Portuguese Water Dog vs Barbet
Compare the Portuguese Water Dog to the Barbet. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Portuguese Water Dogs and Barbets.
Portuguese Water Dog
Barbet
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
10-14 Years
13-15 Years
Height
17-22 Inches
20-25 Inches
Weight
35-60 Pounds
37-62 Pounds
Intelligence
Portuguese Water Dog
Barbet
Origin Country
Portugal
France
Origin Year
1297 AD
1750 AD
Portuguese Water Dog
Barbet
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Portuguese Water Dog
Barbet
Portuguese Water Dog
Barbet
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Portuguese Water Dog
Barbet
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Portuguese Water Dog
Barbet
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium to High
Shedding
None
None
Dander
None to Low
None to Low
Drool
None
None
Portuguese Water Dog
Barbet
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Portuguese Water Dog
Barbet
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Portuguese Water Dog
Barbet
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Portuguese Water Dog
Barbet
Average Lifespan
10-14 Years
13-15 Years
Portuguese Water Dog
Barbet
Portuguese Water Dog
Barbet
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Curly
Single
Corded
Curly
Coat Texture
Wavy
Wavy
Wooly
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Portuguese Water Dog
Barbet
