Barbet for sale in the Netherlands

The Barbet is a sociable French water dog with a dense curly coat and strong working drive. It needs daily cooperation, water work and thorough coat care.

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Characteristics

Origin: France
Height: Female 53–61 cm, male 58–65 cm
Weight: Approximately 17–28 kg
Life expectancy: 10–14 years
Coat: Long woolly curls. Comb to the skin weekly and clip to a functional length
Energy: High: long daily walks, swimming, retrieving and mental work
Character: Cheerful, sociable, eager to learn, affectionate and water-oriented
Suitable for: Active families with time for training, company and intensive grooming

Water dog and companion

Barbets worked on waterfowl and still enjoy swimming, searching and retrieving. They learn readily through kind training but often cope poorly with being left for long periods. Build solitude gradually and combine daily exercise with scent work and calm cooperation. Hunting interest varies between lines. Practise recall and water safety from puppyhood.

Curly coat care

The coat sheds little but traps dirt and mats without systematic care. Comb to the skin at least weekly, especially armpits, groin, ears and feet, and maintain a practical length. Check and dry ears after swimming. “Hypoallergenic” is not a guarantee: anyone with allergies should meet several adult dogs before committing.

Health and choosing a breeder

Request original hip, elbow and current ECVO eye results and discuss epilepsy, thyroid disease and family longevity. Appropriate DNA tests depend on the line and do not replace clinical screening. Verify Dutch Dog Data where possible, watch both parents move and ask about inbreeding and diversity in this relatively small population. Choose moderate coat, free movement and stable recovery over rare colour.