Barbet
VS
Portuguese Podengo Medio
Barbet vs Portuguese Podengo Medio
Compare Barbet and Portuguese Podengo Medio 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
Portuguese Podengo Medio
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
53 – 65 cm
40 – 54 cm
Weight
14 – 28 kg
16 – 20 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 15 years
10 – 13 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
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
1/5
Shedding
2/5
2/5
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
Portuguese Podengo Medio
Great with kids
High energy
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 Portuguese Podengo Medio
The Portuguese Podengo Medio is a medium, athletic Portuguese hunting dog with smooth or wire coats needing simple grooming. Lively, intelligent and affectionate with family, it’s watchful with strangers and has strong prey drive. It needs plenty of daily exercise, training and mental stimulation.
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