Barbet
VS
Japanese Spitz
Barbet vs Japanese Spitz
Compare Barbet and Japanese Spitz 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
Japanese Spitz
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
53 – 65 cm
29 – 38 cm
Weight
14 – 28 kg
5 – 7 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 15 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
5/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Barbet
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Medium
Japanese Spitz
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Tiny
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 Japanese Spitz
The Japanese Spitz is a small to medium, people‑oriented companion with a pure white double coat that’s easy to maintain with regular brushing. Lively, intelligent, and trainable, it suits apartments with daily exercise. Naturally alert and vocal, it is usually friendly once introduced.
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