🐕Purebred dogs listed from A to Z.🐩
Readers will learn all about over 100 different types of dogs ranging from large breeds like the Saint Bernard and small breeds like the Yorkshire Terrier. The breeds included in this book will be both popular...
Origins: Records of this dog date back to 16th century France as they were depicted in paintings, drawings, and literature. They were bred for hunting waterfowl and some worked with sailors. They were also used to pull carts and guard.
Weight: 37–62 lbs (male), 31–51 lbs (female)
Height: 57-66 cm (male), 52-62 cm (female)
Lifespan: 12-15 years
Coat: Long, dense, and curly hair with long bangs. They shed mildly.
Colors: Black, white, brown, fawn, grey, mix of a color with white.
Tail: Long and fluffy
Ears: Floppy, jaw length
Health: Typically healthy but prone to hip and elbow dysplasia, eye/vision problems, allergies, and breathing difficulties.
Barking: Moderate amounts. Some barking to alert or when excited.
Environment: Barbets are adaptable to a variety of homes as long as they are given plenty of space for exercise.
Popularity: Very rare outside of France. There are approximately 500 Barbet dogs in the United States.
Family Friendly? Yes, Barbets are great with children, elderly people, and other dogs. They should be monitored and introduced carefully to smaller pets because of their prey drive, especially when it comes to birds.
Training: Training is usually easy, but levels of difficulty can vary depending on each dog. Harsh training techniques tend to be upsetting for Barbets.
Care: Barbets should not be left alone for long periods of time because they need plenty of socialization. They require regular brushing and trimming.
Hypoallergenic: YES (note: Dogs that are considered hypoallergenic are safer choices for people with allergies. It is not guaranteed that people won't get sick.)
Other Names: French Water Dog, Mud Dog
Famous Barbets: Moustache had a role in the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars. He would alert soldiers to attacks and even identified an Austrian spy. (1836 drawing of Moustache featured below)
More Facts:
- This breed nearly went extinct during World War II. French breeders helped revive them in the 1970s.
- "Barbet" is French for "beard."
- This breed has become taller over the years from mixing with the Standard Poodle.
- Males will often be more affectionate
- Barbets are often good at sports such as water retrieval and frisbee. In France they are one of the top agility dogs.
- They are likely an ancestor of breeds such as the Bichon Frise, Briard, and Newfoundland.
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