Barbet
VS
Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
Barbet vs Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
Compare Barbet and Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen 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
Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
53 – 65 cm
39 – 44 cm
Weight
14 – 28 kg
16 – 20 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 15 years
11 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
5/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
2/5
Shedding
2/5
2/5
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
Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
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 Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
Medium, rustic French scent hound with rough, weatherproof coat and long ears. Cheerful, sociable and affectionate, but independent and strong‑nosed, needing secure fencing, good recall and plenty of exercise. Coat needs regular brushing; ears and weight require routine care.
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