Barbet
VS
Petit Brabançon
Barbet vs Petit Brabançon
Compare Barbet and Petit Brabançon 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
Petit Brabançon
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
53 – 65 cm
37 – 30 cm
Weight
14 – 28 kg
4 – 6 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 15 years
10 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
5/5
3/5
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
3/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
1/5
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Characteristics
Barbet
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Medium
Petit Brabançon
Great with kids
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 Petit Brabançon
Petit Brabançon: a tiny, sturdy Belgian companion dog with a smooth, glossy coat and large, almost human dark eyes. Loyal, sensitive and intelligent, it bonds closely with its people, suits city living, needs daily mental and physical activity, and prefers homes where it’s rarely left alone.
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