American Bully

Barbet

American Bully vs Barbet

Compare American Bully and Barbet side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.

Characteristic

American Bully

Barbet

Breed type

Crossbreed

Purebred

Height

43 – 53 cm

53 – 65 cm

Weight

31 – 54 kg

14 – 28 kg

Life expectancy

8 – 15 years

13 – 15 years

Child friendly

3/5

5/5

Energy level

3/5

5/5

Intelligence

3/5

4/5

Trainability

3/5

Health

3/5

Grooming needs

3/5

Shedding

3/5

2/5

Barking level

3/5

2/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

1/5

Characteristics

American Bully

Giant

Barbet

Great with kids

High energy

Super smart

Quiet

Medium

Summary

About American Bully

The American Bully is a compact, muscular companion dog from the U.S., derived from pit bull–type breeds and bred for a stable, friendly temperament. Available in several sizes, it has a blocky head, short low-care coat, and thrives on close family contact, training, and socialisation.

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About Barbet

The Barbet is an ancient French water dog, medium-sized and sturdy, with a dense woolly low-shedding coat. Cheerful and people-focused, it thrives on family life, regular grooming, and active exercise, excelling in water work and dog sports, but remains a relatively rare breed.

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