Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Compare Welsh Springer Spaniel and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Welsh Springer Spaniel
VS
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Welsh Springer Spaniel
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
45 – 48 cm
45 – 51 cm
Weight
16 – 20 kg
17 – 23 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 15 years
10 – 14 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy Level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
4/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
2/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
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
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Quiet
Easy to Train
Medium
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
High Energy
Very Smart
Low Grooming
Quiet
Easy to Train
Medium
Summary
About Welsh Springer Spaniel
Medium, athletic red-and-white spaniel from Wales, bred as a steady gundog. Affectionate, people-focused and often strongly bonded to one person. Needs substantial daily exercise, training and mental work. Sensitive, generally healthy, with a weatherproof coat that enjoys mud and water.
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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