Barbet
Main statistics
Name:
Barbet
Breed group:
Sporting Dogs
Size:
Medium dog breed
Height:
Males stand 22.5 to 25 inches and females are 20.5 to 24 inches.
Weight:
37 to 62 pounds
Life Span:
13 to 15 years
Adaptability
60 %
Adapts well to apartment living
Dog’s ability to be relatively quiet, not high energy and fairly calm indoors, and polite with the other residents.
60 %
Good for first-time owners
Dog’s ability to be fairly easygoing, resilient enough to bounce back from owner’s mistakes or inconsistencies.
40 %
Sensitivity level
Dog’s ability to handle a noisy, chaotic household, a louder or more assertive owner, and an inconsistent or variable routine.
60 %
Tolerance of being alone
Dog’s predisposition to be worry or even panic when left alone by their owner. An anxious dog can be very destructive, barking, whining, chewing, and otherwise causing mayhem.
20 %
Tolerability to cold weather
Dog’s ability to tolerate cold weather
80 %
Tolerability to hot weather
Dog’s ability to tolerate hot weather
80 %
Friendliness
80 %
Family affection
Dog’s ability to build close bonds with the owner or owner’s family
100 %
Kid friendliness
Dog’s ability to be gentle with children, to handle their hugs, and to have right attitude toward children’s running and screaming
80 %
Friendliness towards other dogs
Dog’s ability to have good canine social skills
80 %
Friendliness toward strangers
Dog’s ability to be stranger-friendly
60 %
Grooming
40 %
Shedding potential
Intensity of dog’s shedding
40 %
Drooling potential
Dog’s predisposition to drop saliva uncontrollably from the mouth
20 %
Grooming complexity
Level of grooming complexity
80 %
Health
40 %
General health
Dog’s predisposition to be prone to certain genetic health problems
80 %
Potential for weight gain
Dog’s predisposition for weight gaining
60 %
Trainability
60 %
Training potential
Dog’s ability to respond to training
80 %
Intelligence
Dog’s ability for jobs that require decision making, intelligence, and concentration, such as herding livestock, taking care of blind person, etc.
80 %
Potential for mouthiness
Dog’s tendency to nip, chew, and play-bite during puppyhood.
40 %
Prey drive
Level of inborn desire to chase and sometimes kill other animals.
60 %
Tendency to bark or howl
Level of dog’s desire for barking or howling.
60 %
Wanderlust potential
Dog’s ability to take off after anything that catches their interest, even if it means leaving the owner behind.
60 %
Exercise Requirements
80 %
Energy level
Amount of time and energy, which dog spends for jumping, playing, and investigating any new sights and smells.
100 %
Intensity
Dog’s vigorousity potential.
60 %
Exercise needs
Level of exercises needed to keep dog in-shape
60 %
Potential for playfulness
Level of dog’s demands for endless games
80 %
General info
The Barbet is a rare breed. Most Barbets, especially those shown in conformation shows, are entirely black, black and white, or brown. It is common to see white chest spots and white paws or legs on black or brown coated dogs. Particoloured, cream (or creme), and pied variations are being bred but in limited numbers. The Barbet's personality is described as friendly, joyful, obedient, and intelligent. They are quick to learn and need lifelong obedience training. They are great with children, families, and the elderly. Barbets will bond with their family and prefer to be in the same room with the family at all times. They need exercise daily to keep the dog in a healthy state of mind and body.
