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
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Breed NameBrittanyNova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
General Details
Breed TypePurebredPurebred
Is Hypo­allergenicNoNo
Lifespan12-13 yrs.10-14 yrs.
Height17-20 in.17-21 in.
Weight30-40 lb35-52 lb
IntelligenceHighHigh
History
Origin CountryFranceCanada
Origin Year1907 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
  • Loving
  • Willing To Please
  • Affectionate
  • Enjoys Attention
  • Stubborn
  • Willing To Please
Living Environment
ApartmentNoNo
IndoorNoYes
Small YardYesNo
Medium YardYesNo
Large YardYesYes
Temperature Tolerance ¹45°F to 80°F30°F to 70°F
Barks/HowlsOftenVery Often
Exercise Needs
Energy LevelVery HighVery High
Exercise RequiredHigh-Very HighVery High
Top Running Speed30 mph22 mph
StrengthMediumMedium-High
Grooming Needs
Coat Main­tenanceMediumLow
SheddingMediumMedium
DanderMediumMedium
Drool AmountHighNone-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 NameBrittanyNova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Breed Mentality
Dominant/AlphaNoNo
Family/PackNoYes
IndependentYesNo
Breed Focus
Distracted EasilyNoYes
AverageYesYes
Focused & PatientNoNo
Breed Instincts
AggressionVery LowBelow Average
Burrow/DiggingBelow AverageAverage
ChasingAverageAverage
Follow CommandsBelow AverageVery Low
FightingVery LowBelow Average
GuardingVery LowBelow Average
HerdingBelow AverageVery Low
HuntingHighHigh
ProtectionBelow AverageBelow Average
Remove VerminAverageVery Low
SleddingBelow AverageVery Low
WatchBelow AverageAverage
Health Comparison
Breed NameBrittanyNova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Lifespan
Lifespan12-13 yrs.10-14 yrs.
Common Health Issues
EpilepsyYesNo
Hip DysplasiaYesNo
HypothyroidismYesNo
Appearance Comparison
Breed NameBrittanyNova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Coat
FurYesNo
HairNoYes
Coat Type
Double CoatYesYes
Smooth CoatNoYes
Coat Texture
ShaggyYesYes
WavyYesNo
StraightNoYes
Coat Length(s)
ShortYesNo
MediumYesYes
Coat Color(s)
Black & WhiteYesNo
Black, White & OrangeYesNo
Blue RoanYesNo
Liver & WhiteYesNo
Liver RoanYesNo
Liver, White & OrangeYesNo
Orange & WhiteYesNo
Orange RoanYesNo
Golden RedNoYes
RedNoYes