Shetland Sheepdog
VS
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Shetland Sheepdog vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Compare Shetland Sheepdog 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
Shetland Sheepdog
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
35 – 37 cm
45 – 51 cm
Weight
6 – 12 kg
17 – 23 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 13 years
10 – 14 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
5/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
4/5
2/5
Shedding
5/5
3/5
Barking level
5/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
Characteristics
Shetland Sheepdog
High energy
Super smart
Small
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Shetland Sheepdog
The Shetland Sheepdog is a small to medium, agile herding breed with a dense double coat and striking colors. Bright, sensitive, and very people focused, it bonds closely with family, is reserved with strangers, excels in dog sports, and needs regular grooming, daily walks, and mental exercise.
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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