Bracco Italiano
VS
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Bracco Italiano vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Compare Bracco Italiano 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
Bracco Italiano
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
55 – 67 cm
45 – 51 cm
Weight
45 – 40 kg
17 – 23 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
10 – 14 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
5/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
2/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Bracco Italiano
Great with kids
Super smart
Low grooming
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Bracco Italiano
The Bracco Italiano is an ancient Italian pointing gundog with a noble, sculpted head and short, low‑maintenance coat. Calm, sensitive and affectionate at home yet energetic outdoors, it needs kind training, plenty of daily exercise, ear/skin care, and close family contact.
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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