Barbet vs Bavarian Mountain Hound
Compare Barbet and Bavarian Mountain Hound: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Barbet
VS
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Barbet
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
8 – Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs
6 – Scent Hounds and Related Breeds
Height
53 – 65 cm
44 – 52 cm
Weight
14 – 28 kg
21 – 25 kg
Life Expectancy
13 – 15 years
9 – 13 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy Level
5/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking Level
2/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
2/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Barbet
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Quiet
Medium
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Great with Kids
Easy to Train
Medium
Summary
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.
About Bavarian Mountain Hound
The Bavarian Mountain Hound is a medium, athletic scent hound bred in Bavaria for tracking wounded game. Calm and reserved with strangers but affectionate with family, it has a short red‑to‑fawn coat and excels in scent work. Best for active homes that enjoy regular outdoor and mental activity.
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