Companionable
Intelligent
Obedient
Cheerful
Joyful

Alert
Inquisitive
Quick
Intelligent
Friendly
Joyful
Responsive

France

Australia

Water dog

Terriers

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

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Club Espanol De Terriers

1500s

1800s

Sporting
Gun dog (UKC)

Toy (AKC:1959)
Terriers (UKC)

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Brown
Fawn
Gray
Pied

Brindle
Sable
Silver
Blue
Fawn
Gray
Black

Barbets have medium-length coats.

Silky Terriers are known for their coat length.

Curly

Straight

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.

A Silky Terrier can have a litter of 12-15 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.

Barbets are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

While the Silky Terrier breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Entropion
Hip Dysplasia

Urolithiasis
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Spongiform Leukodystrophy

Cataracts
Epilepsy

Patellar Luxation
Tracheal Collapse
Eye Disease
Diabetes

Eye
Hip
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Hip
Knee
Blood Test
Blood And Urine Protein Screens
Skeletal
X-Rays

Barbets thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Silky Terriers are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Barbets are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Silky Terriers have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Barbet dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Silky Terriers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

While Barbet dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

Silky Terrier dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

Fetch, Walking, Walk, Play, Dressing up

Napping, Cuddling, Play, Run

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.

Silky Terriers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Silky Terrier, it's at least 11 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.

In general most Silky Terriers usually need at least 90 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 requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Silky Terriers require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

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

Ideally, Silky Terrier should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker 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.

For an average 8-11 pound (4 - 5 kg) Silky Terrier feed 1 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 cost of a Silky Terrier is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 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.

The average per month expenses of a Silky Terrier is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 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 are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Silky Terrier is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Barbets have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Barbets are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Silky Terriers make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Barbets are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Silky Terriers are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Barbets are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Silky Terriers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Barbets are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Silky Terriers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.