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Pointer
VS
Barbet
Pointer vs Barbet
Compare Pointer 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
Pointer
Barbet
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
61 – 69 cm
53 – 65 cm
Weight
20 – 34 kg
14 – 28 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
13 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
2/5
3/5
Grooming needs
1/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
2/5
Barking level
2/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
1/5
Characteristics
Pointer
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
Barbet
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Medium
Summary
About Pointer
The Pointer is an athletic, elegant gundog known for its distinctive pointing stance and strong scenting skills. Affectionate, sensitive, and people focused, it needs 1–2 hours of daily exercise and mental work. Its short, smooth coat is low maintenance, suiting active, outdoorsy owners.
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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