Meet Tuppence the Barbet... and our Resident Wolf

This video is all about Tuppence the Barbet and our resident wolf here in the remote pine forests of southwest Finland. If you're interested in the breed then you'll find lots more information within.
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[@aceaudiohq]

Our family friend has a mushroom dog which recognizes 12 different mushrooms. You can train her by using identical jars/tins, one which has the smell of a specific mushroom and others are empty, make sure the dog can’t get to the mushroom so the jars should have a lid with holes, a mesh or something similar. When the dog points to the correct jar, give a treat. Little by little add some distracting smells (moss, pine cones, mushrooms you don’t want her to find) in the other jars. Also you should train her to either bark or sit when the mushroom has been found, using a paw or nose touch the mushroom will often end up the being destroyed or eaten. After this period you should start to hide mushrooms around the yard or forest for the dog to find with you, just use gloves or the dog will only start finding mushrooms with your scent on them, also make note that when you hide them, your will leave a smell trail so the dog might think that by following your scent will lead to a mushroom, so you might need to mask it by crisscrossing in the woods or something similar to mask it. You should start with a mushroom you know there are plenty of in your area so that they will be many succesful moments when starting out. When the dog has comfortably learned one mushroom type, you can add another. I think the biggest threat to dogs in the Finnish wilderness are the common european adder and disease carrying ticks, unless the dog is alone, then it’s the lynx and wolves. Happy mushroom training!

[@MossyBottom]

Wonderful. Thank you for taking the time to explain the process, we'll definitely give this a try later this year. :)

[@paulineoneill852]

I am a dog lover and have four rescue dogs and I absolutely LOVED this video. Thank you.

[@trudiatherton7112]

What a darling Tuppence is, so full of fun :)

[@jacquesrosondil]

The wolf population has grown quite significantly in the past 20 years or so, especially in western Finland. Previously wolves were nigh extinct from the area, but new regulations to protect them and a growing deer population have brought them back in some numbers. Consistent wolf sightings are quite a new phenomenon around the area you are located. It’s only during recent years that people have had to start taking precaution because of wolves. The discussion around wolves is still relatively active, fresh and perhaps divisive. In any case, the interactions you may have with wolves could be quite novel and not something long time residents of the area would be much more well versed in.

[@katnip198]

How can a dog be so cute and full of himself? It gives me joy to see him play in the snow. What a wonderful addition to the family.

[@bergannon6585]

Absolutely adorable. I also never heard of this breed, but she looks like a perfect match for your family. I look forward to seeing more of her adventures. Love from Ireland ❤

[@ameliagfawkes512]

I wonder how many of us now want a Barbet???

[@skookumjack]

Hello Daniel, i have a male dog, Jack. He is a barbet in everyway except in breed! He has all the loves to swim in the sea and any body of water he can find! He's besotted with our 2yr old grand daughter and never leaves her side when she's visiting ! Anywho, tuppence will be a blessing I'm sure.

[@elledechenestudio]

What a darling she is. Congratulations on your new family member ❤

[@cameronmitchell9163]

Hello from Georgia, USA. As a former dog breeder myself, thank you for your sound reasoning! There were some I declined to sell to because it was clearly a bad match. Your well thought out choice will certainly be a boon for your family. The scenery in your shots is gorgeous and well-framed, as always. Your videos bring us MUCH cheer, and we learn as well ! Thank you for sharing your journey !

[@ShoestringJane]

Aww! She’s lovely! Very good training so far. What a lucky girl to have joined your family.

[@josjewosje]

We have a poodle and you can spin their coat into yarn. Im knitting a cardigan right now from his hair, combined with wool. My daughter grooms him, about three times each year. Tup is a beauty

[@terrylyn]

Beautiful playful puppy 😊

[@HumanimalChannel]

What a joy watching Tup frolic in the snow around you. How sweet for you to have a little pup again; im sure Moss approves. Moss was why i started watching you and i was so sad to hear of his illness and passing. I understand exactly when you said "moss WAS my Border Collie". Tuppence seems to be an amazing puppy and a wondeful addition to your family. She is gorgeous and it was interesting hearing about her Breed. Neat that you have a dog from your new home and from your partner's homeland!

[@jaynemar1]

She is absolutely adorable! Congrats on the newest family member! 🐾💝

[@lilykatmoon4508]

What a cutie! Welcome, little Tuppence, to the family! I’d never heard of this breed either. I thought she looks like a Portuguese water dog. I can totally understand how you’d never want to replace Moss, but I’m happy for y’all that you’re welcoming this sweet girl to take space alongside his memory. Congratulations to you all. Enjoy getting to know her ❤

[@woodkirk_37]

Thank you for letting us meet Tuppence , Daniel . I'm sure she will join all of you in new adventures and bring her joy to your family. Moss will be walking with you both in the forest and running around with Tup. Sweet Moss 💔

[@MrFredstt]

Beautiful dog

[@LinaGenX]

Tuppence is adorable, I wish you many happy years together. The only drawback I see with her fur is that ice will stick to it, expect some puddles on your floors during winter ❤

[@marijehkinen4650]

I love it how Tup is having a lot of fun while you're talking! :D so cute!

[@walkingthemiles4613]

She looks a very happy puppy! Going to be a decent size too😄

[@thenodiggardener]

Aaawww, Tuppence is delightful, and certainly has 'bounce' well practiced. Sat here chuckling all the way through this at her.

[@Peg06]

Tup is perfect for your family! I love that you've trained her to respond to praise rather than treats. When she looked straight at the camera - those eyes!!!!! Beautiful. I completely understand about not having another Border Collie. I'm so happy for you to have already made such a wonderful life in Finland!

[@FluffyFlowersTV]

I'm so happy for you and Angela for opening your hearts to Tuppence. A life lived with dogs is one of shear joy. I understand completely about Moss being your border collie. He was the best dog and we all grieve for your loss. Thank you for showing us your walk through the woods and what I believe is your new meditation rock.

[@maeveskelly4686]

What a beauty. Health and a long life together for Tuppence and your family.

[@donnarice6209]

Beautiful pup! We had an Irish Water Spaniel called Siorcha. She looked exactly like your new baby! Wolf tracks? Amazing! How exciting! I would feel just like you do about that wonderful prospect. Missing you from Ireland but loving watching your new adventure. Tuppence is a very fortunate little dog. She will clearly be very loved & very well cared for. Sending love to you all from County Fermanagh ❤❤❤

[@susanneward7029]

Your IWS wouldn’t have had curly hair on her/his face or tail…. But they do share the color, curls, double coat, and beards. And they are both rare breeds.

[@waynedewhurst3051]

The happiest dog in Finland...

[@asgeirandersen]

My 2 wife had a Babet when she was young. She loved that dog and played happily

[@reneesmith7996]

What a delightful dog! So lovely to hear about this breed and to see her playing. We had a miniature poodle growing up that we treated like, well, a dog, not a showpiece. She was intelligent, active, sensitive. Interesting to think of her being connected with the Barbet breed. Really appreciate how thoughtful you and Angela are about your lives. Many blessings on the 4 of you as you continue to grow together in Finland!

[@annefaught6009]

Oh! She is just the cutest! Bouncing about like a furry ball. I also live in the woods and had a lovely dog with a very similar coat and I can tell you that your biggest chore with her will be keeping her brushed and matt free. That shaggy coat will bring as much of the forest home with her as it can snag up. My poor girl would come in with branches and brambles, even occasionally a bee trapped in that mop. Your plan for clipping her in the spring will prove to be a very good one I think.

[@mirabell9362]

Such a joy to meet Tup and learn about her breed, thank you so much.

[@ronjaj.addams-ramstedt1023]

What a sweetie! Are you prepared for ticks already? As soon as the average temperature reaches +5 C, they start to move around, and some of them carry dangerous diseases. If there are deer in your area, the risk is higher, because deer carry a LOT of ticks. I lost my ability to digest cow's milk, barley, oats, rye, and wheat after having late diagnosed Lyme disease in 2020, and this seems permanent. 0/10, do not recommend! We keep ticks off our dogs and keep the lawn short to lower the risk, as Lyme can be caught again. We are all also vaccinated against tick borne encephalitis, which could be deadly. Best of luck!

[@mavisgillard653]

Thanks again for your video!!❤ The best to you and your family with the wonderful new addition!!❤

[@ksweet696]

I love how you live so "deliberately." I'm keyed into that as well. Loose, but deliberate. Impressive.

[@EmmiLa]

Sweet Tup! Barbets are a lovely breed and I'm so happy you managed to find one! I know many people train their dogs to find chanterelles specifically, some dog training centres even offer courses for that. Barbets are closely related to Lagotto Romagnolos, the famous Italian truffle dogs, so I'm sure Tup would be great at mushroom hunting! 🥰

[@juanitachristner5009]

Great information.

[@lesleywebb9615]

Such a gorgeous doggy. And what wonderful birdsong in the background. ❤😊

[@dclarkin4671]

"What a beautiful dog....but not right for us." Switch to Tuppence's reaction at 05:26.

[@-tsvk-]

Nice to see spring progressing well already there where you are, you have much less snow there than there is further north and inland elsewhere in Finland. You probably knew it, but since you are located in the southwestern archipelago, you have the mildest climate zone in Finland. Which means that you have the longest growing season, good news for your garden and crops! 👍🏻

[@makingitthrough190]

Oh my goodness! I can’t believe it. We met and fell in love with Barbets about 14 years ago. They are exceptional dogs. Smart and funny. Friendly and patient but up for anything. Ours is 13 years old but still acts like a puppy (in all the best ways).

[@juanitachristner5009]

You make me want one.

[@gaiafox4286]

I've had rescues all my life and I'm 100% with you on the rescue vs pedigree matter I adore my boys but they are mixtures of breeds I would never ever pick up as a pet house dog and as much as I love them I do struggle a bit (one is husky x golden, the other is border collie x boxer) as all the breeds in the mix are bit too active and crazy for me at this time of my life I'm not saying they are my last rescues but I may actually go for a pedigree dog to ensure the size and temperament I think your choice is very sensible and Tuppence is going to be the most wonderful companion for all of you and especially your wee girl 😊

[@zazubombay]

Tuppence looks just like my brown standard poodle! They do get hair in their ears but if you pull it out regularly they won't get infections. Tup looks like a wonderful addition to your family!

[@user-ju6ud4go6b]

I have never heard of that breed but Tuppence seems ideal for your family and situation in Finland and such a lucky dog to be chosen for the adventure.

[@gallovidian2151]

Pure joy watching her bouncing about in the snow 😀

[@shokuchideirdrecarrigan7402]

Loved meeting Tup!! Tup the pup!

[@raumfurshiatsu2753]

She's so gorgeous ☺. And: her hair is really high quality fibre, comparable to cashmere is some ways, so make sure you keep it when you trim her!

[@CraftyLoops]

Oh my goodness, her wee bunny hops in the snow at the end was the most adorable thing I've ever seen. She's a wee cutie. Lee :)

[@veran.8661]

Love how she enjoys being around you. She looks so happy. ❤ I'm wishing you many wonderful years together!

[@Ladythyme]

I’m a fan of getting pets from Rescues

[@Mystaries]

Congratulations on your new family member. Tuppence is a cutie. We have a barbet at the doggy daycare where I work. He is a well-mannered, calm dog. Great for children to grow up with dogs. My now adult children still talk about their childhood dogs. Special memories 🐕❤

[@beatlegreg07]

Tupp of the morning.

[@soniarose1387]

She is adorable!! Looking forward to seeing more of her in future videos ❤. And thanks for being so respectful towards wolfs. They are beautiful animals. It‘s such a shame they are so misunderstood 🙏

[@Heatherpoints]

What a sweet update!! Congratz

[@loisfolk5492]

Love the dog. My rescue is kind of like that. Lots of trimming lots of combing. They told me she was a miniature poodle, Burmese mountain dog, but the vet says not with a curling up tail.

[@poneklemetz668]

Thank's for yet another interesting video! 🙏

[@IRSA1]

May you be able to keep this gorgeous bundle of life for many years to come !

[@JanneValkama]

16:40 What a brilliant idea! Tatti and kanttarelli

[@AlexandraAndStuff]

Let me just explain that poodles are absolutely NOT just "toy dogs". They are, by all metrics, one of the smartest and most trainable breeds in the world (sometimes even higher than border collies). It's their brain and love for work that got them hired in the circus, they just have this weird reputation, but poodles are great working, active, family dogs. But either way, barbet is a great fit for you guys. Congratulations!

[@ValeriaVincentSancisi]

Loved the outtakes!!!

[@rexochroy2]

I do like listen to you and your ideas and then you say something that turns me into a frenzy , just makes me think that you are very lucky,

[@harmlessgrey]

Aww. She looks so smart and happy. Congratulations!

[@coryboney2046]

Loving this, such a beautiful barbet! Cant wait to see her grow up!

[@shar71on]

What a happy vlog, Tups is absolutely gorgeous 😍 welcome to the Mossy Bottom family ❤

[@juanitachristner5009]

We so needed this. Daniel without a dog felt so lonely. There was a great emptiness in the videos without ducks, kunne pigs, and our faithful Moss.

[@francescatappi3241]

What a beautiful dog you got!

[@barbohanley3882]

Tuppence is beautiful!Congratulations!!!

[@heidi1651]

Tuppence seems like a very good dog. She is darling. ❤

[@bobbyjopapworth9428]

Great to see you settling so well into your new life in Finland. All the best to you and your family.

[@ArtWytch]

Wow, you do a great job on your hair! And big congratulations on your pup!

[@RealYourNightmare1193]

What a splendiferous doggo indeed 😍 How lucky are you !

[@clare9695]

Lovely to see a happy puppy matched with a happy owner! Having googled the breed, I can't wait to see how she reacts to a dip in water.

[@ronaldlucas5360]

Great video 👌

[@indirajane]

She's a lovely dog. Something in her eyes reminded me of Moss.

[@henriettahenson]

She is soooooooo gorgeous... What a treasure... 🐶💞Love the name though could have been PENNY I surpose 😂😂😂

[@denisemor9192]

Tuppence is such a cutie!

[@Legend0222]

She is adorable and sounds perfect for the family, so excited for you guys! 😊💚

[@t0by529]

I adore her so much!!

[@missglenellen]

So adorable!

[@sclark223]

Ah, she is beautiful, and so clever! Congratulations! Thank you for teaching so much about the breed, and your thought process in selecting your newest family member! Always so educational!

[@susanross1651]

Tup is beautiful. I have an Old English Sheep Dog, her hair keeps growing & like you I thought I’d cut it short once a year, but she’s such a muck magnet it turned into quarterly trims, we are both happier that way 😊

[@tillysanders2593]

Am so happy for you 😀 Congrats, she's utterly scrumptious 🩷

[@lizlorraine463]

Wonderful video as usual, and a perfect cute puppy for your little family! Happy fun days with her.

[@nualarosth8448]

Tuppence is a great name and so cute ❤

[@veedebee]

Lovely Tuppence ❤ I adore the water dogs, I’m a poodle person - I just don’t think you can beat them for intelligence and versatility and as we live on a farm that’s great because she can bring the sheep in, flush birds and pick up, alert us to visitors and then entertain children and I’m sure Tuppence will be kept as busy. Personally I can’t cope with the big fur, she brings the entire outdoors in especially this winter as it’s been so wet I just have her clipped short, easy as I can do it myself every 4-6 weeks. What I would say is at least get Tuppence used to the sensation and noise of clippers, because we used to get so many water dogs come in for their annual clip off who had never seen clippers or had to stand still on a table - and it’s not a 20 minute job!!! Enjoy xx

[@traceyobrien1486]

Congratulations on the new addition! She is beautiful

[@kathyduke8430]

Video is total happiness :)

[@NoreenHegarty]

Tuppence is a sweetheart! Your heart is big, plenty of room to love another dog. She has really landed on her paws being part of your family. They bring so much joy don't they! I think she is made from chocolate!! Enjoy!

[@mrsszmanda07]

What a fab video - thank you! Have wanted a Barbet for almost 15 years and hopefully in the next year or so will have my own! We’re in Ireland and there’s no Barbets here at all so looking to import. ❤

[@mrsszmanda07]

I grew up with Bichon Frisés who are descended from Barbets too 😊

[@vitemax]

Oh well done, she is gorgeous !!

[@cheryllakin6736]

Sweet pup❤ true Moss was your border collie. Miss you Moss😢

[@marinahoffstrom360]

Congratulations! ❤

[@creativian68]

What a funny little pup! I first thought she was a lagotto, "the truffle dog". You can probably train clever Tup to look for other mushrooms in the autumn.

[@maryalcock9451]

Brilliant she’s amazing 😆😍

[@GadgetViper]

Great name :) can't wait to watch her develop

[@morrigans_cottage]

Love love love love the pup 💚💚💚 so great to see little legs with you again 🐶 love from Ireland

[@elainelear4982]

Great addition to the family.

[@alanbanks8735]

As a barbet owner you will experience pure joy with Tupp but expect her to be a hunter.

[@outdoors459]

What beautiful dog & a lovely & informative video ❤❤

[@pmreynolds4547]

So good to see you have a puppy

[@lilesosannaflower9956]

that is an energetic pup.

[@Craig-MItchell]

Lovely dog 🐕‍🦺 Good luck 🍀

[@neulasia]

as a knitter, i immediately saw the carding & spinning potential in that dog hair. 😂 i'm sure you have truffle potential in those woods, so might be worth it to include in the repertoir. also, i wonder if you can get adder scent for training. with a small child, snake alert would be really handy in a dog. some sort of lightweight coat might be good in the woods to keep ticks and the rest of the forest off those curls.

[@pcread]

Our neighbour in Eurajoki has seen a wolf. I've only ever seen lynx tracks in the snow on the ice. Big uns.