Australian Shepherd vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Compare Australian Shepherd and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Australian Shepherd
VS
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Australian Shepherd
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
8 – Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs
Height
46 – 58 cm
45 – 51 cm
Weight
14 – 29 kg
17 – 23 kg
Life Expectancy
13 – 16 years
10 – 14 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy Level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
4/5
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 Shepherd
Easy to Train
Medium
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
High Energy
Very Smart
Low Grooming
Quiet
Easy to Train
Medium
Summary
About Australian Shepherd
The Australian Shepherd is a medium, athletic herding dog, highly intelligent and energetic. Loyal and people oriented, it bonds closely and needs substantial daily exercise, training, and mental work. Its striking, weather resistant coat and varied eye colors add to its appeal.
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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