How to Identify a Barbet

Barbets are members of the sporting group who originated in France and were originally bred to be a water dog and hunt game in the water. [1] While they share some characteristics with other dog breeds, they have several distinguishing ones as well. This wikiHow will help you figure out whether or not a dog is a Barbet.

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Checking the Body Structure

  1. Barbets are typically between 19–24.5 inches (48–62 cm) tall, and they usually weigh somewhere between 35–65 pounds (16–29 kg). [2]
  2. Barbets should have a moderately large head that is also broad and strong. [3]
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  3. Barbets should have wide ears that are set at the level of their eyes. The leather of the dog's ears should be completely covered in long hair and reach at least to the corner of the dog's mouth. [4]
  4. Barbets should have medium-sized eyes that are close to round, and they may be anywhere from a dark hazel to a dark brown color, though the eye color should harmonize with the color of the dog's coat. [5]
  5. Barbets should have a long tail that is set low and appears to be an extension of the dog's topline. When the dog is moving, their tail should be carried above the horizontal in a curve that is sweeping, though it should not be curled onto the dog's back. [6]
  6. Overall, Barbets should appear to have proportions that are balanced and an easy gait that covers ground when the dog is trotting. [7]
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Noting the Coat

  1. Barbets can be any shade of brown, fawn, black, or gray, and you may also notice white markings. The dog can also be a pied color, meaning that they are mostly white with brown, gray, black, or fawn-colored markings. [8]
  2. Overall, you should notice that a Barbet has hair that is profuse and evenly covers their entire body. Barbets have natural curls that are thick, and they may either be loose and large or tight and small. On the top of the dog's head, you should notice hair that reaches the bridge of their nose. [9]
  3. Barbets will need daily combing and brushing, and they may even have their coat clipped short for easier maintenance. [10]
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Examining Temperament

  1. Barbets are active dogs overall, and they may become destructive if they don't have anything to do. [11]
  2. Barbets are good watchdogs, though they don't bark as much as other breeds. [12]
  3. Barbets are known to be loyal dogs overall and dedicated to their family. [13]
  4. Because they are so loyal and dedicated to their families, Barbets are prone to separation anxiety, so this is something you'll want to keep in mind. [14]
  5. Barbets are typically friendly towards adults, children, and even strangers, and they may even be able to determine the mood that their family members are in. [15]
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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/barbet/
      2. ↑ https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/barbet/
      3. ↑ https://images.akc.org/pdf/breeds/standards/Official_Standard_for_the_Barbet.pdf
      4. ↑ https://images.akc.org/pdf/breeds/standards/Official_Standard_for_the_Barbet.pdf
      5. ↑ https://images.akc.org/pdf/breeds/standards/Official_Standard_for_the_Barbet.pdf
      6. ↑ https://images.akc.org/pdf/breeds/standards/Official_Standard_for_the_Barbet.pdf
      7. ↑ https://images.akc.org/pdf/breeds/standards/Official_Standard_for_the_Barbet.pdf
      8. ↑ https://images.akc.org/pdf/breeds/standards/Official_Standard_for_the_Barbet.pdf
      9. ↑ https://images.akc.org/pdf/breeds/standards/Official_Standard_for_the_Barbet.pdf
      1. ↑ https://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/barbet#/slide/1
      2. ↑ https://www.dogtemperament.com/barbet-temperament/
      3. ↑ https://www.dogtemperament.com/barbet-temperament/
      4. ↑ https://www.dogtemperament.com/barbet-temperament/
      5. ↑ https://www.dogtemperament.com/barbet-temperament/
      6. ↑ https://www.dogtemperament.com/barbet-temperament/

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