Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Jindo

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

Quick Summary

Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.

Owner Experience - Both the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and the Jindo are good for new owners, but the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a slightly better choice.
Children - Both breeds are child friendly, but the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is the most friendly between the breeds.
Grooming - The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is very easy to groom. The Jindo has high grooming requirements.
Barking - The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever bark/howls frequently. The Jindo has an average level of barking.

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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Jindo

Breed Name	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever	Jindo
General Details
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
Is Hypoallergenic	No	No
Lifespan	10-14 yrs.	12-14 yrs.
Height	17-21 in.	16-25 in.
Weight	35-52 lb	25-50 lb
Intelligence	High	High
History
Origin Country	Canada	Korea, Republic Of
Origin Year	1945 AD	1300 AD
Temperament
Overall Friendliness	Very Good	Very Good
Family Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Kid Friendly	Very Good	Good
Pet Friendly	Very Good	Good
Stranger Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Personality
	Affectionate Enjoys Attention Stubborn Willing To Please	Aggressive Enjoys Attention Loving Does Not Like Being Alone Stubborn Willing To Please
Living Environment
Apartment	No	Yes
Indoor	Yes	Yes
Small Yard	No	Yes
Medium Yard	No	Yes
Large Yard	Yes	Yes
Temperature Tolerance ¹	30°F to 70°F	30°F to 80°F
Barks/Howls	Very Often	Below Average
Exercise Needs
Energy Level	Very High	High
Exercise Required	Very High	High
Top Running Speed	22 mph	22 mph
Strength	Medium-High	High
Grooming Needs
Coat Maintenance	Low	Medium-High
Shedding	Medium	Medium-High
Dander	Medium	Medium
Drool Amount	None-Low	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	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever	Jindo
Breed Mentality
Dominant/Alpha	No	Yes
Family/Pack	Yes	No
Independent	No	Yes
Breed Focus
Distracted Easily	Yes	Yes
Average	Yes	No
Focused & Patient	No	Yes
Breed Instincts
Aggression	Below Average	Below Average
Burrow/Digging	Average	Below Average
Chasing	Average	Average
Follow Commands	Very Low	Below Average
Fighting	Below Average	Below Average
Guarding	Below Average	Average
Herding	Very Low	Below Average
Hunting	High	High
Protection	Below Average	Below Average
Remove Vermin	Very Low	Below Average
Sledding	Very Low	Very Low
Watch	Average	Very Low

Health Comparison
Breed Name	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever	Jindo
Lifespan
Lifespan	10-14 yrs.	12-14 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Hypothyroidism	No	Yes
Obesity	No	Yes

Appearance Comparison
Breed Name	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever	Jindo
Coat
Hair	Yes	No
Fur	No	Yes
Coat Type
Double Coat	Yes	Yes
Smooth Coat	Yes	No
Coat Texture
Shaggy	Yes	No
Straight	Yes	Yes
Coat Length(s)
Medium	Yes	Yes
Coat Color(s)
Golden Red	Yes	No
Red	Yes	No
Black (heukgu)	No	Yes
Black&tan (naenunbakyi Or Heukgal)	No	Yes
Gray (jaegu)	No	Yes
Tiger Brindle (hogu Or Hopi)	No	Yes
White (baekgu)	No	Yes
Yellow (hwanggu)	No	Yes