Barbet
VS
Schipperke
Barbet vs Schipperke
Compare Barbet and Schipperke 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
Schipperke
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
53 – 65 cm
25 – 33 cm
Weight
14 – 28 kg
3 – 9 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 15 years
11 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
5/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
5/5
Grooming needs
3/5
2/5
Shedding
2/5
4/5
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
Schipperke
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
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 Schipperke
Schipperkes are small, sturdy Belgian dogs with a square build and thick black double coat forming a ruff and “culottes.” Alert, intelligent, and independent, they’re loyal watchdogs, energetic companions needing daily mental and physical exercise, and generally robust with proper health care.
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