Fernanda Barlow was born in Brazil. The love for animals is in her
blood as through her childhood she was constantly around animals. Her
father, mother, sister and a couple of cousins are veterinarians. She
grew up going regularly to her parents farms, and later on, for a couple of years
she helped in her mother's Animal Hospital.
The Caramuru Kennel was established in 2006 when Fernanda bought a
puppy. That little puppy stole her heart from day one, and driven by
this love, she realized that she wanted to take her involvement with the
Boston Terrier breed to a higher level.
Fernanda was already absolutely in love with the Boston Terrier breed,
when in one of the dog shows they went to, her husband Roger met a
French Bulldog and was awestruck at how gorgeous and sweet they were. It
all started as a joke, but shortly after that day Fernanda and her
husband were studying yet another big eared breed and planning to bring
home their first French Bulldog.
Although she doesn't have a pushed-in face, bat ears and has a totally
different look of the other dogs, Abbey is Fernanda's childhood dream of
having a Bull Terrier and now officially a part of Caramuru kennel.
Abbey is a very special pet not only for her exotic appearance, but for
her sweetness and charisma.
Caramuru Kennels health tests their Boston Terriers and French Bulldogs
for typical breed illnesses and breed flaws. All Caramuru's dogs are
tested for deafness ( Brain Auditory Evoked Response - BAER),
Preliminary Patella Evaluations, genetic eye disease (Canine Eye
Registration Foundation - CERF), DNA JHC (Juvenile Hereditary Cataracts)
and have been screened for hemi-vertabrae.
Due to the unique genetic faults commonly found in French Bulldogs and
Boston Terriers, the Caramuru bitches and males are extensively tested and x-rayed (trachea, hips,
knees and spine) prior breeding.
The Caramuru males are available for stud with approved bitches. Bitches
considered for breeding must also have proof of health clearance and a
copy of the their health test will be kept and archived by Fernanda
Barlow at the Caramuru
Kennel.
They seldom have puppies, and only plan litters when it is believed that
a particular breeding will yield something that they plan on keeping.
From each litter born, they select the best picks to keep and all other
puppies are placed as pets.
Caramuru' Boston Terriers and French Bulldog puppies are placed in suitable homes and Fernanda remains 100%
available to the new owners. Fernanda prides herself on the fact that
her dogs live with her in her house and they are members of the family.
They are very much loved by Fernanda, her husband and their two
daughters.
Focusing on showing and developing champions, as well as quality
companions, showing is Fernanda's hobby and her passion. She enjoys
participating in the showing/breeding Community and is a member of the
Boston Terrier Club of America, French Bulldog Club of America and
Minuteman Boston Terrier Club.
Caramuru Kennel is located in California - USA. If you wish to know more
about future litters, puppies and breeding rules, please
contact Caramuru.