A brown Barbet French Water Dog looking into the camera.
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Barbet

The Barbet, also known as the French Water Dog, is a medium-sized sporting breed first bred to retrieve waterfowl. They possess a distinctive, hypoallergenic curly coat in multiple colors, including grey, black, fawn, or brown, usually with white markings. Their fuzzy coat often hangs over their eyes, giving them the impression of an oversized teddy bear. In addition to their unique coat, the…

Statistics
Dog Breed Group
Sporting Dogs
Height
19 to 25 inches tall at the shoulder
Weight
35 to 65 pounds
Life Span
12 to 15 years
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