They are a fantastic team. Amid the excitement surrounding the Barbie film’s big opening weekend where fans are welcoming Barbiecore,

the ‘Barbieheimer’ double feature, and Ryan Gosling’s ‘Ken-ergy’ there’s another endearing Barbie and Ken story that ought to be remembered.

Ken, a black Labrador dog, is the ideal match for Barbara ‘Barbie’ Bielinski, according to Guiding Eyes for the Blind, an amazing charitable organization.

This organization is committed to training and giving free guide dogs to people who are blind or visually impaired.

Barbie talks about her experience switching from using a white cane to a guiding dog. Barbie eventually met Ken after spending years with ‘sweet Loretta,’ a guide dog that carried out her tasks with grace.

This Labrador approaches leading in a different way, projecting a lively and self-assured personality.

Barbie moved to Colorado to be nearer to her family after retiring from her computer technology job,

and Ken’s excitement has been a huge help in getting settled. Barbie and Ken have a loving relationship and enjoy outdoor activities together.

Ken is a friendly and carefree guy at home, where he likes to play with the dogs next door and chase balls.

But when it comes time to work, Ken gets serious and focused, making sure Barbie is safe while they run.

Barbie and Ken want to raise awareness about guiding dogs and kindness via their inspirational story.

They want people to know that these canines truly love what they do and get satisfaction from helping those who are blind or visually challenged.

Both during their active duty and during their downtime after work, guide dogs and their owners engage in joyful and loving interactions.

Barbie hopes that by witnessing these endearing exchanges, more people will come to understand how fulfilling it is to assist the blind.

She highlights the close relationship and love that guide dogs have with their human owners once they take off their harnesses and become contented pets for the day.