Norwegian Buhund
Norwegian Buhund
VS
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Breeds
Norwegian Buhund
Comparisons
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Norwegian Buhund vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Compare Norwegian Buhund 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
Norwegian Buhund
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
41 – 47 cm
45 – 51 cm
Weight
12 – 18 kg
17 – 23 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 15 years
10 – 14 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
2/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics

Norwegian Buhund
High energy
Low grooming
Medium
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium

Summary

About Norwegian Buhund
The Norwegian Buhund is a medium, athletic Scandinavian spitz with a square build, erect ears, and curled tail. A people‑focused, vocal farm and herding dog, it is alert, energetic, and intelligent, excelling in dog sports and thriving in active homes needing a devoted watchdog.
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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