Sealyham Terrier
VS
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Sealyham Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Compare Sealyham Terrier 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
Sealyham Terrier
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
30 – 31 cm
45 – 51 cm
Weight
8 – 9 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
3/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
2/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
Characteristics
Sealyham Terrier
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Small
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Sealyham Terrier
Compact Welsh terrier bred for hunting but affectionate and calm at home. Sturdy, low body with a distinctive white double coat, beard and eyebrows needing regular grooming. Intelligent, independent and moderate in exercise needs, it suits engaged families; the breed is now relatively rare.
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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