Barbet
| Barbet French water dog |
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| FCI Standard No. 105 | ||
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Male: 58–65 cm. |
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The Barbet is an FCI recognized dog breed from France ( FCI Group 8, Section 3, Standard No. 105 ).
Origin and history
The medium-sized "Barbet" is one of the oldest European water dogs and possibly a forerunner of the poodle . The Moors are said to have brought its ancestors to Spain and Portugal in the 6th century, from where it is said to have spread very quickly throughout Europe. Very early in Portugal a water dog ( Cão de Água Português ) is mentioned, which has all the characteristics of the barbet. This water dog can be found all over Europe in the 14th century and it is not until the 16th century that it is given the name "Barbet".
Interest in this breed waned towards the end of the 19th century. It was not until the 1970s that this dog breed experienced an upswing again. In Germany, however, this breed is still rarely kept.
In terms of breeding, this breed has influenced a number of hunting dog breeds that exist today. These include the German Wirehaired Pointing Dog , the Poodle Pointer , the Griffon Korthals and the Irish Water Spaniel .
description
The waterproof fur of the Barbet - similar to that of the Irish Water Spaniel - offers excellent thermal protection even in the iciest of water. The hair is long, woolly, frizzy and forms strings as a special feature of hunting dogs. Many colors are permitted: plain black, gray, maroon, fawn, sand, white or more or less piebald. The color nuances range from fawn to sandy, the hair on the head must fall to the bridge of the nose. The barbet has a long beard and a lush mustache. The ears are set low and hang down long, with long hair.
use
Water dog for hunting birds and not just for retrieving. Medium-sized dog with thick, woolly fur, which reliably protects it from cold and moisture. He is an excellent swimmer. However, caring for the woolly, curly fur is relatively time-consuming. Today barbet is relatively rare. Increasingly, however, he is being kept as an adaptable and extremely lovable family dog.
literature
- Gabriele Lehari: Ulmers Large Lexicon of Dog Breeds , Eugen Ulmer Verlag, Stuttgart 2004, ISBN 3-8001-4614-2
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Individual evidence
- ↑ Lehari, p. 21