Barbet
Also called French Water Dog
- Great with kids
- Barely sheds
- Loves other dogs
- Needs space
- Lots of grooming
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.
- Weight
- 31–60 lb (14–27 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 19–24 in (48–62 cm)
- Life span
- 12–14 years
- Exercise
- About 60 minutes a day
- Coat
- Long, Curly
- Origin
- France (16th century)
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Great with children
- Other dogs: Great with other dogs
- Strangers: Friendly with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Energetic
- Apartment living: Needs space
- Barking: Barks a little
- Training: Easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Lots of grooming
- Shedding: Barely sheds
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Cheerful
Friendly
Intelligent
Joyful
Loyal
Social
Coat colours
Black, brown, fawn and gray
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 40–60 lb (18–27 kg) | 31–51 lb (14–23 kg) |
| Height | 21–24 in (53–62 cm) | 19–22 in (48–57 cm) |
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Barbet
Find pet services near you that suit this breed.
Breeds of a similar size
All medium breeds
Sources
- Meet the Barbet Dog Breed - American Kennel Club (opens in a new tab)
- Barbet Breed Standard — Barbet Club of America (opens in a new tab)
- AKC Barbet Standard (opens in a new tab)
- Barbet (dog breed) - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Barbet Frequently Asked Questions — Barbet Club of America (opens in a new tab)
- Barbet - Complete Breed Guide | Furry Critter Network (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).