I'm Ellen R., the breeder behind Ethelred Barbet located in Sarasota, FL. We breed and show our dogs out of a love for and dedication to the protection and betterment of the breed. It is our goal to produce healthy, show-quality puppies with wonderful temperaments. With this in mind, we consider a variety of factors when making breeding decisions, and we only breed dogs that are exemplary representations of the standard. We provide each of our dogs and puppies with the best care, and we ensure each pup that we don’t keep goes to a responsible, loving home.
Proud AKC breeder of Merit.
Our GCH Bandi Lackie Splendrki is currently the number 2 Barbet. He won Best of Breed at the National Dog Show and was on NBC after the Thanksgiving Day Parade! We are honored to be recognized as an AKC Breeder of Merit.
Q. & A. with Ellen
Why did you start breeding?
I have been showing dogs for over 40 years. My dogs have earned Obedience titles, Fastcat titles and Companion Dog titles as well as their AKC championship titles.
What makes your program special?
My dogs are pets first and I place pups in loving homes. Pups are raised lovingly in my home. My grandsons visit regularly to help socialize them.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include brown and black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 5
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 5
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 5
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Ellen
Ellen has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $500 refundable deposit and between $3,500 - $4,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This includes a four generation pedigree, AKC registration papers, microchip, grooming guide and lots of socialization of the pups. Refundable if we do not have a match for your lifestyle.”
Contract & health guarantee
Ellen may provide a written contract or
health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps
protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you
both have a clear understanding of the terms of your
puppy purchase. If Ellen offers a contract
or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them.
If you have any questions or want to know more,
don’t hesitate to reach out to Ellen directly.
Ethelred Barbet meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Responsible breeding practices
Health of breeding dogs and puppies
Puppy environment and enrichment
Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Envee, mom
Barbet
About Envee
Envee is a female Barbet. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ellen decided to make her part of their program. Ellen has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Envee, mom
Barbet
About Envee
Envee is a female Barbet. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ellen decided to make her part of their program. Ellen has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Max, dad
Barbet
About Max
Max is a medium sized boy with an exuberant personality who excels at FASTCAT as well. Several of his offspring are close to their championships.
Madee, mom
Barbet
About Madee
Madee is a female Barbet. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ellen decided to make her part of their program. Ellen has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Ethelred Barbet reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Barbets.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), DNA Profile
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).