Bearded Collie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Compare the Bearded Collie to the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bearded Collies and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers.

Quick Summary

Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.

Owner Experience - Both breeds are good choices for new or inexperienced owners, but the Bearded Collie is better suited for new owners.
Children - Both the Bearded Collie and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever are great with children.
Grooming - The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is easy to groom while the Bearded Collie has moderate grooming needs.
Barking - Both breeds will bark frequently, but the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has the highest tendency to bark between the two.

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Bearded Collie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Breed Name	Bearded Collie	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
General Details
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
Is Hypoallergenic	No	No
Lifespan	12-14 yrs.	10-14 yrs.
Height	20-22 in.	17-21 in.
Weight	40-60 lb	35-52 lb
Intelligence	High	High
History
Origin Country	UK (Scotland)	Canada
Origin Year	1500 AD	1945 AD
Temperament
Overall Friendliness	Very Good	Very Good
Family Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Kid Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Pet Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Stranger Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Personality
	Affectionate Enjoys Attention Loving Willing To Please	Affectionate Enjoys Attention Stubborn Willing To Please
Living Environment
Apartment	No	No
Indoor	No	Yes
Small Yard	No	No
Medium Yard	Yes	No
Large Yard	Yes	Yes
Temperature Tolerance ¹	40°F to 75°F	30°F to 70°F
Barks/Howls	Often	Very Often
Exercise Needs
Energy Level	High	Very High
Exercise Required	High	Very High
Top Running Speed	22 mph	22 mph
Strength	Medium	Medium-High
Grooming Needs
Coat Maintenance	High	Low
Shedding	Medium	Medium
Dander	Low-Medium	Medium
Drool Amount	None-Low	None-Low

¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.

Instincts & Behavior Comparison
Breed Name	Bearded Collie	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Breed Mentality
Dominant/Alpha	No	No
Family/Pack	Yes	Yes
Independent	No	No
Breed Focus
Distracted Easily	No	Yes
Average	No	Yes
Focused & Patient	Yes	No
Breed Instincts
Aggression	Below Average	Below Average
Burrow/Digging	Below Average	Average
Chasing	Average	Average
Follow Commands	High	Very Low
Fighting	Below Average	Below Average
Guarding	Average	Below Average
Herding	High	Very Low
Hunting	Below Average	High
Protection	High	Below Average
Remove Vermin	Below Average	Very Low
Sledding	Very Low	Very Low
Watch	High	Average

Health Comparison
Breed Name	Bearded Collie	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Lifespan
Lifespan	12-14 yrs.	10-14 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Addison's Disease	Yes	No
Allergies	Yes	No
Arthritis	Yes	No
Cancer	Yes	No
Eye Diseases	Yes	No
Hip Dysplasia	Yes	No
Hypothyroidism	Yes	No

Appearance Comparison
Breed Name	Bearded Collie	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Coat
Hair	Yes	Yes
Coat Type
Double Coat	Yes	Yes
Smooth Coat	No	Yes
Coat Texture
Silky	Yes	No
Straight	Yes	Yes
Shaggy	No	Yes
Coat Length(s)
Long	Yes	No
Medium	No	Yes
Coat Color(s)
Black & White	Yes	No
Blue & White	Yes	No
Brown & White	Yes	No
Fawn & White	Yes	No
Golden Red	No	Yes
Red	No	Yes