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Barbet vs Labrador Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog Comparison - Dog breed selector: French Water Dog or Lab or Cao De Agua? Find the right dog for you

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Name Barbet Labrador Retriever Portuguese Water Dog
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
French Water Dog Lab
Labrador
Cao De Agua
Portie
Water Dog
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Barbet vs Labrador Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Barbet vs Labrador Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Barbet or Labrador Retriever or Portuguese Water Dog? Which is the smallest dog, Barbet or Labrador Retriever or Portuguese Water Dog?
Large
Medium
Large Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Barbet or Labrador Retriever or Labrador Retriever? Barbet vs Labrador Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog weight comparison:
37–62 pounds (17–28 kg ) Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) Male: 42-55 pounds (19-25 kg), Female: 35-49 pounds (16-22 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
37–62 pounds (17–28 kg ) Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) Male: 48.5 pounds (22 kg), Female: 42 pounds (19 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Barbet or Labrador Retriever or Portuguese Water Dog? Barbet vs Labrador Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog height comparison:
Male: 23–26 inches (58–65 cm), Female: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm) Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm) Male: 20-22 inches (50-57 cm), Female: 17-20 inches (43-52 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 inches (55.5 cm) Male: 21 inches (53.5 cm), Female: 18.5 inches (47.5 cm)

Barbet vs Labrador Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Barbet or Labrador Retriever or Portuguese Water Dog? Which is more expensive?
$600-$1000 $1000-$2000 $2500-$2800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Barbet or Labrador Retriever or Portuguese Water Dog?
Average: The Barbet is a commonly available dog breed.
Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Portuguese Water Dog is quite easy to get.

Barbet vs Labrador Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Barbet vs Labrador Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog intelligence:
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Smart: The Portuguese Water Dog dogs have great intelligence.
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Trainability
Barbet vs Labrador Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog trainability comparison.
Barbet dogs are quite easy to train.
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Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Barbet or Labrador Retriever or Portuguese Water Dog?
Barbet dogs are average watchdogs.
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Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs are good watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Barbet or Labrador Retriever or Portuguese Water Dog? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Barbet dogs are average defenders.
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Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average defenders.
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Barbet vs Labrador Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Barbet or Labrador Retriever or Portuguese Water Dog? Barbet vs Labrador Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog behavior/temperament comparison:
Intelligent
Obedient
Joyful
Companionable
Cheerful
Playful
Loving
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Cheerful
Intelligent
Docile
Obedient
Brave
Impetuous
Quarrelsome
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.
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Sensitive: Labrador Retriever dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Barbet vs Labrador Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog?
High: Barbet dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.
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High: Portuguese Water Dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Barbet vs Labrador Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog social needs comparison:
Barbet dogs are a social breed.
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Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Barbet dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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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.
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Labrador Retriever dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Portuguese Water Dog 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.
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Barbet vs Labrador Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Barbet vs Labrador Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog playfulness comparison:
The Barbet is a highly playful breed.
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The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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The Portuguese Water Dog is a playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Barbet vs Labrador Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog?
Low to Average: The Barbet rarely barks.
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Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Portuguese Water Dog rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Barbet or Labrador Retriever or Portuguese Water Dog?
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 Labrador Retriever breed in the home.
Apartment-friendly dog the Portuguese Water Dog breed.

Barbet vs Labrador Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog 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.
Labrador Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Barbet or Labrador Retriever or Portuguese Water Dog?
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.
Labrador Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Barbet vs Labrador Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Barbet or Labrador Retriever or Portuguese Water Dog?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Barbet bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Labrador Retriever bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Portuguese Water Dog bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Barbet has a low chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Portuguese Water Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Barbet vs Labrador Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog mouthiness comparison:
Barbet dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Labrador Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Barbet vs Labrador Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Barbet vs Labrador Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog health comparison. Which is the healthier: Barbet vs Labrador Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog?
Barbets tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Portuguese Water Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Barbet vs Labrador Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Barbet vs Labrador Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Entropion
Ear Infections
Elbow Dysplasia
Hernia
Overbite
Underbite
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Epilepsy
Ear Infections
Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Acute Moist Dermatitis
Cold Tail
Myopathy
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Entropion
Ectropion
Distichiasis
Persistent Pupillary Membranes
Addison's Disease
Megaesophagus
Irritable Bowel Disease (ibd)
Abnormally Small Eyes
GM-1 Storage Disease
Juvenile Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Colitis
Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis
Lymphangiectasia
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.
Average
The Labrador Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Portuguese Water Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Barbet vs Labrador Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog lifespan comparison. How long do Barbet, Labrador Retriever and Portuguese Water Dog 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 Labrador Retriever: 11 years
10-14 years
The average lifespan of Portuguese Water Dog: 12 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Barbet vs Labrador Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog?
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.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Portuguese Water Dog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Barbet vs Labrador Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Barbet or Labrador Retriever or Portuguese Water Dog? Barbet vs Labrador Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog energy level comparison:
Barbet dogs are high-energy dogs.
Labrador Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Barbet vs Labrador Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Barbet or Labrador Retriever or Portuguese Water Dog? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Barbet dogs have an average exercise need.
Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Barbet or Labrador Retriever or Portuguese Water Dog?
Barbet dogs don't need too much sleep.
Labrador Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.

Barbet vs Labrador Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Barbet or Labrador Retriever or Portuguese Water Dog?
3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals. Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Barbet vs Labrador Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Barbet has an average risk for obesity.
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High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Average: The Portuguese Water Dog has an average risk for obesity.
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Barbet vs Labrador Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Barbet vs Labrador Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog coat comparison:
Waterproof Dense
Waterproof
Hard
Short
Curly
Colors
What are the original Barbet, Labrador Retriever and Portuguese Water Dog color?
Black
Gray
White
Brown
Fawn
Black
Yellow
Chocolate
Black
White
Brown
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Barbet or Labrador Retriever or Portuguese Water Dog? Barbet vs Labrador Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog grooming comparison:
Average: The Barbet requires average grooming effort.
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Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming.
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Average: The Portuguese Water Dog requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Barbet or Labrador Retriever or Portuguese Water Dog? Barbet or Labrador Retriever or {name3 shedding:
Barbet dogs shed none to minimal.
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Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs shed none to minimal.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Barbet or Labrador Retriever or Portuguese Water Dog?
3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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Hypoallergenic
Barbet vs Labrador Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Barbet vs Labrador Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog?

Medium

The Barbet has an average chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Portuguese Water Dog has a low 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.
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The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler.
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The Portuguese Water Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Barbet vs Labrador Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Barbet dogs are generally with other pets.
Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Barbet or Labrador Retriever or Portuguese Water Dog? Which dog is more friendly?
Barbet dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Labrador Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Barbet or Labrador Retriever or Portuguese Water Dog?
Barbet dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Barbet or Labrador Retriever or Portuguese Water Dog?
Barbet dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Barbet or Labrador Retriever or Portuguese Water Dog?
Barbet dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Labrador Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Barbet vs Labrador Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog?
Yes
Barbet dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Labrador Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Portuguese Water Dog 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
Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Portuguese Water Dog 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.
Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Portuguese Water Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.

Barbet vs Labrador Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog 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.
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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Barbet or Labrador Retriever or Portuguese Water Dog? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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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.

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.

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.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent 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 Labrador Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog?

Yes

Barbet breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Yes

Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Yes

Portuguese Water Dog breed usually likes being on a boat.
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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.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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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 Labrador Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog 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.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can Barbet and Labrador Retriever and Portuguese Water Dog have?
4-6 puppies 5-10 puppies 4-8 puppies

Barbet vs Labrador Retriever vs Portuguese Water Dog 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 1917 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1983 as a Hound 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 Retrievers section. Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water 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
Canadian Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
Canadian Kennel Club
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Australian National Kennel Council
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
The Kennel Club

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