Australian Kelpie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Compare Australian Kelpie and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Australian Kelpie
VS
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Australian Kelpie
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
14 – 20 kg
17 – 23 kg
Life Expectancy
11 – 15 years
10 – 14 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy Level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
5/5
4/5
Trainability
5/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
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 Kelpie
Great with Kids
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 Kelpie
The Australian Kelpie is a medium, athletic herding dog, bred for stamina and focus. Intelligent and quick to learn, it needs extensive daily exercise and mental work. Affectionate yet independent, it excels in herding and dog sports, stays generally healthy, and suits active, committed homes.
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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