Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

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

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 Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is better suited for new owners.
  • Children - Both the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier 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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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Red Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Breed NameNova Scotia Duck Tolling RetrieverSoft Coated Wheaten Terrier
General Details
Breed TypePurebredPurebred
Is Hypo­allergenicNoYes
Lifespan10-14 yrs.12-15 yrs.
Height17-21 in.17-20 in.
Weight35-52 lb30-45 lb
IntelligenceHighAverage
History
Origin CountryCanadaIreland
Origin Year1945 AD1937 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
  • Stubborn
  • Willing To Please
  • Affectionate
  • Loving
  • Likes To Snuggle
  • Willing To Please
Living Environment
ApartmentNoYes
IndoorYesYes
Small YardNoYes
Medium YardNoYes
Large YardYesYes
Temperature Tolerance ¹30°F to 70°F35°F to 80°F
Barks/HowlsVery OftenOften
Exercise Needs
Energy LevelVery HighMedium
Exercise RequiredVery HighMedium
Top Running Speed22 mph22 mph
StrengthMedium-HighMedium
Grooming Needs
Coat Main­tenanceLowLow
SheddingMediumLow
DanderMediumLow
Drool AmountNone-LowLow

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 NameNova Scotia Duck Tolling RetrieverSoft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Breed Mentality
Dominant/AlphaNoNo
Family/PackYesYes
IndependentNoNo
Breed Focus
Distracted EasilyYesNo
AverageYesYes
Focused & PatientNoNo
Breed Instincts
AggressionBelow AverageBelow Average
Burrow/DiggingAverageBelow Average
ChasingAverageAverage
Follow CommandsVery LowAverage
FightingBelow AverageBelow Average
GuardingBelow AverageBelow Average
HerdingVery LowAverage
HuntingHighBelow Average
ProtectionBelow AverageBelow Average
Remove VerminVery LowBelow Average
SleddingVery LowBelow Average
WatchAverageBelow Average
Health Comparison
Breed NameNova Scotia Duck Tolling RetrieverSoft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Lifespan
Lifespan10-14 yrs.12-15 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Addison's DiseaseNoYes
AllergiesNoYes
CancerNoYes
Renal DysplasiaNoYes
Appearance Comparison
Breed NameNova Scotia Duck Tolling RetrieverSoft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Coat
HairYesYes
Coat Type
Double CoatYesNo
Smooth CoatYesNo
Single CoatNoYes
Coat Texture
ShaggyYesYes
StraightYesNo
WavyNoYes
Coat Length(s)
MediumYesYes
Coat Color(s)
Golden RedYesNo
RedYesNo
WheatenNoYes