Dandie Dinmont Terrier
VS
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Dandie Dinmont Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Compare Dandie Dinmont Terrier 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
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
20 – 28 cm
45 – 51 cm
Weight
8 – 11 kg
17 – 23 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 13 years
10 – 14 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
4/5
2/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Great with kids
Small
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Small, long-backed terrier with a distinctive silky topknot, the Dandie Dinmont is calm and affectionate at home but brave and determined outdoors. Originally bred to hunt otters and badgers, it has a low-shedding, high-maintenance coat and is rare, making responsible breeding vital.
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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