Cao da Serra de Aires
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Cao da Serra de Aires vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Compare Cao da Serra de Aires 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
Cao da Serra de Aires
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
42 – 55 cm
45 – 51 cm
Weight
12 – 18 kg
17 – 23 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
10 – 14 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
5/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
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
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Characteristics
Cao da Serra de Aires
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 Cao da Serra de Aires
The Cao da Serra de Aires is a medium Portuguese herding dog with a long, shaggy, low‑shedding coat and alert “monkey‑like” expression. Loyal, sensitive and intelligent, it needs plenty of exercise, mental stimulation and regular grooming, thriving as an active family companion.
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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