English Springer Spaniel vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Compare English Springer Spaniel and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
English Springer Spaniel
VS
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
English Springer 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
50 – 51 cm
45 – 51 cm
Weight
16 – 25 kg
17 – 23 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 14 years
10 – 14 years
Child-Friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy Level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
5/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
4/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
2/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
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
English Springer Spaniel
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Quiet
Easy to Train
Medium
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
High Energy
Very Smart
Low Grooming
Quiet
Easy to Train
Medium
Summary
About English Springer Spaniel
The English Springer Spaniel is a medium, athletic gundog with a feathered, weather‑resistant coat needing regular grooming. Cheerful, affectionate and people‑oriented, it requires 1.5–2 hours of daily mental and physical exercise. Generally healthy, active, and suited to engaged, outdoorsy homes.
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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