Saint Bernard vs Barbet
Compare Saint Bernard and Barbet: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Saint Bernard
VS
Barbet
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Saint Bernard
Barbet
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
2 – Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
8 – Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs
Height
65 – 90 cm
53 – 65 cm
Weight
60 – 100 kg
14 – 28 kg
Life Expectancy
8 – 10 years
13 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy Level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
5/5
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
Saint Bernard
Great with Kids
Giant
Barbet
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Quiet
Medium
Summary
About Saint Bernard
Large, gentle mountain dog developed by Swiss monks for rescue and companionship. Calm and affectionate, especially with children, but very big, drooly, and heavy shedding. Needs moderate exercise, careful joint and health management, and close inclusion in family 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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