Meet Tuppence the Barbet... and our Resident Wolf 

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!

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

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 ❤

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.

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.

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 !

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.

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

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!

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

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

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 💔

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 ❤

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

Beautiful dog

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

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

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.

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

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

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! 🥰

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

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.

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 ❤❤❤

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!

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!

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! 👍🏻

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

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!

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!

Beautiful playful puppy 😊

What a sweet update!! Congratz

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 ❤

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

Aww. She looks so smart and happy. Congratulations!

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

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

Thank's for yet another interesting video! 🙏

Pure joy watching her bouncing about in the snow 😀

Tuppence is beautiful!Congratulations!!!

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!

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!

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

Loved the outtakes!!!

Congratulations on the new addition! She is beautiful

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

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

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.

What a beautiful dog you got!

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 :)

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

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

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 😊

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.

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

What a splendiferous doggo indeed 😍 How lucky are you !

Loved meeting Tup!! Tup the pup!

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

So adorable!

I adore her so much!!

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).

Great video 👌

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

Great addition to the family.

Heartfelt congratulations for your lovely new 4-legged family member 😍 There is so much intelligence in Tuppence's beautiful eyes. Wishing you all the best in training her, and very many happy years together with her. As you live in the South-Western part of Finland, you are probably already well aware of the tick related possible risks?

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,

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

Congratulations! ❤

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

This is probably a stupid question considering you live in rural SW Finland, but have you spotted a moose yet while there?

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 🙏

Congratulations on your new pup. She is beautiful.😊❤

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

Congratulations, Tuppence is adorable. Never heard of the breed either! Dogs are the best, somehow I have three now lol. My 12 year old is a golden retriever x poodle , a perfect dog. Enjoy her and what a place to grow up :)

What beautiful dog & a lovely & informative video ❤❤

Video is total happiness :)

Tuppence is a great name and so cute ❤

that is an energetic pup.

Oh well done, she is gorgeous !!

So good to see you have a puppy

Always looking forward to your videos. This especially has been a great one. Welcome to the team pup✨♥️

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.

She is a beautiful puppy ❤

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

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

16:40 What a brilliant idea! Tatti and kanttarelli

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

She reminds me so much of my Lagotto romagnolo, Phoebe 🤍 She will bring your family such joy!

So lovely! Great addition to the channel!

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 😊

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 🐕❤

Hi, Daniel. Tuppence is very sweet! Thank you for sharing her❤️

What a cute puppy, obviously very trainable too! Nice to support a rare breed if you can :)

Oh such a lovely post... and a joy to watch. Thank you.

Brilliant she’s amazing 😆😍

Absolute joy, beautiful puppy!!! Our Irish water spaniels very similar to Barbet I assume they are close relatives.❤

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.

What a great choice!!!!!! Tup ❤has landed with a great family!!!!!!!

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

LOOOOVVVVEEEEEEEEE! So cute!!! Congratulations!!!!! The hair cutting thing...NOT weird at all. I have cut my husbands ( and sons) for 43 years. I even cut my own except for one salon visit every couple of years. Saving money is always a good thing.