Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
Origins	Canada	France
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Group	Gun Dog	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	89	160
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Other Names	Toller, Scotty, Novie, Little River Duck Dog	PBGV, Small Vendeen Basset, Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2003 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1990 as a Hound breed.
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	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Australian National Kennel Council Canadian Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc.
Price	$1800-$2000	$1200-$1600

General Appearance - Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen

Size	Medium	Medium
Weight	37-51 pounds (17-23 kg)	31-40 pounds (14-18 kg)
Avg. Weight	44 pounds (20 kg)	35.5 pounds (16 kg)
Height	17-21 inches (43-53 cm)	13-15 inches (34-38 cm)
Avg. Height	19 inches (48 cm)	14 inches (36 cm)

Hair & Care - Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen

Coat	Waterproof	Wiry Shaggy
Colors	Red Gold	Black & Tan White & Gray White & Orange White & Black White Black & Tan
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Average: The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers shed moderately.	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens shed moderately.

Characteristics - Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen

Temperament	Affectionate Courageous Gentle Responsive Alert Energetic Playful	Active Friendly Independent Intelligent Extroverted Happy Lively
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are easy to train.	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens aren't famous for their trainability.
Playfulness	The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a highly playful breed.	The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is a 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.	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are a social breed.	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Average: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever barks occasionally.	Average to high: The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is a vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are average watchdogs.	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are average defenders.	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens can't provide protection for their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen 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.	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers have average wanderlust potential.	Wanderlust potential of the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
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.	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens are apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
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 Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen

Stranger Friendly	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs.	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are average friendly towards cats.	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs.	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen 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.	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are generally with other pets.	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens are generally with 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 Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a 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.	Not really Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen breed usually doesn't like 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 Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen

Health Issues	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	No set	No set
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	14-16 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are high energy dogs.	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers need quite a lot of exercise.	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers don't need too much sleep.	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three 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.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Medium The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen

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	4-5 puppies
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