Brussels Griffon vs Barbet
Compare the Brussels Griffon to the Barbet. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Brussel Griffons and Barbets.
Brussels Griffon
Barbet
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
13-15 Years
Height
7-8 Inches
20-25 Inches
Weight
7-12 Pounds
37-62 Pounds
Intelligence
Brussels Griffon
Barbet
Origin Country
Belgium
France
Origin Year
1880 AD
1750 AD
Brussels Griffon
Barbet
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Brussels Griffon
Barbet
Brussels Griffon
Barbet
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Brussels Griffon
Barbet
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Brussels Griffon
Barbet
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium to High
Shedding
Low
None
Dander
Low
None to Low
Drool
None
None
Brussels Griffon
Barbet
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Brussels Griffon
Barbet
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Brussels Griffon
Barbet
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Brussels Griffon
Barbet
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
13-15 Years
Brussels Griffon
Barbet
Brussels Griffon
Barbet
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Corded
Curly
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Straight
Wavy
Wooly
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Medium to Long
Brussels Griffon
Barbet
