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- Barbet Versus English Toy Spaniel: Introduction
- Barbet versus English Toy Spaniel: Overview
- Barbet versus English Toy Spaniel: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Barbet and the English Toy Spaniel
- The Similarities Between the Barbet and the English Toy Spaniel
- Size Comparison of Barbet versus English Toy Spaniel
- Lifespan of Barbet versus English Toy Spaniel
- Health Problems of Barbet versus Health Problems of English Toy Spaniel
- Tolerates Being Alone: Barbet versus English Toy Spaniel
- Do Barbets shed more than English Toy Spaniels?
- Which one drools more, the Barbet or the English Toy Spaniel
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Barbet or the English Toy Spaniel?
- Does the Barbet Have a Higher Prey Drive than the English Toy Spaniel?
- Do Barbets Bark and Howl? What about English Toy Spaniels?
- Can Barbets Tolerate Cold Weather? And can English Toy Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Barbet vs. English Toy Spaniel
- Can Barbets Tolerate Hot Weather? Can English Toy Spaniels Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Barbet or the English Toy Spaniel?
- Are Barbets good family dogs? What about English Toy Spaniels?
- How Kid-friendly are Barbets and English Toy Spaniels?
- Is the Barbet Easier to Train than the English Toy Spaniel?
- Conclusion: Barbet versus English Toy Spaniel. Which One is a Better Pet?
Barbet Versus English Toy Spaniel: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Barbet and the English Toy Spaniel? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Barbet and the English Toy Spaniel better suits you.
We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Barbet and the English Toy Spaniel.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Barbet and the English Toy Spaniel is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.
Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Barbet and for the English Toy Spaniel. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Barbet and the English Toy Spaniel.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Barbet or the English Toy Spaniel.
Barbet versus English Toy Spaniel: Overview
A very important difference between the Barbet and the English Toy Spaniel is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Barbet is a medium-sized dog while the English Toy Spaniel is a small-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Barbet belongs to the Sporting Dogs group. Sporting Dogs were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.
On the other hand, the English Toy Spaniel belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.
Barbet versus English Toy Spaniel: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Barbet to the English Toy Spaniel based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.
When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets
Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.
However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.
Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Barbet and the English Toy Spaniel
| Factor | Barbet | English Toy Spaniel |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Life Span | 13 to 15 years | 10 to 12 years |
| Good For Novice Owners | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Height | 20 to 25 inches tall at the shoulder | 10 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Easygoing | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Weight | 37 to 62 pounds | 8 to 14 pounds |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| General Health | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Easy To Train | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Average Lifespan | 14.0 years | 11.0 years |
| Price Range | No Data | $2250 – $2525 |
| Average Price | No Data | $2350 |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Barbet in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the English Toy Spaniel. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.
The Better-Pet score for the Barbet is 82 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the English Toy Spaniel is 74 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Barbet is a better pet than the English Toy Spaniel. So, you should get the Barbet!
Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Barbet and the English Toy Spaniel so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Barbet and the English Toy Spaniel
Below is a list of where the Barbet and the English Toy Spaniel are most different:
- Barbets require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom. However, English Toy Spaniels are very easy to groom.
- Barbets do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies. However, English Toy Spaniels shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
- Barbets get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly. However, English Toy Spaniels do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.
The Similarities Between the Barbet and the English Toy Spaniel
The Barbet and the English Toy Spaniel are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Barbet and the English Toy Spaniel are most similar:
- Both the Barbet and the English Toy Spaniel do not like to be left alone.
- Both the Barbet and the English Toy Spaniel do not have the tendency to drool.
- Both the Barbet and the English Toy Spaniel get along well with other dogs.
- Both the Barbet and the English Toy Spaniel are very easy to train.
- Both the Barbet and the English Toy Spaniel are highly intelligent.
- Both the Barbet and the English Toy Spaniel are very playful.
- Both the Barbet and the English Toy Spaniel are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Size Comparison of Barbet versus English Toy Spaniel
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Barbet and the English Toy Spaniel.
Barbets weigh 37 to 62 pounds when fully grown. Barbets are 20 to 25 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
On the other hand, English Toy Spaniels weigh 8 to 14 pounds when fully grown. English Toy Spaniels are 10 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Lifespan of Barbet versus English Toy Spaniel
The lifespan of Barbets is between 13 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Barbets is 14.0 years.
The lifespan of English Toy Spaniels is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of English Toy Spaniels is 11.0 years.
Barbets live longer than English Toy Spaniels.
Health Problems of Barbet versus Health Problems of English Toy Spaniel
Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.
Both the Barbet and the English Toy Spaniel are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.
The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.
Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Barbet is prone to more genetic health problems than the English Toy Spaniel.
This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Barbet than for the English Toy Spaniel.
5 health tests are recommended for Barbet while 4 tests are recommended for the English Toy Spaniel.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Barbets and in English Toy Spaniels.
Barbet Health Problems
Barbets are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Barbet puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a Barbet puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Barbet breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Barbets for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Barbets here.
English Toy Spaniel Health Problems
English Toy Spaniels are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing English Toy Spaniel puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a English Toy Spaniel puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your English Toy Spaniel breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen English Toy Spaniels for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for English Toy Spaniels here.
Tolerates Being Alone: Barbet versus English Toy Spaniel
Barbets do not like to be left alone.
English Toy Spaniels do not like to be left alone.
Do Barbets shed more than English Toy Spaniels?
Barbets do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
English Toy Spaniels shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Which one drools more, the Barbet or the English Toy Spaniel
Barbets do have a very low tendency to drool.
English Toy Spaniels do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Barbet or the English Toy Spaniel?
Barbets require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
English Toy Spaniels are very easy to groom.
Does the Barbet Have a Higher Prey Drive than the English Toy Spaniel?
Barbets have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
English Toy Spaniels have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.
Do Barbets Bark and Howl? What about English Toy Spaniels?
Barbets bark and howl, but not very much.
English Toy Spaniels bark and howl, but not very much.
Can Barbets Tolerate Cold Weather? And can English Toy Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather?
Barbets can very well tolerate cold weather.
English Toy Spaniels cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Wanderlust Potential: Barbet vs. English Toy Spaniel
Barbets have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
English Toy Spaniels do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Can Barbets Tolerate Hot Weather? Can English Toy Spaniels Tolerate Hot Weather?
Barbets can tolerate hot weather.
English Toy Spaniels cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Barbet or the English Toy Spaniel?
Barbets get along very well with other dogs.
English Toy Spaniels get along very well with other dogs.
Are Barbets good family dogs? What about English Toy Spaniels?
Barbets are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
English Toy Spaniels are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Barbets and English Toy Spaniels?
Barbets get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
English Toy Spaniels do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.
Is the Barbet Easier to Train than the English Toy Spaniel?
Barbets are very easy to train.
English Toy Spaniels are fairly easy to train.
Is the Barbet Better for Apartment Owners than the English Toy Spaniel?
Barbets adapt moderately well to apartment living.
English Toy Spaniels adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Barbet or the English Toy Spaniel?
Barbets are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
English Toy Spaniels are very good for new dog owners.
Conclusion: Barbet versus English Toy Spaniel. Which One is a Better Pet?
In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Barbet and the English Toy Spaniel better suits you and your family.