Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
VS
German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Compare Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and German Spitz – Kleinspitz 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
German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
45 – 51 cm
23 – 29 cm
Weight
17 – 23 kg
5 – 8 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 14 years
14 – 18 years
Child friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
2/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
4/5
Barking level
2/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Great with kids
Small
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 German Spitz – Kleinspitz
The German Spitz – Kleinspitz is a small, squarely built, fox‑faced companion with a dense double coat and curled tail. Alert, lively and strongly bonded to its people, it adapts well to city or country life, needs regular grooming, exercise and training, and can be vocal and watchful.
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