Barbet (French Water Dog)

FCI 105 . Water Dogs

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Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Barbet (French Water Dog)" you know certain factors. Not all breeds of dogs are apt to live in an apartment, you must take into account his character, their need for exercise, their interaction with other pets, their care and if you have small children, their level of tolerance towards them.

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The Barbet (French Water Dog) It is a French breed of dog of medium size water.

This dog of waters is a rare species. Almost everyone has heard of breeds like the Poodle, Griffon and the Bichon Frise … Have you ever wondered where all these breeds come from?? Your answer is the following … all came from the Barbet, or as some known, the French Water Dog. Now, Where does he come from French Water Dog? Well, that is a question for which no one has a definite answer, but there are a lot of conjectures.

Some people say that the dog of the Barbet is a descendant of the original Griffon, others say it came from the Bergamasco that were brought from Asia, When was Europe invaded, others say that the Barbet North African wine, travelling through Spain to install on France, people say that, but the french spaniel is not the origin of all Water Dogs, It is very likely that it was close to the original type.

The reality is that Barbet has been in Europe for centuries, There are even writings about him, from the Elizabethan era describing the Barbet and the type of care necessary to keep your hair healthy.

compact and vigorous, with good muscles and bones in relation to the volume of your body. The eyes are round, living with an expression that denotes intelligence.

Morphologically is classified as bracoide, head approaching the form primástica, with the wide snout at the same end than at the base and separated from the front by a depression or Groove very marked, gachas ears, long and hanging lips, with highlight of the higher above the level of the mandible.

The standard of the race measured between 58 and 65 cm for the male; and 52 to 61 cm for the female and a weight of between 17 and 28 kg . The Barbet It is the prototype of a water dog with woolly hair, long, curly. The accepted colors by the FCI they are pure black, brown, cervato, clear and grey cervato.

The Barbet was used as a water dog (as its name implies) was a great dog collector for hunting in marshy areas.

This dog has been used by farmers for grazing, but that's not all, This dog, the Barbet He also frequented port areas to be a friend and companion of sailors. A very versatile breed.

• Personality Barbet It is accompanying, joyful, salty, obedient and intelligent. They are quick to learn and need training to obey. You are very kind with children, families and older people.

The Barbet they prefer to be in the same room with the family at all times. They need daily exercise to keep your body and mental state in a healthy state.

The average life of the Barbet is of 13 to 15 years, knowing some case that has come to live 19 years.

• FCI CLASSIFICATION: 105
• Group 8: Retrievers, Hunting Lifting Dogs, Water Dogs.
• Section 3: Water Dogs. With working trial.

Federations:

Recognized by the federations :

• FCI ⓘ
• UKC ⓘ
• ​CKC ⓘ

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France

21.02.2006

Use:

Water dog, used for hunting wild birds. The Barbet, like all water dogs, is more than just a bill collector, he must search and make the game hidden in the aquatic vegetation leave the forest and raise it. Then he collects the piece knocked down by his master. It is not afraid of the cold and enters the water no matter what the weather is.

General appearance:

Medium size and lines. It is characterized by a dense, woolly coat that provides effective protection against cold and humidity.. The hair forms a beard on the chin, what has given the breed its name.

• Muzzle slightly shorter than skull.
• The length of the body, measured from the tip of the shoulder, to the tip of the gluteus, is slightly higher than the height at the withers.

Balanced, very attached to their masters, very sociable, water lover, still very cold.

Head:

The hair of the skull must fall to the nasal canal. The beard is long and abundant; the mustache covers the entire nostril and is very abundant.

• Skull : Rounded and wide.
• Depression links : Marked.

facial region:

• Truffle : Wide, with the windows wide open. Its color is black or brown, according to coat color.
• Snout : Well square. The muzzle is wide.
• Lips : Thick, well pigmented, completely covered in long hairs. The edge of the lips is black or brown.
• Jaws / Teeth : Jaws of uniform length. Scissor joint. Strong teeth. The incisors are well developed and well aligned.
• Eyes : Round, preferably dark brown. The edge of the eyelids is black or brown.
• Ears: Low insertion (at eye level or a little lower) long, plan, wide, with long hairs that form streaks. When brought to the front of the truffle, surpass it by a few 5 cm. (along with the hair). The cartilage of the ears extends beyond the corners of the lips..

Neck:

Short and powerful

Body:

• Back: Solid, the top margin is very firm.
• Pork loin: Convex, short and strong.
• Rump: Rounded profile, harmoniously prolonging the line of the spine.
• Breast : Large, well developed, alto, descends to elbow level. The ribs are rounded, but not abarriladas.

Tail:

A little raised, exceeds the horizontal when the dog is in action. Low insertion, forming a slight hook on the limb.

Tips

• Shoulder : Oblique. The scapulohumeral angle varies between 110 and 115 degrees.
• Arm : Thick and muscular.
• Forearm: Straight, for strong bones, well plumbed, completely covered in long hairs.

• Thighs : Slightly oblique, well formed.
• Hock : Low, well angled.
• Metatarsals : Well poised.
• Pies: Round, widths, covered in hair.

Movement:

Agile steps, the limbs move in the axis of the body. Median extension of the forelimbs and good the hindlimbs.

Mantle

Skin: Relatively thick.

Fur: Long, woolly, curly, can form wicks. Is abundant, covering the whole body in its natural state. This is an essential characteristic of the breed. The Barbet can be groomed in a specific way to facilitate its work and the maintenance of its coat..

Color : Unicolor negro, grey, brown, leonado, sand, white or with some patches of different color. All shades of fawn and sand are accepted. Preferably, the shade should be the same over the whole body.

Size and weight:

Height to the cross :

Males: 58 to 65 cm.
females: 53 to 61 cm.

With a tolerance of + from – 1 centimeter.

Fouls:

Any deviation from the aforementioned criteria is considered as a fault and its seriousness is considered to the degree of the deviation to the standard and its consequences on the health and well-being of the dog.

● Thin and narrow head, thin and too long nostril, thin lips.

● Superior or inferior prognathism. Deviated jaw.

● Light eyes.

● High set ears (taller than the eye), fine, short, narrow.

● Thin neck.

● Sunken top margin.

● Long and loose loin.

● Narrow croup.

● Narrow chest.

● High insertion queue, bent over the back, threaded, or stuck against the rump or back. No tail or very short abdomen.

● Narrow shoulders.

● Thin arms.

● Fine-boned forearm, limbs with bangs.

● Hind limbs: flat thigh, straight hock, limbs with bangs, presence of spurs. Thin and narrow feet, discovered.

● Thin skin.

● Short hair, rough, that is not woolly, nor curly.

● Colors: Any other color other than those mentioned in the standard.

• Aggressive or fearful dog.

Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified..

Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..



Via FCI

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

1. Barbet, French water dog (English).
2. Barbet, chien d’eau français (French).
3. Barbet, Französischer Wasserhund (German).
4. Barbet, cão d’água francês (Portuguese).
5. Barbet, Perro de aguas francés (español).