Barbet

French Water Dog

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Summary

The Barbet is a French water dog, known for its wooly, curly coat and friendly, intelligent temperament. They are medium-sized dogs with moderate to high exercise needs, making them suitable companions for active families.

Origin and Purpose

France
Water Retrieving

Appearance

Dimensions

Gender	Height	Weight
Female	20.5 - 24.4 inches (53-61 cm)	37 - 62 pounds (17-28 kg)
Male	22.5 - 25.6 inches (57-65 cm)	37 - 62 pounds (17-28 kg)

Coat

Attribute	Notes
Color	Solid black Solid gray Solid brown Fawn Pale sand White More or less pied
Type	Wooly Curly
Length	Long

Care

Attribute	Notes
Shedding	Low
Grooming	Regular
Drooling	Low

Body

Attribute	Notes
Head	Rounded Broad
Skull	Rounded Broad
Ears	Long Flat Set at or slightly below eye level
Eyes	Round Dark Brown
Nose	Black Wide
Muzzle	Square Short
Teeth	Scissor bite Level bite
Neck	Strong Short
Forequarters	Well muscled Straight
Fore Legs	Straight Well boned
Hindquarters	Well muscled Angulated
Hind Legs	Well boned Vertical
Feet	Round Toes well knit Webbed
Tail	Slightly curved upwards May have a crook Carried low
Gait	Easy Light Free

Temperament

Intelligent
Happy
Sociable
Loyal
Friendly

Social

Attribute	Notes
Affectionate with Family	Very Affectionate
Good with Children	Good
Good with Dogs	Good
Good with Cats	Good
Openness to Strangers	Friendly
Playfulness Level	Playful
Protective Nature	Not Protective
Adaptability Level	Adaptable

Working Roles

Water Retriever
Hunting Dog
Companion Dog

Exercise Needs

Moderate to High

Health

Generally Healthy
Potential for Hip Dysplasia
Potential for Elbow Dysplasia
Potential for Eye issues

Additional Notes

Requires regular grooming due to long coat.
Needs early socialization and training.

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