Barbet vs Parson Russell Terrier
Compare Barbet and Parson Russell Terrier: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Barbet
VS
Parson Russell Terrier
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Barbet
Parson Russell Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
8 – Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs
3 – Terriers
Height
53 – 65 cm
32 – 36 cm
Weight
14 – 28 kg
5 – 8 kg
Life Expectancy
13 – 15 years
13 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy Level
5/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
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
Parson Russell Terrier
High Energy
Small
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 Parson Russell Terrier
Parson Russell Terriers are medium‑small, long‑legged, athletic fox‑hunting terriers with smooth or broken white coats. Energetic, intelligent, bold, and affectionate, they need plenty of exercise, consistent training, mental stimulation, and clear boundaries in an active home.
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