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 years she helped in her mother's Animal Hospital.
The Caramuru 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 breed and planning to bring home their first French Bulldog.
Fernanda spends much of her time with her best friend and breeder Vivianne (Vixbull).
Building on many years of loyalty, friendship, the two also share their
excitement for the breed. Leveraging the skill an knowledge of the other, they
both are able to better their lines.
Fernanda prides herself on the fact that her dogs are members of the family. They are very much loved by Fernanda, her husband
Roger, their two daughters and her
family members who often come to visit.
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,
Golden Gate Boston Terrier Club, Sierra Gold Boston Terrier Club and Minuteman Boston Terrier Club.
If you'd like to see Fernanda's Champions and Bred By Champions,
click here.
Due to the unique genetic faults commonly found in French Bulldogs and Boston
Terriers, Fernanda understands that the best way to reduce your risks is
testing. the Caramuru bitches and males are extensively tested prior to breeding.
It's known that testing our dogs can't guarantee that they will never develop problems in the future. It's also known that there is no perfect dog. But testing is the only way to reduce the chances of having genetic problems passing on.
Caramuru Kennels health tests their Boston Terriers and French Bulldogs for typical breed illnesses and breed flaws. As
much as possible, Caramuru's dogs are tested for deafness, Preliminary Patella Evaluations, Degenerative Myelopathy,
Genetic eye disease, DNA JHC (Juvenile Hereditary Cataracts), Cystinuria.
The Caramuru males aren't available for public stud. 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
for Caramuru's own records.
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
for life.
Check out Caramuru's favorite pictures and videos on Instagram
@caramuru.bostons.frenchies
If you wish to know more about future litters, puppies and breeding principles, please contact Caramuru.