Cocker Spaniel vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Compare Cocker Spaniel and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Cocker Spaniel
VS
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Cocker Spaniel
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
8 – Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs
8 – Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs
Height
38 – 41 cm
45 – 51 cm
Weight
13 – 15 kg
17 – 23 kg
Life Expectancy
11 – 15 years
10 – 14 years
Child-Friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy Level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
4/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
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
Cocker Spaniel
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 Cocker Spaniel
Cheerful, medium‑sized gundog with a sturdy build, soft expression, and long silky ears. Bred to hunt woodcock, it loves sniffing, searching, and joining family activities. Sensitive and people‑oriented, it needs daily exercise, mental stimulation, and regular grooming to stay healthy and content.
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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