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
Red Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Breed NameBearded CollieNova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
General Details
Breed TypePurebredPurebred
Is Hypo­allergenicNoNo
Lifespan12-14 yrs.10-14 yrs.
Height20-22 in.17-21 in.
Weight40-60 lb35-52 lb
IntelligenceHighHigh
History
Origin CountryUK (Scotland)Canada
Origin Year1500 AD1945 AD
Temperament
Overall FriendlinessVery GoodVery Good
Family FriendlyVery GoodVery Good
Kid FriendlyVery GoodVery Good
Pet FriendlyVery GoodVery Good
Stranger FriendlyVery GoodVery Good
Personality
  • Affectionate
  • Enjoys Attention
  • Loving
  • Willing To Please
  • Affectionate
  • Enjoys Attention
  • Stubborn
  • Willing To Please
Living Environment
ApartmentNoNo
IndoorNoYes
Small YardNoNo
Medium YardYesNo
Large YardYesYes
Temperature Tolerance ¹40°F to 75°F30°F to 70°F
Barks/HowlsOftenVery Often
Exercise Needs
Energy LevelHighVery High
Exercise RequiredHighVery High
Top Running Speed22 mph22 mph
StrengthMediumMedium-High
Grooming Needs
Coat Main­tenanceHighLow
SheddingMediumMedium
DanderLow-MediumMedium
Drool AmountNone-LowNone-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 NameBearded CollieNova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Breed Mentality
Dominant/AlphaNoNo
Family/PackYesYes
IndependentNoNo
Breed Focus
Distracted EasilyNoYes
AverageNoYes
Focused & PatientYesNo
Breed Instincts
AggressionBelow AverageBelow Average
Burrow/DiggingBelow AverageAverage
ChasingAverageAverage
Follow CommandsHighVery Low
FightingBelow AverageBelow Average
GuardingAverageBelow Average
HerdingHighVery Low
HuntingBelow AverageHigh
ProtectionHighBelow Average
Remove VerminBelow AverageVery Low
SleddingVery LowVery Low
WatchHighAverage
Health Comparison
Breed NameBearded CollieNova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Lifespan
Lifespan12-14 yrs.10-14 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Addison's DiseaseYesNo
AllergiesYesNo
ArthritisYesNo
CancerYesNo
Eye DiseasesYesNo
Hip DysplasiaYesNo
HypothyroidismYesNo
Appearance Comparison
Breed NameBearded CollieNova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Coat
HairYesYes
Coat Type
Double CoatYesYes
Smooth CoatNoYes
Coat Texture
SilkyYesNo
StraightYesYes
ShaggyNoYes
Coat Length(s)
LongYesNo
MediumNoYes
Coat Color(s)
Black & WhiteYesNo
Blue & WhiteYesNo
Brown & WhiteYesNo
Fawn & WhiteYesNo
Golden RedNoYes
RedNoYes