Can I just keep Barbas?

Barbas isn't a permanent follower without mods. If you tell him to stop following you he'll travel to Haemar's Shame and wait for you there. You can then meet up with him and continue his quest. The only way you can keep Barbas is to just not finish the side quest he is tied to.
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Is there a way to keep Barbas?

After speaking with Clavicus Vile's statue for the first time, if you never complete the quest, you may keep Barbas as a companion. Since he is an animal follower, he is unable to carry anything, or follow directions. However, you may have him and at least one humanoid follower at the same time.
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Should I save Barbas or not?

Kill Barbas and keep the Rueful Axe, or hand the axe to Clavicus Vile and receive his true daedric artifact, namely the Masque of Clavicus Vile. Note that both items are unique, but only the Masque of Clavicus Vile counts towards the Oblivion Walker achievement, so it is recommended to keep Barbas alive.
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Can Barbas be a pet?

As long as you are not trying to get the Daedric artifact achievement currently, then yes, you can keep the dog.
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What happens if you spare Barbas?

At the end of the quest, Clavicus asks you to kill Barbas with the Rueful Axe in order to keep the axe. If you deny it, you will receive the Masque of Clavicus Vile. Barbas can also be very helpful in killing dragons since he has unlimited health.
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Why You Should SAVE Barbas In The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - A Daedra's Best Friend

Can you keep Barbas as a companion?

The only way you can keep Barbas is to just not finish the side quest he is tied to. There may be mods that let you keep him or get him back, but I am unsure of that. Barbas isn't a permanent follower without mods. If you tell him to stop following you he'll travel to Haemar's Shame and wait for you there.
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Can you keep Barbas as a pet in Skyrim?

If you tell him "Stop following me!" he returns to the shrine of Clavicus Vile where you can pick him up again. You can have a Follower, an Animal Companion, AND Barbas... And you can still have one or two summoned minions from conjuration on top of that. As well as anything any of the quests provide you.
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What happens if I tell Barbas I want to keep the AXE?

The Dragonborn can choose to kill Barbas for Vile in exchange for the Rueful Axe, or choose to reunite Barbas with this master and recover a powerful Daedric artifact. Additionally, should the Dragonborn choose to recover the axe and postpone doing so, Barbas can become a permanent and an invincible follower.
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Is Barbas a Daedra?

Barbas is the dog companion of the Daedric Prince Clavicus Vile. He is a shape shifting Daedra that often takes on the appearance of a Dog, although he is known to masquerade as a Scamp named Creeper.
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What breed is Barbas?

Barbas is often depicted as a shaggy dog breed, heavily resembling an Irish Wolfhound or a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. While players can't adopt Barbas, he often goes out of his away to assist gamers and may even travel alongside them for a time.
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What do you get if you let Barbas live?

Kill Barbas, get Axe. Let Barbas live, get Masque of Clavicus Vile; a Daedric artifact :) YES, if you don't something really bad is going to happen to you.
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Can you get the AXE without killing Barbas?

On the quest "Daedra's Best Friend" with Barbas, if you kill Barbas, you lose the axe and get another artifact. If you decide not to kill Barbas, you keep the axe but it doesn't count as an artifcat.
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How long will Barbas follow you?

If you simply stop following the questline once Barbas starts following you, he'll follow you indefinitely. He can get extremely annoying in small spaces since he can push you around but you can't push him, making it easy for him to momentarily trap you.
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Where does Barbas go if I dismiss him?

Fandom. Where does barbas go if you tell him to stop following you? He. Goes back to the statue of Clavicas Vile.
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What can you do with Barbas?

In the typical structure of the quest, you help Barbas get back into the good graces of his master, the Daedric prince Clavicus Vile, and can then choose to either kill Barbas for the Rueful Axe you retrieved or spare him to get a pretty sweet masque.
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Where does Barbas the dog take you?

Barbas will lead the Dragonborn to Haemar's Shame where the Dragonborn and Barbas will fight vampires and their thralls together, depending on current level.
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Who is the nicest Daedra?

Holding dominion over the moment between dawn and dusk, Azura is one of the rarer Daedric Princes who has the reputation of being "good." Her desire to be loved by all mortals translates to a feeling of care and desire to protect her worshipers.
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What gender is Daedra?

The Daedra have no set gender, they are beyond our notions of duality, including gender, morality, and so on.
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Who is the least evil Daedra?

Sanguine. Daedric Prince of hedonism and debauchery. He takes the form of an armored dark skinned dremora and is considered the least evil out of all the malevolent Daedra.
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Can you give Barbas to the blacksmith?

Before you encounter him, Lod the blacksmith tells you that he'll give you a reward if you bring him back a dog that's been wandering on the road (Barbas). After you finish the quest and Barbas is reunited with Clavicus, if you return to Lod he'll reward you with septims and respond: "Anyway, it's done.
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Which is better the Rueful Axe or the mask of Clavicus?

If you wish to obtain the Oblivion Walker Achievement you should exchange the Axe for the Masque of Clavicus Vile during the quest A Daedra's Best Friend. The Masque provides the biggest benefit at vendors of any headgear in the game, unless your Speech is 95 or higher.
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Should I spare Sinding?

If you kill Sinding and take his hide then you will be able to get the saviors hide. If you spare him then you can get the curse off of the ring of hircene and you can transform to and from a werewolf at will. It is also necessary for the oblivion walker achievement.
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How do I keep Meeko as a pet?

With the addition of Hearthfire, it is possible to make Meeko a pet. This requires the Dragonborn to have adopted at least one child and to return to the house where their children are with Meeko as an active follower. Meeko will level with the Dragonborn up to level 25, where he will have 250 health.
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Can you sneak with Barbas?

Barbas is not an actual, proper, follower. So, no. You cannot sneak with him around. However, just because he can see you, does not mean the enemies can.
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Can you have two dogs in Skyrim?

You can't get two dogs. One pet is for you to buy and the other pet is brought in by the child. Children will bring a pet home at random times.
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