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Name	Barbet	Irish Water Spaniel	Great Dane
Origins	France	Ireland	Germany
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Group	Gun Dog	Gun Dog	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	French Water Dog	Bog Dog Rat Tail Spaniel Shannon Spaniel Whiptail	Apollo of Dogs Deutsche Dogge Gentle Giant German Mastiff Dane
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Barbet vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Great Dane breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Barbet vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Great Dane Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Barbet or Irish Water Spaniel or Great Dane? Which is the smallest dog, Barbet or Irish Water Spaniel or Great Dane?	Large Medium	Medium	Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Barbet or Irish Water Spaniel or Irish Water Spaniel? Barbet vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Great Dane weight comparison:	37–62 pounds (17–28 kg )	45-65 pounds (20-30 kg)	Male: 120-200 pounds (54-90 kg), Female: 100-130 pounds (45-59 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	37–62 pounds (17–28 kg )	55 pounds (25 kg)	Male: 160 pounds (72 kg), Female: 115 pounds (52 kg)
Height Which is taller, Barbet or Irish Water Spaniel or Great Dane? Barbet vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Great Dane height comparison:	Male: 23–26 inches (58–65 cm), Female: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm)	20-23 inches (51-58 cm)	Male: 30-34 inches (76-86 cm), Female: 28-32 inches (71-81 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)	21.5 inches (54.5 cm)	Male: 32 inches (81 cm), Female: 30 inches (76 cm)

Barbet vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Great Dane Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Barbet or Irish Water Spaniel or Great Dane? Which is more expensive?	$600-$1000	$800-$1000	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Barbet or Irish Water Spaniel or Great Dane?	Average: The Barbet is a commonly available dog breed.	Frequent: The Irish Water Spaniel is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Great Dane is quite easy to get.

Barbet vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Great Dane Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

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

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Barbet or Irish Water Spaniel or Great Dane? Barbet vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Great Dane behavior/temperament comparison:	Intelligent Obedient Joyful Companionable Cheerful	Active Clownish Alert Intelligent Quick Inquisitive	Loving Intelligent Confident Friendly Devoted Gentle Reserved
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.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Great Dane 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 Irish Water Spaniel vs Great Dane?	High: Barbet dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Irish Water Spaniel dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average: Great Dane dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Barbet vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Great Dane social needs comparison:	Barbet dogs are a social breed. See more.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Great Dane 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.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Great Dane dogs have average wanderlust potential. 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.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Great Dane 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Barbet vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Great Dane Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Barbet vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Great Dane playfulness comparison:	The Barbet is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Irish Water Spaniel is a playful breed. See more.	Great Danes are not the most playful dog breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Barbet vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Great Dane?	Low to Average: The Barbet rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Irish Water Spaniel barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Great Dane rarely barks. 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 Irish Water Spaniel or Great Dane?	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 recommended to keep the Irish Water Spaniel breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the Great Dane breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Barbet vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Great Dane 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.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Average: Great Dane dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Barbet or Irish Water Spaniel or Great Dane?	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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Great Dane 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 Irish Water Spaniel vs Great Dane Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Barbet or Irish Water Spaniel or Great Dane?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Barbet bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Irish Water Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Great Dane bite force: The Strongest.
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 Irish Water Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Great Dane has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Barbet vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Great Dane mouthiness comparison:	Barbet dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Great Dane dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Barbet vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Great Dane Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Barbet vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Great Dane health comparison. Which is the healthier: Barbet vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Great Dane?	Barbets tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Irish Water Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.	Great Danes are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Barbet vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Great Dane? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Barbet vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Great Dane health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Epilepsy Entropion Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Hernia Overbite Underbite	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Patent Ductus Arteriosis Cancer Bloat Mitral Valve Disease Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis Dilated Cardiomyopathy Persistent Right Aortic Arch Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
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.	Rare The Irish Water Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Great Dane should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Barbet vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Great Dane lifespan comparison. How long do Barbet, Irish Water Spaniel and Great Dane breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	13-15 years The average lifespan of Barbet: 14 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Irish Water Spaniel: 11 years	7-11 years The average lifespan of Great Dane: 9 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Barbet vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Great Dane?	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.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Irish Water Spaniel can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Barbet vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Great Dane Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Barbet vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Great Dane Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Barbet or Irish Water Spaniel or Great Dane?	3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	8 to 10 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 Irish Water Spaniel vs Great Dane weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Barbet has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Irish Water Spaniel has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Great Dane has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Barbet vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Great Dane Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Barbet vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Great Dane coat comparison:	Waterproof	Dense Curly Tight	Dense
Colors What are the original Barbet, Irish Water Spaniel and Great Dane color?	Black Gray White Brown Fawn	Brown	Black Blue White Fawn Brindle Merle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Barbet or Irish Water Spaniel or Great Dane? Barbet vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Great Dane grooming comparison:	Average: The Barbet requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The Irish Water Spaniel requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Great Dane requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Barbet or Irish Water Spaniel or Great Dane? Barbet or Irish Water Spaniel or {name3 shedding:	Barbet dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Great Dane 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 Irish Water Spaniel or Great Dane?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	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.
Hypoallergenic Barbet vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Great Dane 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 Irish Water Spaniel vs Great Dane?	Medium ⏺ The Barbet has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Irish Water Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Great Dane 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 Irish Water Spaniel is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Great Dane drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.

Barbet vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Great Dane Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Barbet dogs are generally with other pets.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Great Dane dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Barbet or Irish Water Spaniel or Great Dane? Which dog is more friendly?	Barbet dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Great Dane 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 Irish Water Spaniel or Great Dane?	Barbet dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Great Dane dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Barbet or Irish Water Spaniel or Great Dane?	Barbet dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Barbet or Irish Water Spaniel or Great Dane?	Barbet dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Irish Water Spaniel dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Barbet vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Great Dane?	Yes Barbet dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Irish Water Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Great Dane 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 Irish Water Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Great Dane 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.	Irish Water Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Great Danes are usually recommended for elderly people.

Barbet vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Great Dane 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 Irish Water Spaniel or Great Dane? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a 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 Irish Water Spaniel vs Great Dane?	Yes Barbet breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Yes Irish Water Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Great Dane breed usually doesn't like 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.	Yes 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Barbet vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Great Dane 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 Irish Water Spaniel and Great Dane have?	4-6 puppies	4-12 puppies	10-15 puppies
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Barbet vs Irish Water Spaniel vs Great Dane 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 1878 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Working 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 Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type 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	No data available	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 Canadian Canine Registry

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