Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Barbet Versus Weimaraner: Introduction
- Barbet versus Weimaraner: Overview
- Barbet versus Weimaraner: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Barbet and the Weimaraner
- The Similarities Between the Barbet and the Weimaraner
- Size Comparison of Barbet versus Weimaraner
- Lifespan of Barbet versus Weimaraner
- Temperament of the Weimaraner Versus the Barbet
- Health Problems of Barbet versus Health Problems of Weimaraner
- Tolerates Being Alone: Barbet versus Weimaraner
- Do Barbets shed more than Weimaraners?
- Which one drools more, the Barbet or the Weimaraner
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Barbet or the Weimaraner?
- Does the Barbet Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Weimaraner?
- Do Barbets Bark and Howl? What about Weimaraners?
- Can Barbets Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Weimaraners Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Barbet vs. Weimaraner
- Can Barbets Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Weimaraners Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Barbet or the Weimaraner?
- Are Barbets good family dogs? What about Weimaraners?
- How Kid-friendly are Barbets and Weimaraners?
- Is the Barbet Easier to Train than the Weimaraner?
- Conclusion: Barbet versus Weimaraner. Which One is a Better Pet?
Barbet Versus Weimaraner: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Barbet and the Weimaraner? 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 Weimaraner 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 Weimaraner.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Barbet and the Weimaraner 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 Weimaraner. 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 Weimaraner.
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 Weimaraner.
Barbet versus Weimaraner: Overview
A very important difference between the Barbet and the Weimaraner is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Barbet is a medium-sized dog while the Weimaraner is a large-sized dog.
Furthermore, both the Barbet and the Weimaraner are Sporting Dogs. This means both the Barbet and the Weimaraner 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.
Barbet versus Weimaraner: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Barbet to the Weimaraner 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 Weimaraner
| Factor | Barbet | Weimaraner |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 1/5 | 5/5 |
| Life Span | 13 to 15 years | 11 to 13 years |
| Good For Novice Owners | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Height | 20 to 25 inches tall at the shoulder | 23 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Easygoing | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Weight | 37 to 62 pounds | 55 to 85 pounds |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| General Health | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Train | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Average Lifespan | 14.0 years | 12.0 years |
| Price Range | No Data | $950 – $1250 |
| Average Price | No Data | $1080 |
| Temperament Score | 100.0 percent | 80.8 percent |
| 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 Weimaraner. 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 Weimaraner is 67 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Barbet is a better pet than the Weimaraner. 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 Weimaraner so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Barbet and the Weimaraner
Below is a list of where the Barbet and the Weimaraner are most different:
- Barbets do not have the tendency to drool. However, Weimaraners have a very high tendency to drool.
- Barbets require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom. However, Weimaraners are very easy to groom.
- Barbets are not prone to nip and chew at things. However, Weimaraners are prone to nip and chew at things.
The Similarities Between the Barbet and the Weimaraner
The Barbet and the Weimaraner are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Barbet and the Weimaraner are most similar:
- Both the Barbet and the Weimaraner do not like to be left alone.
- Both the Barbet and the Weimaraner are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
- Both the Barbet and the Weimaraner can tolerate cold weather.
- Both the Barbet and the Weimaraner can tolerate hot weather.
- Both the Barbet and the Weimaraner get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
- Both the Barbet and the Weimaraner get along well with other dogs.
- Both the Barbet and the Weimaraner are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
- Both the Barbet and the Weimaraner are very easy to train.
- Both the Barbet and the Weimaraner are highly intelligent.
- Both the Barbet and the Weimaraner are very playful.
- Both the Barbet and the Weimaraner are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
- Both the Barbet and the Weimaraner have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
Size Comparison of Barbet versus Weimaraner
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Barbet and the Weimaraner.
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, Weimaraners weigh 55 to 85 pounds when fully grown. Weimaraners are 23 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Lifespan of Barbet versus Weimaraner
The lifespan of Barbets is between 13 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Barbets is 14.0 years.
The lifespan of Weimaraners is between 11 to 13 years. The average lifespan of Weimaraners is 12.0 years.
Barbets live longer than Weimaraners.
Temperament of the Weimaraner Versus the Barbet
The Barbet has a better temperament than the Weimaraner.
This is because the temperament score for the Barbet is 100.0 percent while the temperament score for the Weimaraner is 80.8 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).
The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.
Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.
The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.
With its temperament score of 100.0 percent, the Barbet has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
With its temperament score of 80.8 percent, the Weimaraner has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Barbet and the Weimaraner by measuring the temperaments of 1 Barbets and 224 Weimaraners.
Health Problems of Barbet versus Health Problems of Weimaraner
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 Weimaraner 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 Weimaraner is prone to the same number of genetic health problems as the Barbet.
5 health tests are recommended for Barbet while 5 tests are recommended for the Weimaraner.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Barbets and in Weimaraners.
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.
Weimaraner Health Problems
Weimaraners are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Weimaraner 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 Weimaraner puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Weimaraner 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 Weimaraners for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Weimaraners here.
Tolerates Being Alone: Barbet versus Weimaraner
Barbets do not like to be left alone.
Weimaraners do not like to be left alone.
Do Barbets shed more than Weimaraners?
Barbets do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Weimaraners shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Which one drools more, the Barbet or the Weimaraner
Barbets do have a very low tendency to drool.
Weimaraners have a very high tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Barbet or the Weimaraner?
Barbets require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Weimaraners are very easy to groom.
Does the Barbet Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Weimaraner?
Barbets have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Weimaraners 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 Weimaraners?
Barbets bark and howl, but not very much.
Weimaraners are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Can Barbets Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Weimaraners Tolerate Cold Weather?
Barbets can very well tolerate cold weather.
Weimaraners can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Barbet vs. Weimaraner
Barbets have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Weimaraners have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Barbets Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Weimaraners Tolerate Hot Weather?
Barbets can tolerate hot weather.
Weimaraners can tolerate hot weather.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Barbet or the Weimaraner?
Barbets get along very well with other dogs.
Weimaraners get along fairly well with other dogs.
Are Barbets good family dogs? What about Weimaraners?
Barbets are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Weimaraners are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Barbets and Weimaraners?
Barbets get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Weimaraners get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Is the Barbet Easier to Train than the Weimaraner?
Barbets are very easy to train.
Weimaraners are very easy to train.
Is the Barbet Better for Apartment Owners than the Weimaraner?
Barbets adapt moderately well to apartment living.
Weimaraners do not adapt well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Barbet or the Weimaraner?
Barbets are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Weimaraners are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Conclusion: Barbet versus Weimaraner. 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 Weimaraner better suits you and your family.