The Barbet Club of GB requires that all breeding stock is evaluated for Hip Dysplasia and Elbow Dysplasia using the BVA panel scoring; and inherited eye diseases using the BVA panel scheme. As well as DNA tests for health issues occurring in the breed.
It is a requirement that all litters are registered with the Kennel Club and it is encouraged that all litters are recorded on the pawpeds database.
Disclaimer: the Barbet Club GB is an impartial body and does not provide recommendations of individual breeders. The breeders detailed below (listed in alphabetical order) have agreed to comply with the Rules & Regulations and the Code of Ethics of the Barbet Club GB and the Kennel Club. However, absence from this list does not necessarily indicate non-compliance with either our club or the KC rules and regulations and Code of Ethics.
https://barbetclubgb.com/health/uk-health-testing/
It is the responsibility of the buyer to satisfy themselves that the correct criteria for buying and selling a puppy have been met, (both parents BVA hip and elbow scored, and eye tested using the BVA/KC eye scheme, and also be DNA tested with required results, including coat type and traits.)
Health test results can be checked online at https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/search/health-test-results-finder/ – and always ask to see copies of paperwork.
If you wish to be listed as a Barbet breeder and/or stud dog owner on the Barbet Club GB Website please check that you meet the criteria and recommendations in the Breeder Code of Ethics and UK Health Testing sections.
Please complete the application form attached below and email it to our health coordinator barbethealth@gmail.com to verify and approve your listing.
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Breeder Lisbeth Bowles
Kennel Name Agualeona
Email lbagualeona@gmail.com
Location – Somerset
Ambionhill Amour Indigo
Hips 0/0 Elbows 0
BVA eye test Clear 14.11.2023
prcdPra Clear, D locus D/D, Von Willebrand type1 Clear, cddy/ivdd Clear
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Breeder Catherine Crowther
Kennel Name Corve
Email corve.dogs@gmail.com
Location – Shropshire
Tel. 07972 743613
Corve Conqueror
Hips 5/5 Elbows 0
BVA eye test Clear 18.09.2024
prcdPra Clear, D locus D/D, Von Willebrand type1 Clear, cddy/ivdd Clear
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Breeder Amy Daminet
Kennel Name AmbionHill
Email. ambionhillbarbets@hotmail.com
Location – Warwickshire/Leicestershire
AmbionHill Amour Ava – litter due December 2025
Hips 1/3 Elbows 0
BVA eye test Clear 26.10.2025
prcdPra Clear, D locus D/D, Von Willebrand type1 Clear
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Breeder Clare Davies
Kennel Name Barbamor
Tel 07814 477698
Email barbamorbarbet@gmail.com
Location – North Wales
Yello Vom Zulimo mit Barbamor
Hips 4/4 Elbows 0
BVA eye test Clear 11.04.2025
prcdPra Clear, D locus D/D, Von Willebrand type1 Clear, cddy/ivdd Clear
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Breeder Laura Hill
Kennel Name Wittlebare
Tel 07876 655078
Email wittlebarebarbet@gmail.com
Location – Wiltshire
Novaforesta In A Nutshell
Hips 5/5 Elbows 0
BVA eye test Clear 01.03.2024
prcdPra Clear, D locus D/D, Von Willebrand type1 Clear
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Breeder Julie & Richard McDougal
Kennel Name Charamese
Email juliekmcdougal@gmail.com
Location – Dorset
Tel 07973 758106
Novaforesta Madame Figaro at Charamese – litter planned Spring 2026
Hips 3/2 Elbows 0
BVA eye test Clear 05.10.2025
prcdPra Clear, D locus D/D, Von Willebrand type1 Clear, cddy/ivdd Clear
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Breeder Maisie Theobald
Kennel Name Novaforesta
Tel 07787 412860
Email novaforesta-barbets@hotmail.com
Location – Hampshire
Novaforesta Nobody’s Girl – full waiting list for litter planned in 2026
Hips 4/6 Elbows 0
BVA eye test Clear 29.08.2024
prcdPra Clear, D locus D/D, Von Willebrand type1 Clear, cddy/ivdd Clear
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