Belgian Malinois vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Comparison – Which dog is better Malinois or Toller?

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Name	Belgian Malinois	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Origins	Belgium	Canada
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Gun Dog
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Malinois	Toller, Scotty, Novie, Little River Duck Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Belgian Malinois vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2003 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	No data available
Price Which is cheaper, Belgian Malinois or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Belgian Malinois and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?	No data available	$1800-$2000
Availability	Very frequent	Very frequent

Belgian Malinois vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever General Appearance & Basic Info Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Belgian Malinois or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Belgian Malinois vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever size comparison:	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Belgian Malinois or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Belgian Malinois vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever weight comparison:	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)	37-51 pounds (17-23 kg)
Avg. Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)	44 pounds (20 kg)
Height Which is taller, Belgian Malinois or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Belgian Malinois vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever height comparison:	Male: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)	17-21 inches (43-53 cm)
Avg. Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	19 inches (48 cm)

Belgian Malinois vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Hair & Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Belgian Malinois vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever coat comparison:	Weather-resistant Straight	Waterproof
Colors What are the original Belgian Malinois and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever color? Belgian Malinois vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever color comparison:	Brindle Cream Fawn Black	Red Gold
Grooming Which is easy to maintain, Belgian Malinois or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Belgian Malinois vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever grooming comparison:	Average: The Belgian Malinois requires average grooming effort.	Easy to groom: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Belgian Malinois or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Belgian Malinois vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever shedding:	Belgian Malinoiss shed moderately.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers shed moderately.
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Belgian Malinois or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?	8-12 weeks Very rarely.	3-4 weeks More often than average.

Belgian Malinois vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Characteristics Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Belgian Malinois or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Belgian Malinois vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Alert Confident Friendly Hard working Protective Stubborn Watchful	Affectionate Courageous Gentle Responsive Alert Energetic Playful
Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Belgian Malinois or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever smarter? Which is best? Belgian Malinois vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever intelligence:	Very smart: Belgian Malinois is an excellent dog breed.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability Belgian Malinois vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever trainability comparison. What's the difference between Belgian Malinois vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?	Belgian Malinoiss are very easy to train.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are easy to train.
Playfulness Belgian Malinois vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever playfulness comparison:	The Belgian Malinois is a highly playful breed.	The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Belgian Malinois vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Belgian Malinois vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?	Belgian Malinoiss may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs Belgian Malinois vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever social needs comparison:	Belgian Malinoiss are a social breed.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are a social breed.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Belgian Malinois vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?	Average to high: The Belgian Malinois is a vocal breed.	Average: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Belgian Malinois or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?	Belgian Malinoiss are one of the best watchdogs.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are average watchdogs.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Belgian Malinoiss strongly protect their territory.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are average defenders.
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low The Belgian Malinois has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has a low chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: Belgian Malinois or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?	Between 100 and 200 PSI The weakest: Dogs that have the weakest bite force below 200 PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI Ordinary: Average dogs have bite force between 200 and 400 PSI.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Belgian Malinois vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever mouthiness comparison:	Belgian Malinoiss have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Belgian Malinois vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?	Wanderlust potential of the Belgian Malinois is strong enough to escape from home.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Belgian Malinois vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Which can be better for hunting?	Belgian Malinoiss 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.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Belgian Malinois or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?	Nem a legjobb választás Belgian Malinois, ha lakásban szeretnéd tartani, ugyanakkor alapos lemozgatással, napi többszöri sétával tolerálják a benti körülményeket is, így megoldható Belgian Malinois tartása lakásban.	Nem a legjobb választás Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, ha lakásban szeretnéd tartani, ugyanakkor alapos lemozgatással, napi többszöri sétával tolerálják a benti körülményeket is, így megoldható Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever tartása lakásban.
Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Belgian Malinoiss adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Belgian Malinois or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?	Belgian Malinoiss 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.	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.
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.

Belgian Malinois vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Belgian Malinois or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Which dog is more friendly?	Belgian Malinoiss are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Belgian Malinois or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?	Belgian Malinoiss are kid-friendly dogs.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Belgian Malinois or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?	Belgian Malinoiss are average friendly towards cats.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Belgian Malinois or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?	Belgian Malinoiss are average friendly towards other dogs.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Belgian Malinois vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?	No Belgian Malinoiss are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Belgian Malinois or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Which is better for autism?	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 Which one could be a detection/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.	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.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Belgian Malinois is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Yes 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.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Belgian Malinoiss are usually recommended for elderly people.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Boat Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Belgian Malinois vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?	Not really Belgian Malinois breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Belgian Malinoiss are generally with other pets.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are generally with other pets.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a 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.

Belgian Malinois vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Health Factors Comparison

Health Issues Belgian Malinois vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever health comparison. Which is the healthier: Belgian Malinois vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?	The Belgian Malinois is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Belgian Malinois vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Belgian Malinois vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever health problems comparison:	Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Eye Problems Hip Dysplasia	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Belgian Malinois vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?	Average The Belgian Malinois should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Life Expectancy Belgian Malinois vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever lifespan comparison. How long do Belgian Malinois and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Belgian Malinois and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?	12-14 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic Belgian Malinois vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No	No
Energy Level Who has more energy a Belgian Malinois or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Belgian Malinois vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever energy level comparison:	Belgian Malinoiss are high energy dogs.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are high energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Belgian Malinois vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Belgian Malinois or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Belgian Malinoiss need a lot of exercises.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Belgian Malinois or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?	Belgian Malinoiss don't need too much sleep.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Belgian Malinois or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Does the Belgian Malinois breed eat more than the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever breed?	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Belgian Malinois vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Belgian Malinois vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	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.
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells least? Which dog smells most? Which is best, Belgian Malinois or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?	Medium The Belgian Malinois has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Belgian Malinois vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?	The Belgian Malinois is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Belgian Malinois vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size How many puppies can Belgian Malinois and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever have? Belgian Malinois vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever litter size comparison:	6-10 puppies	6-10 puppies
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