Bearded Collie
VS
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Bearded Collie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Compare Bearded Collie and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Bearded Collie
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
51 – 56 cm
45 – 51 cm
Weight
18 – 27 kg
17 – 23 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
10 – 14 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
5/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
4/5
2/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Bearded Collie
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Medium
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Bearded Collie
The Bearded Collie is a lively Scottish herding dog with a shaggy double coat, bright eyes, and an agile build. Affectionate, intelligent, and sensitive, it needs plenty of daily exercise, mental stimulation, and regular grooming. Generally healthy, it often lives 12–14 years or more.
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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