Swedish Vallhund vs Barbet
Compare the Swedish Vallhund to the Barbet. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Swedish Vallhunds and Barbets.
Swedish Vallhund
Barbet
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
13-15 Years
Height
12-16 Inches
20-25 Inches
Weight
25-35 Pounds
37-62 Pounds
Intelligence
Swedish Vallhund
Barbet
Origin Country
Sweden
France
Origin Year
800 AD
1750 AD
Swedish Vallhund
Barbet
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Swedish Vallhund
Barbet
Swedish Vallhund
Barbet
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-70 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Swedish Vallhund
Barbet
Energy Level
Medium to High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Swedish Vallhund
Barbet
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Medium to High
Shedding
Low to Medium
None
Dander
Low to Medium
None to Low
Drool
None to Low
None
Swedish Vallhund
Barbet
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Swedish Vallhund
Barbet
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Swedish Vallhund
Barbet
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Swedish Vallhund
Barbet
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
13-15 Years
Swedish Vallhund
Barbet
Swedish Vallhund
Barbet
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Corded
Curly
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Wooly
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Swedish Vallhund
Barbet
