Barbet Puppy Weight Calculator

Calculate the adult weight for your Barbet. Just type your puppy’s current weight and age and see how big your puppy gets.

Barbet Breed Profile

Breed Overview

The Barbet is an ancient French water dog originally bred for retrieving game from wetlands. With its distinctive curly coat and friendly demeanor, the Barbet has historically been a versatile companion to hunters and families alike. Calm, intelligent, and eager to please, this breed is renowned for its sociable nature, adaptability, and affinity for water-based activities.

Classified as a medium to large breed, adult Barbets generally weigh between 35 and 65 pounds, with males typically larger than females. Growth tracking is important for this breed to ensure steady musculoskeletal development. As with many curly-coated breeds, balanced growth helps maintain healthy joints, avoids obesity, and supports proper coat and bone development.

For more on the Barbet’s breed standard and traits, visit the AKC Barbet profile.

Barbet Growth Chart & Weight Ranges

The table below outlines the average weight ranges for Barbet puppies as they grow. Males generally weigh 5–10 lbs more than females throughout their development.

Age	Average Male Weight	Average Female Weight
4 weeks	5 – 7 lbs	4 – 6 lbs
8 weeks	10 – 14 lbs	8 – 12 lbs
3 months	18 – 24 lbs	15 – 22 lbs
4 months	23 – 30 lbs	20 – 28 lbs
6 months	30 – 40 lbs	28 – 36 lbs
9 months	38 – 50 lbs	34 – 46 lbs
12 months	45 – 60 lbs	40 – 55 lbs
18 months	50 – 65 lbs	45 – 60 lbs

Barbets reach their adult height between 10 and 12 months, but may continue to fill out and build muscle until 18 months of age.

How Much Bigger Will My Barbet Puppy Get?

Barbet puppies grow steadily, with rapid development in the first six months:

• By 4 months, they often reach about 50% of their adult weight.
• A helpful rule of thumb: Double your puppy’s weight at 16 weeks to get a general idea of adult size.
• Most Barbets reach close to their full height and weight by 12–14 months, although males may continue to fill out until 18 months.

Barbets have a dense, curly coat that can sometimes make them look larger than they are—using weight, not just size, is key for growth tracking.

Barbet Growth Tips

Nutrition

• Feed a high-quality large-breed puppy formula until at least 12 months of age.
• Puppies should be fed three meals per day until approximately six months, then transition to two meals daily.
• Avoid overfeeding, which can lead to joint stress and rapid weight gain.

Barbets can be prone to sensitive stomachs, so introduce new foods slowly and stick to brands that meet AAFCO nutritional standards for growth.

Exercise

• Provide moderate daily exercise, such as walks, gentle fetch, or water play.
• Avoid high-impact activities or jumping before 12 months to protect growing joints.
• Mental enrichment is equally important — try puzzle toys, basic obedience training, or gentle agility.

Health Watch

Growth-related concerns in Barbets include:

• Hip and elbow dysplasia – common in medium-large breeds; maintain healthy weight and avoid overexertion during growth.
• Joint laxity – looseness during rapid growth can cause limping or instability.
• Ear infections – while not growth-related, their floppy ears and love for water make Barbets prone to ear issues.

Regular veterinary checkups, proper nutrition, and age-appropriate exercise will help your Barbet puppy grow into a happy, well-balanced adult.