Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Labradoodle – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever	Labradoodle
Origins	Canada	Australia
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Group	Gun Dog	Designer Dogs
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Other Names	Toller, Scotty, Novie, Little River Duck Dog	Labrador Retriever + Poodle
Breed Type	Purebred	Cross Breed
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2003 as a Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	No set	Australian Labradoodle Association International Australian Labradoodle Association
Price	$1800-$2000	$1000-$2000

General Appearance - Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Labradoodle

Size	Medium	Large
Weight	37-51 pounds (17-23 kg)	50-64 pounds (22-34 kg)
Avg. Weight	44 pounds (20 kg)	57.5 pounds (26 kg)
Height	17-21 inches (43-53 cm)	Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm)
Avg. Height	19 inches (48 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Labradoodle

Coat	Waterproof	Fine Variety of coat types
Colors	Red Gold	Gold Apricot Caramel Chalky white Black Café Cream Silver Chocolate Parchment Blue They can also have parti-colored coats, which consist of brindles, phantom, patched, or sable colors.
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Average: The Labradoodle requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers shed moderately.	Labradoodles shed moderately.

Characteristics - Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Labradoodle

Temperament	Affectionate Courageous Gentle Responsive Alert Energetic Playful	Affectionate Intelligent Alert
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Smart: Labradoodle's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are easy to train.	Labradoodles are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a highly playful breed.	The Labradoodle is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Labradoodles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are a social breed.	Labradoodles need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Average: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever barks occasionally.	Average: The Labradoodle barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are average watchdogs.	Labradoodles are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are average defenders.	Labradoodles are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Labradoodle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Labradoodles have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers have average wanderlust potential.	Labradoodles have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Labradoodles have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
Apartment Friendly	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Labradoodles are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Labradoodles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Labradoodles tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Labradoodle

Stranger Friendly	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Labradoodles are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs.	Labradoodles are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are average friendly towards cats.	Labradoodles are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs.	Labradoodles are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Labradoodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Labradoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are generally with other pets.	Labradoodles are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Labradoodles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Yes Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.	Yes Labradoodle breed usually likes being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Labradoodle

Health Issues	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.	Labradoodles are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	No set	Ear Infections Hip Dysplasia Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Allergies Canine Diabetes Mellitus Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Hypothyroidism
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	Yes
Energy Level	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are high energy dogs.	Labradoodles are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers need quite a lot of exercise.	Labradoodles need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers don't need too much sleep.	Labradoodles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Labradoodle has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Labradoodle is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Labradoodle

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	6-10 puppies	4-10 puppies
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