Swedish Lapphund
VS
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Swedish Lapphund vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Compare Swedish Lapphund 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
Swedish Lapphund
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
40 – 51 cm
45 – 51 cm
Weight
19 – 21 kg
17 – 23 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 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
5/5
4/5
Grooming needs
1/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Swedish Lapphund
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Medium
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Swedish Lapphund
The Swedish Lapphund is an ancient Nordic spitz‑type herding dog with a compact, sturdy build and thick black double coat. Lively, vocal and people‑oriented, it excels in herding and dog sports. Active, intelligent and sensitive, it needs regular exercise, training and close family contact.
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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