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.

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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

Breed Name	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
General Details
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
Is Hypoallergenic	No	Yes
Lifespan	10-14 yrs.	12-15 yrs.
Height	17-21 in.	17-20 in.
Weight	35-52 lb	30-45 lb
Intelligence	High	Average
History
Origin Country	Canada	Ireland
Origin Year	1945 AD	1937 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 Enjoys Attention Stubborn Willing To Please	Affectionate Loving Likes To Snuggle 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	35°F to 80°F
Barks/Howls	Very Often	Often
Exercise Needs
Energy Level	Very High	Medium
Exercise Required	Very High	Medium
Top Running Speed	22 mph	22 mph
Strength	Medium-High	Medium
Grooming Needs
Coat Maintenance	Low	Low
Shedding	Medium	Low
Dander	Medium	Low
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	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Breed Mentality
Dominant/Alpha	No	No
Family/Pack	Yes	Yes
Independent	No	No
Breed Focus
Distracted Easily	Yes	No
Average	Yes	Yes
Focused & Patient	No	No
Breed Instincts
Aggression	Below Average	Below Average
Burrow/Digging	Average	Below Average
Chasing	Average	Average
Follow Commands	Very Low	Average
Fighting	Below Average	Below Average
Guarding	Below Average	Below Average
Herding	Very Low	Average
Hunting	High	Below Average
Protection	Below Average	Below Average
Remove Vermin	Very Low	Below Average
Sledding	Very Low	Below Average
Watch	Average	Below Average

Health Comparison
Breed Name	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Lifespan
Lifespan	10-14 yrs.	12-15 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Addison's Disease	No	Yes
Allergies	No	Yes
Cancer	No	Yes
Renal Dysplasia	No	Yes

Appearance Comparison
Breed Name	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Coat
Hair	Yes	Yes
Coat Type
Double Coat	Yes	No
Smooth Coat	Yes	No
Single Coat	No	Yes
Coat Texture
Shaggy	Yes	Yes
Straight	Yes	No
Wavy	No	Yes
Coat Length(s)
Medium	Yes	Yes
Coat Color(s)
Golden Red	Yes	No
Red	Yes	No
Wheaten	No	Yes