Brittany vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

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

Quick Summary

Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.

Owner Experience - Both the Brittany and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever are good choices for new or inexperienced owners.
Children - Both the Brittany and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever are great with children.
Grooming - Both breeds have low maintenance coats, but the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is easier to groom.
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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Brittany vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Breed Name	Brittany	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
General Details
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
Is Hypoallergenic	No	No
Lifespan	12-13 yrs.	10-14 yrs.
Height	17-20 in.	17-21 in.
Weight	30-40 lb	35-52 lb
Intelligence	High	High
History
Origin Country	France	Canada
Origin Year	1907 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 Loving Willing To Please	Affectionate Enjoys Attention Stubborn Willing To Please
Living Environment
Apartment	No	No
Indoor	No	Yes
Small Yard	Yes	No
Medium Yard	Yes	No
Large Yard	Yes	Yes
Temperature Tolerance ¹	45°F to 80°F	30°F to 70°F
Barks/Howls	Often	Very Often
Exercise Needs
Energy Level	Very High	Very High
Exercise Required	High-Very High	Very High
Top Running Speed	30 mph	22 mph
Strength	Medium	Medium-High
Grooming Needs
Coat Maintenance	Medium	Low
Shedding	Medium	Medium
Dander	Medium	Medium
Drool Amount	High	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	Brittany	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Breed Mentality
Dominant/Alpha	No	No
Family/Pack	No	Yes
Independent	Yes	No
Breed Focus
Distracted Easily	No	Yes
Average	Yes	Yes
Focused & Patient	No	No
Breed Instincts
Aggression	Very Low	Below Average
Burrow/Digging	Below Average	Average
Chasing	Average	Average
Follow Commands	Below Average	Very Low
Fighting	Very Low	Below Average
Guarding	Very Low	Below Average
Herding	Below Average	Very Low
Hunting	High	High
Protection	Below Average	Below Average
Remove Vermin	Average	Very Low
Sledding	Below Average	Very Low
Watch	Below Average	Average

Health Comparison
Breed Name	Brittany	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Lifespan
Lifespan	12-13 yrs.	10-14 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Epilepsy	Yes	No
Hip Dysplasia	Yes	No
Hypothyroidism	Yes	No

Appearance Comparison
Breed Name	Brittany	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Coat
Fur	Yes	No
Hair	No	Yes
Coat Type
Double Coat	Yes	Yes
Smooth Coat	No	Yes
Coat Texture
Shaggy	Yes	Yes
Wavy	Yes	No
Straight	No	Yes
Coat Length(s)
Short	Yes	No
Medium	Yes	Yes
Coat Color(s)
Black & White	Yes	No
Black, White & Orange	Yes	No
Blue Roan	Yes	No
Liver & White	Yes	No
Liver Roan	Yes	No
Liver, White & Orange	Yes	No
Orange & White	Yes	No
Orange Roan	Yes	No
Golden Red	No	Yes
Red	No	Yes