Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
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Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Compare Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne) 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
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
45 – 51 cm
53 – 63 cm
Weight
17 – 23 kg
22 – 28 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 14 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
1/5
Characteristics
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Medium
Summary
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.
About Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Medium French pointing dog with black‑and‑white “ink splash” coat, calm yet athletic. Sensitive, affectionate and people‑oriented, it bonds closely with its family. A versatile hunter needing 1.5–2 hours of daily activity, it is rare outside France but valued for its rustic, working character.
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