Maltese vs Barbet
Compare Maltese and Barbet: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Maltese
VS
Barbet
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Maltese
Barbet
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
9 – Companion and Toy Dogs
8 – Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs
Height
20 – 25 cm
53 – 65 cm
Weight
3 – 4 kg
14 – 28 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 15 years
13 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy Level
2/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
1/5
2/5
Barking Level
3/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
1/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Maltese
Tiny
Barbet
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Quiet
Medium
Summary
About Maltese
The Maltese is a small, sturdy companion dog with a long, white silky coat and expressive dark eyes. Affectionate and people oriented, it adapts well to apartments with daily walks. It needs regular grooming, dental care and gentle training, and often enjoys a long, active life.
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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