Golden Retriever vs Barbet
Compare the Golden Retriever to the Barbet. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Golden Retrievers and Barbets.
Golden Retriever
Barbet
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
13-15 Years
Height
21-24 Inches
20-25 Inches
Weight
55-80 Pounds
37-62 Pounds
Intelligence
Golden Retriever
Barbet
Origin Country
United Kingdom
France
Origin Year
1865 AD
1750 AD
Golden Retriever
Barbet
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Golden Retriever
Barbet
Golden Retriever
Barbet
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Golden Retriever
Barbet
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Golden Retriever
Barbet
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium to High
None
Dander
Medium
None to Low
Drool
None
None
Golden Retriever
Barbet
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Golden Retriever
Barbet
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Golden Retriever
Barbet
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Golden Retriever
Barbet
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
13-15 Years
Golden Retriever
Barbet
Golden Retriever
Barbet
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Corded
Curly
Coat Texture
Wavy
Wavy
Wooly
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Golden Retriever
Barbet
