Glen Of Imaal Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Compare the Glen Of Imaal Terrier to the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Glen Of Imaal Terriers and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers.

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Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.

Owner Experience - Both the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and the Glen Of Imaal Terrier are good for new owners, but the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a slightly better choice.
Children - Both the Glen Of Imaal Terrier and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever are great with children.
Grooming - Both the Glen Of Imaal Terrier and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever are very low maintenance and easy to groom.
Barking - Both the Glen Of Imaal Terrier and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever are very vocal and will bark/howl frequently.

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Glen Of Imaal Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Breed Name	Glen Of Imaal Terrier	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
General Details
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
Is Hypoallergenic	No	No
Lifespan	13-17 yrs.	10-14 yrs.
Height	14-16 in.	17-21 in.
Weight	30-35 lb	35-52 lb
Intelligence	High	High
History
Origin Country	Ireland	Canada
Origin Year	1550 AD	1945 AD
Temperament
Overall Friendliness	Very Good	Very Good
Family Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Kid Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Pet Friendly	Below Average	Very Good
Stranger Friendly	Good	Very Good
Personality
	Affectionate Enjoys Attention Stubborn 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	40°F to 80°F	30°F to 70°F
Barks/Howls	Very Often	Very Often
Exercise Needs
Energy Level	High-Very High	Very High
Exercise Required	High-Very High	Very High
Top Running Speed	18 mph	22 mph
Strength	Very High	Medium-High
Grooming Needs
Coat Maintenance	Low	Low
Shedding	Low	Medium
Dander	Low	Medium
Drool Amount	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	Glen Of Imaal Terrier	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	Yes	Yes
Focused & Patient	Yes	No
Breed Instincts
Aggression	Below Average	Below Average
Burrow/Digging	High	Average
Chasing	High	Average
Follow Commands	Below Average	Very Low
Fighting	Below Average	Below Average
Guarding	Below Average	Below Average
Herding	Below Average	Very Low
Hunting	High	High
Protection	Average	Below Average
Remove Vermin	High	Very Low
Sledding	Very Low	Very Low
Watch	Average	Average

Health Comparison
Breed Name	Glen Of Imaal Terrier	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Lifespan
Lifespan	13-17 yrs.	10-14 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Allergies	Yes	No
Eye Problems	Yes	No
Hip Dysplasia	Yes	No
Hypothyroidism	Yes	No
Progressive Retinal Atrophy	Yes	No
Skin Irritation	Yes	No
Thrombopathia	Yes	No

Appearance Comparison
Breed Name	Glen Of Imaal Terrier	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Coat
Hair	Yes	Yes
Coat Type
Double Coat	Yes	Yes
Smooth Coat	No	Yes
Coat Texture
Rough	Yes	No
Wavy	Yes	No
Shaggy	No	Yes
Straight	No	Yes
Coat Length(s)
Medium	Yes	Yes
Coat Color(s)
Blue	Yes	No
Brindle	Yes	No
Wheaten	Yes	No
Golden Red	No	Yes
Red	No	Yes