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Barbet Champions
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Pronunciation:
bahr-bit
Breed Description:
The Barbet breed of dog is a medium sized dog that should be athletic and muscular. This is a well-balanced dog that should be compact as well as robust with a slightly longer body than they are tall. The head should be broad and the ears should hang down the side. The overall shape of the ears should be an upside down heart. The top line of the dog should be level and the long tail should have a slight curl to it.
The coat of the Barbet should be thick and have a woolly appearance. It should cover the dog completely and should have either a loose wave or a tight curl that grows quite long. The hair should have a uniformed look on the entire dog and the texture should be slightly rough. The color of the Barbet can be brown, grey, fawn, black, white. They can also be pied.
Temperament:
The Barbet breed of dog s a very intelligent breed of dog that is known for being happy and cheerful. This is a playful breed that often delights in playing the clown. Even with their playful disposition, it is important to remember that this is not a breed for everyone. The Barbet is very active and really needs something to do to keep them happy. However, the breed is described as being very versatile and can learn to live in any type of home. The breed does very well with children and will often tire the children out with all of their games. They are very friendly and are not a guard dog in any way. The Barbet usually does very well with other dogs and pets.
Height:
The average weight for a Barbet is between 21 to 25.5 inches.
Weight:
The average weight for a Barbet is between 35 to 60 pounds.
Health Problems:
The Barbet breed of dog is considered to be a very hardy breed of dog, however, there are a few health problems seen in the breed including Hip Dysplasia, Epilepsy, Hernia and Ear Infections. It is important to note that there is very little information on Barbet health and the breeding stock for the Barbet is very small.
Living Conditions:
The Barbet breed of dog can do very well in apartments if they are exercised properly, however, the ideal living condition is a home with a large fenced yard.
Exercise:
The Barbet breed of dog is an active breed and they really do need a lot of exercise. Expect to give them about 60 minutes of exercise each day or about three very long walks. They make excellent jogging companions. In addition, the breed loves to be out swimming, hiking and doing any other type of outdoor activity.
Life Expectancy:
12 to 15 years
Grooming:
The Barbet breed of dog is an easy dog to breed and they should be brushed two or three times a week to keep the coat free of mats. The breed is a low shedding breed but there coats do need to be maintained with brushing. The coat is often clipped for both easy and function and to keep it tidy and healthy. Bathing should only be done when necessary. Nails should be trimmed once or twice a month and the ears should be cleaned on a weekly basis.
Origin:
The Barbet breed of dog is a rare breed of dog today, however, through the centuries, it was thought to be a popular and well known breed. The actual origins of hte breed is unknown and much of the confusion regarding its origins has to do with the generic reference of its name. At one time, Barbet referred to any woolly coated breed that worked in water. Despite this, it is believed that the Barbet was developed in France and was used as a fishing dog. The breed can be traced back as far as the 1700's, perhaps earlier, and it is believed to be the foundation breed for a number of other breeds including the Portuguese Water Dog and the Poodle. The first standard of the Barbet was written in 1891 and many of the dogs today can be traced back to those first bloodlines that were documented at that time. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
