviously took a keen interest in.
Hallie has passed `Confirmation` in France - where dogs over a year old are examined by an experienced French judge and certified as being good examples of the breed. Hallie has since gone on to achieve amazing success in the showring in France and became a French Champion in 2014.
Not just a pretty face, Hallie has also passed the Test d`Aptitude Naturelle (Eau) the basic French test for retrievers in water.
Hallie has now been retired, having produced 2 wonderful litters in the UK. Hopefully some of these will go on to match their mother's success.
Hallie`s pedigree can be viewed by clicking Here
Hallie - Charamese Hermione doing what water dogs do.
For further information about Novaforesta Barbets please
e-mail enquiries@novaforesta-barbet.org.uk
In Memorium
Remembering our dogs who are no longer with us but have made a significant contribution to the breed and especially our hearts.
Martha (Reeds Fowlings Alexia)
Martha (Reeds Fowlings Alexia) was born in Holland on 14/08/2012 and was imported into the UK in December of that year. Again this was a litter whose progress was being monitored as Martha`s mother (Novaforesta Effie) was born with us in the UK. When Effie was mated with Quaciendas Alex Gauche Unique and a female was available this seemed to be too good an opportunity to pass up on.
Martha was loved by all. She was always a bit of a character and seemed to make people smile whatever she did. Despite giving the appearance of being a bit of a diva at times, Martha was more than happy to give truth to the saying "as muddy as a barbet" and passed the Test d`Aptitude Naturelle (Eau) the basic French test for retrievers in water. Martha went on to attend several shooting days in the UK and acquitted herself well in the field.
Martha had a B.V.A hip score of 15 (7,8) which is an `B` in the European equivalent.
Martha passed `Confirmation` in France - where dogs over a year old are examined by an experienced French judge and certified as being good examples of the breed, and was graded as `Excellent` by two different judges over two days at a major show in France.
In September 2016 she won `Best of Breed` at an International Show in Le Touquet, France.
Martha`s first litter were born in February 2015 following a mating with Novaforesta Dudley and comprised five females and one male.
Her second litter, born in June 2017 comprised seven pups, having been mated using Artificial Insemination by Canadian Champion Flacon D'Paris Of Neigenuveaux.
Martha enjoyed her retirement going for long walks in the New Forest and looking for something smelly to roll in.
Martha sadly passed away in March 2026 at 13 and a half years old.
Martha`s pedigree can be viewed by clicking Here
Bepoppy
Bepoppy - Photograph by Greg Knight
Bepop, originally `Poppy` with the `Be` added to comply with the French naming system, was born on 19th March 2006 in France. She spent her quarantine period with Mme Elaine Fichter near Lyon and during this time passed the T.A.N (Test d'Aptitudes Naturelles) the basic water retrieving test. She arrived in the UK on 04/02/2007 and quickly settled into family life.
She passed her Grade 1 Gundog test after being trained at home and went on to enjoy several seasons shooting, something she really excelled at.
She had a British Veterinary Association Hip Score of 9 which is the European equivalent of A2. She passed all her eye tests up until her last one in 2013.
In 2008 Bepop had a litter of 12 puppies after a mating with Caya de la Serve de la Chapelle d'Alexandre in France.
A second litter of seven pups followed in 2013 after a mating with Jedi Vom Zulimo, a Swiss male living in Belgium.
Although by no means a frequent visitor to the showring, at the Nationale d`Elevage in Le Blanc in 2009 Bepop was given an aggregate score of "Excellent -" after marking by three judges.
Bepop sadly passed away in late 2019 aged 12 and a half.
Bepop`s pedigree can be viewed by clicking Here
Betsy Bonheur
Betsy Bonheur - Photograph by Christina Dietmann
Betsy Bonheur De La Baie Des Landes or to us just plain Betsy was born on the 7th of February 2006 in France. She remained with her breeder until she was able to enter the UK on 04/01/07 due to the quarantine regulation in force at that time. Despite her stamina, strength and turn of speed across open ground, Betsy was very much the `lady`. She loved the water and swimming just for the fun of it but prefered to avoid the mud although she would go out in all weathers and cover any distance required of her.
Betsy had a British Veterinary Association Hip Score of 15 which is the European equivalent of B1 and passed her eye tests up until her last one in 2010.
In March 2008 Betsy had a litter of 7 puppies after a mating with Borée di Barbochos Reiau de Prouvenco, a brown male from France originally but then living in the Netherlands.
At only her second visit to a dog show, the Nationale d`Elevage in Le Blanc in 2009 Betsy was given an aggregate score of "Excellent +" after marking by three judges and went on to be awarded the Reserve Certificate in a competitive class against bitches from six other countries.
Betsy had a second litter of 6 puppies in November 2009 after a mating with Bachus di Barbochos Reiau de Prouvenco.
Betsy sadly passed away in 2013
Betsy`s pedigree can be viewed by clicking Here