Barbet
Description of a Barbet.
The Barbet is thought to be the original source of the various water dog breeds (Poodle, Portuguese Water Dog, American Water Spaniel, and so on). His actual origin is lost in antiquity but probably stems from corded herding stock and perhaps griffon hounds. The breed is little known outside of France.
A breed club in the USA is affiliated with the Club des Chiens d\'Eau in France and offers a US-based registry service. The United Kennel Club also registers the breed.
The breed can be registered in the States in ARBA, UKC, and now can apply for the FSS under the AKC.
Below is a chart of qualities of the Barbet. |
Color Key: |
| Good |
Moderate |
Bad |
**Please note that these are general trends. Your dog may differ depending on its upbringing and training (or lack thereof).
