BOWEN

Bowen de l’Ile Romande

16th of April 2008 – 23rd of October 2020

Captured by Joiel’s Palace

Bowen was my first dog of my own. With him, a lifelong wish came true for me: to finally be allowed to have a dog. For Andreas, too, Bowen was his first dog, and although he meant a great deal to us both, Bowen always remained a little mummy’s boy.

For me, Bowen embodies the perfect family dog. He had a very special and creative character, and he was up for anything, as long as he was convinced of it himself. With his charming manner he made us laugh again and again. We were heart and soul, and he was exactly the dog I would wish for anyone starting out with dogs.

My original dream of taking part in REDOG with Bowen never came true. Instead, we discovered the world of dog shows together. Bowen grew into a very successful show dog and was, in his day, among the most successful Barbets in the show ring. And he was well aware that he was something special.

Above all, though, Bowen opened up the world of the Barbet to me. Since he moved in with us on 11 July 2008, I have learned an incredible amount about this breed, its particularities and its unique character. Bowen is the reason why I have taken this cheerful, funny, friendly and lovable breed so deeply to heart.

And ultimately he is also the reason why Barbets are a firm part of our lives today, and why we decided to breed this wonderful breed ourselves.

Health Tests

†Bowen died of cancer on 23 October 2020.

Working Tests

Bowen passed the therapy dog examination and worked in several institutions.

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