Barbet
VS
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Barbet vs German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Compare Barbet and German Spaniel (Wachtelhund) 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
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
53 – 65 cm
45 – 54 cm
Weight
14 – 28 kg
18 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 15 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
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
2/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
1/5
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Characteristics
Barbet
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Medium
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
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 German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Medium, robust German hunting spaniel built for dense cover, with a thick, weather‑resistant coat in brown or brown-white. Very loyal, often one-person focused yet family friendly. Highly energetic, driven working gundog that needs intensive exercise and meaningful tasks; still uncommon outside Germany.
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