Barbet
- Height 53–62 cm 48–57 cm
- Weight 18–27 kg 14–23 kg
- Life span 12–14 years
- Exercise 60 min/day
The Barbet is in the AKC's Sporting Group. It comes from France (16th century). Males weigh 18–27 kg and females 14–23 kg. It stands 48–62 cm tall. It typically lives 12–14 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.
The Barbet is an ancient breed of French water dog. They are active, friendly, and highly intelligent, and make great family pets. Barbets have a unique, woolly coat that is curly or wavy and can be any color. They have webbed feet, and are very good swimmers. Barbets bond closely with their family, and do best in homes where they get plenty of attention and exercise.
- Group
- Sporting Group
- Origin
- France (16th century)
- Coat
- long curly · black, gray, brown, and fawn
- Also known as
- French Water Dog
- Recognized by
- AKC, FCI, UKC, CKC
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Id
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Traits
- Energy
- Trainability
- Barking
- Grooming
- Shedding
- Drooling
- Good with children
- Good with dogs
- Good with strangers
- Apartment friendly
Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Barbet. They are researched estimates, not measurements.
Researched from akc.org barbetclubofamerica.com hickorytavernbarbet.com en.wikipedia.org barbetclubofamerica.com furrycritter.com
Barbet FAQ
- How long does a Barbet live?
- The Barbet has a life span of 12–14 years.
- How big does a Barbet get?
- Males weigh 18–27 kg and females 14–23 kg. Height ranges from 48–62 cm.
- Is the Barbet hypoallergenic?
- No, the Barbet is not considered hypoallergenic.
- What group is the Barbet in?
- The Barbet is in the AKC's Sporting Group.
More from the Sporting Group
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American Water Spaniel
9
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Boykin Spaniel
8
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Brittany
4
-
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
10
-
Clumber Spaniel
9
-
Cocker Spaniel
9
-
Curly-Coated Retriever
9
-
English Cocker Spaniel
10
Similar in size
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Airedale Terrier
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Braque du Bourbonnais
10
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Braque Francais Pyrenean
10
-
Bulldog
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Kishu Ken
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Mountain Cur
4
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