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Name	Barbet	Airedale Terrier	Vizsla
Origins	France	England	Hungary
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Group	Gun Dog	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog
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Other Names What other names do they have?	French Water Dog	Bingley Terrier Irish Red Terrier Waterside Terrier	Hungarian Pointer Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer Magyar Vizsla Rövidszőrű Magyar Vizsla Hungarian Vizsla
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Barbet vs Airedale Terrier vs Vizsla breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Barbet vs Airedale Terrier vs Vizsla Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Barbet or Airedale Terrier or Vizsla? Which is the smallest dog, Barbet or Airedale Terrier or Vizsla?	Large Medium	Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Barbet or Airedale Terrier or Airedale Terrier? Barbet vs Airedale Terrier vs Vizsla weight comparison:	37–62 pounds (17–28 kg )	Male: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg), Female: 40-45 pounds (18-20 kg)	Male: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	37–62 pounds (17–28 kg )	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg)	Male: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Barbet or Airedale Terrier or Vizsla? Barbet vs Airedale Terrier vs Vizsla height comparison:	Male: 23–26 inches (58–65 cm), Female: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm), Female: 22-23 inches (56-58 cm)	Male: 22-26 inches (56-66 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 23–26 inches (58–65 cm), Female: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)	Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)

Barbet vs Airedale Terrier vs Vizsla Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Barbet or Airedale Terrier or Vizsla? Which is more expensive?	$600-$1000	$600-$800	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Barbet or Airedale Terrier or Vizsla?	Average: The Barbet is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Airedale Terrier is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Vizsla is quite easy to get.

Barbet vs Airedale Terrier vs Vizsla Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Barbet vs Airedale Terrier vs Vizsla intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Airedale Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Very smart: Vizsla is an excellent dog breed. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Barbet vs Airedale Terrier vs Vizsla trainability comparison.	Barbet dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Vizsla dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Barbet or Airedale Terrier or Vizsla?	Barbet dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Vizsla dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Barbet or Airedale Terrier or Vizsla? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Barbet dogs are average defenders. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Vizsla dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Barbet vs Airedale Terrier vs Vizsla Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Barbet or Airedale Terrier or Vizsla? Barbet vs Airedale Terrier vs Vizsla behavior/temperament comparison:	Intelligent Obedient Joyful Companionable Cheerful	Playful Energetic Alert Courageous Intelligent Confident Friendly Outgoing Obedient Loyal Adaptable Brave Balanced	Playful Energetic Protective Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Trainable Companionable Cheerful Quiet Easygoing Willing Evenly Tempered
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Barbet dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Vizsla dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Barbet vs Airedale Terrier vs Vizsla?	High: Barbet dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Airedale Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Vizsla dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Barbet vs Airedale Terrier vs Vizsla social needs comparison:	Barbet dogs are a social breed. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Vizsla dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Barbet dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Airedale Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Vizsla dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Barbet dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Vizsla dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Barbet vs Airedale Terrier vs Vizsla Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Barbet vs Airedale Terrier vs Vizsla playfulness comparison:	The Barbet is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Airedale Terrier is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Vizsla is a highly playful breed. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Barbet vs Airedale Terrier vs Vizsla?	Low to Average: The Barbet rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Airedale Terrier barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Vizsla barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Barbet or Airedale Terrier or Vizsla?	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Barbet indoors.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Airedale Terrier indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Vizsla breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Barbet vs Airedale Terrier vs Vizsla Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Barbet dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Airedale Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Vizsla dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Barbet or Airedale Terrier or Vizsla?	Barbet dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Airedale Terrier dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Vizsla dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

Barbet vs Airedale Terrier vs Vizsla Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Barbet or Airedale Terrier or Vizsla?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Barbet bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Airedale Terrier bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Vizsla bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Barbet has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Airedale Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Vizsla has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Barbet vs Airedale Terrier vs Vizsla mouthiness comparison:	Barbet dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Vizsla dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Barbet vs Airedale Terrier vs Vizsla Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Barbet vs Airedale Terrier vs Vizsla health comparison. Which is the healthier: Barbet vs Airedale Terrier vs Vizsla?	Barbets tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Airedale Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Vizsla is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Barbet vs Airedale Terrier vs Vizsla? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Barbet vs Airedale Terrier vs Vizsla health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Epilepsy Entropion Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Hernia Overbite Underbite	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Umbilical Hernias Von Willebrand's Disease	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Epilepsy Sebaceous Adenitis
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Barbet should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Frequent The Airedale Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Vizsla should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Barbet vs Airedale Terrier vs Vizsla lifespan comparison. How long do Barbet, Airedale Terrier and Vizsla breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	13-15 years The average lifespan of Barbet: 14 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of Airedale Terrier: 11 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Vizsla: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Barbet vs Airedale Terrier vs Vizsla?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Barbet can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Barbet vs Airedale Terrier vs Vizsla Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Barbet or Airedale Terrier or Vizsla? Barbet vs Airedale Terrier vs Vizsla energy level comparison:	Barbet dogs are high-energy dogs.	Airedale Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Vizsla dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Barbet vs Airedale Terrier vs Vizsla exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Barbet or Airedale Terrier or Vizsla? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Barbet dogs have an average exercise need.	Airedale Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Vizsla dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Barbet or Airedale Terrier or Vizsla?	Barbet dogs don't need too much sleep.	Airedale Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Vizsla dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Barbet vs Airedale Terrier vs Vizsla Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Barbet or Airedale Terrier or Vizsla?	3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Barbet vs Airedale Terrier vs Vizsla weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Barbet has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Airedale Terrier's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low to Average: The Vizsla has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Barbet vs Airedale Terrier vs Vizsla Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Barbet vs Airedale Terrier vs Vizsla coat comparison:	Waterproof	Wiry Dense Rough	Fine Dense Hard Coarse Short No Undercoat
Colors What are the original Barbet, Airedale Terrier and Vizsla color?	Black Gray White Brown Fawn	Black Tan Grizzle	Golden Rust Russet Gold Dark Sandy Gold
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Barbet or Airedale Terrier or Vizsla? Barbet vs Airedale Terrier vs Vizsla grooming comparison:	Average: The Barbet requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The Airedale Terrier requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Vizsla requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Barbet or Airedale Terrier or Vizsla? Barbet or Airedale Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Barbet dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs are low shedders. See more.	Vizsla dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Barbet or Airedale Terrier or Vizsla?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Barbet vs Airedale Terrier vs Vizsla hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Barbet vs Airedale Terrier vs Vizsla?	Medium ⏺ The Barbet has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Airedale Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Vizsla has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Barbet is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Airedale Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Vizsla is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Barbet vs Airedale Terrier vs Vizsla Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Barbet dogs are generally with other pets.	Airedale Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Vizsla dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Barbet or Airedale Terrier or Vizsla? Which dog is more friendly?	Barbet dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Airedale Terrier dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Barbet or Airedale Terrier or Vizsla?	Barbet dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Airedale Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Vizsla dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Barbet or Airedale Terrier or Vizsla?	Barbet dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Airedale Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Barbet or Airedale Terrier or Vizsla?	Barbet dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Airedale Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly.	Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Barbet vs Airedale Terrier vs Vizsla?	Yes Barbet dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Airedale Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Vizsla dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	Yes Barbet is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Airedale Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Vizsla is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Barbets are usually recommended for elderly people.	Airedale Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Vizslas are usually recommended for elderly people.

Barbet vs Airedale Terrier vs Vizsla As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Barbet or Airedale Terrier or Vizsla? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Barbet vs Airedale Terrier vs Vizsla?	Yes Barbet breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Airedale Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Vizsla breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Barbet vs Airedale Terrier vs Vizsla Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Barbet and Airedale Terrier and Vizsla have?	4-6 puppies	7-9 puppies	6-8 puppies
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Barbet vs Airedale Terrier vs Vizsla Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club as a Miscellaneous breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1960 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club

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