Alaskan Malamute vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Compare Alaskan Malamute and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Alaskan Malamute
VS
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Alaskan Malamute
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
58 – 64 cm
45 – 51 cm
Weight
33 – 39 kg
17 – 23 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
10 – 14 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
4/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Alaskan Malamute
Super smart
Protective
Large
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Alaskan Malamute
The Alaskan Malamute is a large, powerful Arctic sled dog bred by the Mahlemut Inuit to pull heavy loads. It has a dense double coat that sheds heavily, a friendly, social nature, strong prey and working drive, high exercise needs, and can be independent and challenging to train.
About Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Medium, athletic retriever, the smallest of its group, bred in Nova Scotia to lure and retrieve waterfowl. Has a red, foxlike, water‑repellent coat, high intelligence, and emotional sensitivity. Needs substantial daily mental and physical activity and can excel in many dog sports.
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