Curly Coated Retriever
VS
Barbet
Curly Coated Retriever vs Barbet
Compare Curly Coated Retriever and Barbet 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
Curly Coated Retriever
Barbet
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
63 – 69 cm
53 – 65 cm
Weight
23 – 41 kg
14 – 28 kg
Life expectancy
8 – 13 years
13 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
5/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking level
2/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
1/5
Characteristics
Curly Coated Retriever
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
Barbet
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Medium
Summary
About Curly Coated Retriever
The Curly Coated Retriever is an athletic, medium‑large gundog with a dense, waterproof curly coat in black or liver. Intelligent, independent, loyal and reserved with strangers, it needs substantial daily exercise, thoughtful training, and moderate, curl‑specific grooming.
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.
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