Barbet vs Norfolk Terrier
Compare Barbet and Norfolk Terrier: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Barbet
VS
Norfolk Terrier
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Barbet
Norfolk Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
8 – Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs
3 – Terriers
Height
53 – 65 cm
25 – 26 cm
Weight
14 – 28 kg
5 – 6 kg
Life Expectancy
13 – 15 years
12 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy Level
5/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
5/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
2/5
Shedding
2/5
1/5
Barking Level
2/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Barbet
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Quiet
Medium
Norfolk Terrier
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Low Grooming
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 Norfolk Terrier
The Norfolk Terrier is a small, sturdy working terrier with drop ears and a harsh, low‑shedding coat. Friendly, alert, and confident, it suits families and other dogs when well socialised. Adaptable to flats or houses, it needs daily walks, training, and regular grooming.
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