Field Spaniel vs Barbet Comparison – Which dog is better Field or French Water Dog?

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Name	Field Spaniel	Barbet
Origins	England	France
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Group	Gun Dog	Gun Dog
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Field Spaniel and Barbet. What other names are these breeds known by?	Field	French Water Dog
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Field Spaniel and a Barbet. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Field Spaniel vs Barbet Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Field Spaniel or a Barbet? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Medium	Large Medium
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Field Spaniel and a Barbet. Which breed is heavier?	35-50 pounds (16-22.5 kg)	37–62 pounds (17–28 kg )
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	42.5 pounds (16-22.5 kg)	37–62 pounds (17–28 kg )
Height Which is taller, Field Spaniel or Barbet? Is a Field Spaniel taller than a Barbet?	18 inches (46 cm)	Male: 23–26 inches (58–65 cm), Female: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	18 inches (46 cm)	Male: 23–26 inches (58–65 cm), Female: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm)

Field Spaniel vs Barbet Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Field Spaniel and a Barbet. Which breed costs more?	$800-$1000	$600-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Field Spaniel or Barbet?	Frequent: The Field Spaniel is easier than average to get.	Average: The Barbet is a commonly available dog breed.

Field Spaniel vs Barbet Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Field Spaniel or a Barbet? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Smart: The Field Spaniel dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Field Spaniel or a Barbet? Compare training requirements.	Field Spaniel dogs are easy to train. See more.	Barbet dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Field Spaniel or a Barbet? Compare alertness levels.	Field Spaniel dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Barbet dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Field Spaniel or a Barbet? Compare territorial behaviors.	Field Spaniel dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Barbet dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Field Spaniel vs Barbet Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Field Spaniel and a Barbet. How do their temperaments differ?	Sensitive Docile Sociable Adaptable Familiar Cautious	Intelligent Obedient Joyful Companionable Cheerful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Field Spaniel vs Barbet?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Barbet dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Field Spaniel vs Barbet?	High: Field Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Barbet dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Field Spaniel vs Barbet social needs comparison:	Field Spaniel dogs are a social breed. See more.	Barbet dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Field Spaniel vs Barbet?	Field Spaniel dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Barbet dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Field Spaniel vs Barbet? Which can be better for hunting?	Field Spaniel dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Field Spaniel vs Barbet Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Field Spaniel or a Barbet? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Low to Average: The Field Spaniel rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Barbet rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Field Spaniel or a Barbet? Compare play drive and energy.	The Field Spaniel is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Barbet is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Field Spaniel or a Barbet? Compare living space needs.	Very house-friendly dog the Field Spaniel breed.	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.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Field Spaniel vs Barbet Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Field Spaniel or a Barbet? Compare adaptability levels.	Field Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Barbet dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Field Spaniel or Barbet?	Field Spaniel 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 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.

Field Spaniel vs Barbet Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Field Spaniel or a Barbet? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Field Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Barbet has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a Field Spaniel or a Barbet? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Field Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Barbet dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a Field Spaniel or a Barbet? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Field Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Barbet bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Field Spaniel vs Barbet Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Field Spaniel or a Barbet? Compare average lifespans.	11-15 years The average lifespan of Field Spaniel: 13 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Barbet: 14 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Field Spaniel or a Barbet? Compare climate tolerances.	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 cold weather conditions The Barbet can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Field Spaniel and a Barbet. Which breed is healthier?	The Field Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Barbets tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Field Spaniel vs Barbet?	Average The Field Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Barbet should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Field Spaniel vs Barbet? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Field Spaniel vs Barbet health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Eye Problems Epilepsy Heart Problems Autoimmune Hypothyroidism	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Epilepsy Entropion Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Hernia Overbite Underbite

Field Spaniel vs Barbet Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a Field Spaniel or a Barbet? Compare activity levels.	Field Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.	Barbet dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Field Spaniel vs Barbet exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Field Spaniel or Barbet? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Field Spaniel dogs need a lot of exercises.	Barbet dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Field Spaniel or Barbet?	Field Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.	Barbet dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Field Spaniel vs Barbet Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Field Spaniel or a Barbet? Compare obesity risks.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Field Spaniel's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Barbet has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Food Consumption Which eats more: a Field Spaniel or a Barbet? Compare daily food needs.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Field Spaniel vs Barbet Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Field Spaniel or a Barbet? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	Yes See more.
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Coat Colors What color variations exist for Field Spaniel and Barbet? Compare breed colors.	Black Blue Golden Liver Roan	Black Gray White Brown Fawn
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Field Spaniel or a Barbet? Compare maintenance needs.	Easy to groom: The Field Spaniel doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Barbet requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Field Spaniel or a Barbet? Compare drooling amounts.	The Field Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Barbet is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Field Spaniel or a Barbet? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Field Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Barbet has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Field Spaniel and a Barbet? Compare fur types.	Dense Silky Waterproof	Waterproof
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Field Spaniel or a Barbet? Compare bathing frequencies.	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.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Field Spaniel or Barbet? Do Field Spaniel dogs shed more than Barbet dogs?	Field Spaniel dogs shed moderately. See more.	Barbet dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Field Spaniel vs Barbet Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Field Spaniel or a Barbet? Compare kid-friendliness.	Field Spaniel dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Barbet dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Field Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.	Barbet dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Field Spaniel or Barbet? Which dog is more friendly?	Field Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Barbet dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Field Spaniel or Barbet?	Field Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Barbet dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Field Spaniel or Barbet? Can a Field Spaniel and a Barbet be friends? Do Field Spaniel dogs get along with Barbet dogs?	Field Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Barbet dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Field Spaniel vs Barbet?	Yes Field Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Barbet dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Field Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Barbet is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Field Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Barbets are usually recommended for elderly people.

Field Spaniel vs Barbet As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Field Spaniel or a Barbet? Compare service capabilities.	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 Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: a Field Spaniel or a Barbet? Compare therapy capabilities.	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.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Field Spaniel or a Barbet? Compare scenting abilities.	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 & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: a Field Spaniel or a Barbet? Compare SAR abilities.	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.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: a Field Spaniel or a Barbet? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Field Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Barbet breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Field Spaniel or a Barbet? Compare draft work capabilities.	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.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Field Spaniel and Barbet. Which has stronger military background?	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.

Field Spaniel vs Barbet Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Field Spaniel and Barbet. Which has larger litters?	4-6 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Field Spaniel and Barbet breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Field Spaniel and Barbet. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Field Spaniel vs Barbet Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Field Spaniel and Barbet. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1894 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club as a Miscellaneous breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Field Spaniel and Barbet. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Field Spaniel and Barbet. Which is more widely recognized?	American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	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

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