Portuguese Water Dog vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Compare Portuguese Water Dog and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Portuguese Water Dog
VS
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Portuguese Water Dog
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
43 – 57 cm
45 – 51 cm
Weight
16 – 25 kg
17 – 23 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 15 years
10 – 14 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy Level
5/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
4/5
2/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking Level
3/5
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
Portuguese Water Dog
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Medium
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
High Energy
Very Smart
Low Grooming
Quiet
Easy to Train
Medium
Summary
About Portuguese Water Dog
The Portuguese Water Dog is a sturdy, medium‑sized, low‑shedding water lover with a curly or wavy coat. Intelligent, people‑oriented and energetic, it needs regular grooming, daily training, and plenty of exercise and swimming, thriving as an active, closely involved family companion.
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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