Australian Cattle Dog vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Compare Australian Cattle Dog and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Australian Cattle Dog
VS
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Australian Cattle Dog
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
8 – Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs
Height
43 – 51 cm
45 – 51 cm
Weight
15 – 22 kg
17 – 23 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 15 years
10 – 14 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy Level
5/5
4/5
Intelligence
5/5
4/5
Trainability
5/5
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
2/5
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
Australian Cattle Dog
High Energy
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Medium
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
High Energy
Very Smart
Low Grooming
Quiet
Easy to Train
Medium
Summary
About Australian Cattle Dog
Medium, muscular Australian working dog bred to drive cattle over long distances. Known for blue or red speckled double coat, pricked ears and alert expression. Highly intelligent, energetic, loyal and wary of strangers; needs extensive daily exercise, mental work and consistent positive training.
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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