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Sportingmedium🌍 Francewaterfowl flushing and retrieving dog
Barbet
Cheerful, willing, gentle, sociable
Popularity
586
Curly-coated French water dog; cheerful retriever that loves water and close companionship.
Lifespan
12–14 years
Coat
profuse, long, dense curly coat
Colors
black, brown, fawn, gray with or without white
Male height
21–24 in
Female height
20–22 in
Male weight
45–65 lb
Female weight
35–55 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
4
Trainability
4
Playfulness
4
Protectiveness
3
Prey drive
3
Barking
3
Household fit
Kid friendly
4
Apartment friendly
4
Novice owner friendly
3
Good with other dogs
4
Good with strangers
4
Care & environment
Shedding
1
Grooming
5
Drooling
2
Coat length
4
Exercise needs
4
Heat tolerance
2
Cold tolerance
4
