Barbet Breed Information & Characteristics

The Barbet is a breed that has an average risk of becoming obese. Daily walks and a balanced diet of quality dry dog food can help maintain a healthy weight. An active lifestyle and monitoring weight regularly is recommended.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Barbets are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Companionable
Intelligent
Obedient
Cheerful
Joyful

Barbet will shed a negligible amount of hair. Some owners say that they do not shed, but that is not true. But the amount of shedding can be rather light than other dog breeds. If you do not want to deal with the hairs flying around in your home, then this breed is a perfect choice for you.

The Barbet dogs are average watchdogs. If they sense something different, this breed will alert their owner.

France

Water dog

American Kennel Club
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

1500s

Sporting
Gun dog (UKC)

Brown
Amber

Black
Brown

Black
Brown
Fawn
Gray
Pied

The coat of a Barbet falls in the medium length category.

Curly

A Barbet can have a litter of 13-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Barbet dogs generally adapt well to changes in lifestyle and different living environments, but it is considered as an average level of adaptability compared to other breeds.

The Barbet is a breed of dog that is known to have a higher frequency of health issues compared to other breeds. These issues can range from minor to serious, and regular check-ups with a veterinarian are essential in order to identify and address any potential problems as early as possible.

Entropion
Hip Dysplasia

Cataracts
Epilepsy

Eye
Hip
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Barbets are high-energy dogs, thus an active lifestyle suits them well.

Barbet have above average social needs compared to other breeds.They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Barbet dog requires a moderate amount of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These breeds are ideal for people who have a moderate amount of time to devote to their pet and enjoy regular physical activity themselves. They also make great family pets as they have the energy to keep up with children and the temperament to be great companions.

Barbets are active dogs that don't require as much sleep as other breeds. However, they still need enough sleep to stay healthy.

The Barbet is a breed of dog that is characterized by its minimal drooling, making it an ideal choice for people who dislike drool marks on their clothing.

Barbet dogs tends to bark less frequently than most other dogs. They tend to be quieter and less vocal than other breeds. They may only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner of something or to communicate something. They do not bark excessively, and may not bark as much as other dogs in certain situations, such as when they are left alone.

Barbet dogs are known for being average at defending. They possess the capability to defend their territory or owners, but it is not their primary trait. They are not the best choice for guard dogs

Fetch, Walking, Walk, Play, Dressing up

Barbets are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Barbet, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Barbets usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Barbet is a breed of dog that requires an average amount of grooming effort.

Barbet should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 37-62 pound (17 - 28 kg) Barbet feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Barbet is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Barbet is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Barbets has average obedience intelligence. But, they're also independent thinkers. The Barbet is a breed with an exceptionally high IQ and may get into mischief if left to their own devices.

Barbet dogs have average emotions and are adaptable to different situations, not requiring extra care like sensitive breeds do.

Barbets are dogs that do well in apartments with sufficient exercise, but they would really appreciate a small yard.

Barbets are kid-friendly dogs. They are good with children and excellent dogs with children if they are socialized and trained at a young age.

Barbets are an average cat friendly dog. They do well with cats, even more if raised together from puppyhood,

Barbets are average friendly towards other dogs. If they are raised with other dogs, they are likely to get along with them. And, if they are socialized properly from a young age, they will usually be great with other dogs.

Barbets are average friendly around strangers. They can be wary around strangers and a little standoffish. Early socialisation is key.

Barbets are known to be highly playful dog. So if you're not up for all that, think about adopting a slightly older Barbet for a mellower experience.

Barbet dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.