Barbet
Barbet
VS
Finnish Lapphund
Finnish Lapphund
Breeds
Barbet
Comparisons
Finnish Lapphund

Barbet vs Finnish Lapphund

Compare Barbet and Finnish Lapphund 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
Finnish Lapphund
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
53 – 65 cm
41 – 52 cm
Weight
14 – 28 kg
15 – 24 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 15 years
11 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
5/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
5/5
Trainability
3/5
5/5
Health
3/5
2/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
4/5
Barking level
2/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
2/5
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Characteristics

Barbet
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Medium
Finnish Lapphund
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
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 Finnish Lapphund
Finnish Lapphunds are medium, sturdy Arctic spitz dogs with a thick double coat and friendly, watchful nature. Bred as reindeer herders, they are people‑oriented, intelligent, bark‑prone, and thrive on daily exercise, mental stimulation, and close family companionship.

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