AKA: French Water Dog

Description: The Barbet can be said to be the original source various water dog breeds like the Poodle and the American Water Spaniel. It got its name from the the French word barbe which means “beard.”

Dynamics: The Barbet is considered to be companionable, joyful, obedient and intelligent.

Breed Group:Gun Dog, Sporting

Weight: 17-28 kg

Height: males 58-65 cm, females 53-61 cm

Color: black, chestnut (brown), fawn, grey, and white; mixed colors in the past

Country of Origin: France

Activities: The Barbet is at its best when retrieving in a waterfowl hunt. The breed is used for field trials in Germany and only water trials in France.

Other Info: The Barbet must be groomed regularly because their coats grow long. The coat is said to be hypoallergenic. If ungroomed, the barbet may loose small tufts of hair.

Tags: barbet, breed, dog, french water dog

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