Barbet
VS
Hamilton Hound
Barbet vs Hamilton Hound
Compare Barbet and Hamilton Hound 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
Hamilton Hound
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
53 – 65 cm
49 – 61 cm
Weight
14 – 28 kg
23 – 27 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 15 years
10 – 13 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
5/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
5/5
Grooming needs
3/5
2/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
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
Hamilton Hound
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
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 Hamilton Hound
The Hamilton Hound is a Swedish tricolour scent hound, medium‑large, athletic and robust. Calm, friendly and affectionate at home, it has strong hunting drive, a loud voice and needs substantial daily exercise, training and mental stimulation. Coat care is simple.
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