The Barbet is an active, medium-sized water dog from France. This is a breed that enjoys working as well as playing,
and many do very well in dog sports. They are known for their devotion to their human, and most prefer to be glued to
their owner’s side.
There are several theories on the breed’s history. Some claim the earliest references to Barbets in literature really refers to
poodles. Others claim the breed’s history stretches into antiquity. Researchers subscribing to the latter theory believe the
Barbet descends from herding dogs brought to Europe from North Africa with the Moors that occupied the Iberian Peninsula.
This would have been during the 7th and 8th centuries. From
there, the dogs would have followed crusaders over the Pyrenees to central Europe and France.
Other researches who also date the breed back to antiquity
state that the Barbet originated in Asia and found its way to
Eruope over land.
It is difficult to prove either theory, and the truth might very
well be a mix of all of them.
Regardless of its history, these are dogs eager and quick to
learn. As all intelligent breeds they need training and stimulation. They are often joyful and goofy, and love both children
and other pets. Most Barbets love swimming, hiking, and
traveling.
There is a big difference between the Barbet and other dogs;
they have hair much like humans instead of fur. That means
they don’t shed in the same way as most other breeds, but
they require regular combing and trimming.
A barbet weighs between 40 and 60 pounds and needs a large
PlexiDor dog door.
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