Barbet
VS
English Springer Spaniel
Barbet vs English Springer Spaniel
Compare Barbet and English Springer Spaniel 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
Barbet
English Springer Spaniel
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
53 – 65 cm
50 – 51 cm
Weight
14 – 28 kg
16 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 15 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
5/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
5/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Barbet
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Medium
English Springer Spaniel
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
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 English Springer Spaniel
The English Springer Spaniel is a medium, athletic gundog with a feathered, weather‑resistant coat needing regular grooming. Cheerful, affectionate and people‑oriented, it requires 1.5–2 hours of daily mental and physical exercise. Generally healthy, active, and suited to engaged, outdoorsy homes.
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