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Name	Border Collie	Australian Kelpie	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Origins	England Scotland Wales	Australia	Canada
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs	Gun Dog
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever breeds.	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog	Australischer Kelpie Barb Kelpie Australian Sheepdog	Little River Duck Dog Novie Scotty Toller
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which breed is the largest?	Large	Medium	Medium
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Compare adult weight ranges.	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)	25-45 pounds (11-20 kg)	37-51 pounds (17-23 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)	35 pounds (15.5 kg)	44 pounds (20 kg)
Height Which is taller, Border Collie or Australian Kelpie or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever height comparison:	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)	17-20 inches (43-51 cm)	17-21 inches (43-53 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)	18.5 inches (47 cm)	19 inches (48 cm)

Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Find price differences between these breeds.	$600-$800	$500-$700	$1800-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Border Collie or Australian Kelpie or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Very frequent: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is quite easy to get.

Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which breed ranks highest?	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which is easiest to train?	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.	Australian Kelpie dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which breed is most alert?	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Australian Kelpie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which breed is most protective?	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Australian Kelpie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Compare temperaments.	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious	Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Loyal Robust Eager	Playful Energetic Alert Courageous Responsive Affectionate Gentle
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?	High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Australian Kelpie dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever social needs comparison:	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Australian Kelpie dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Australian Kelpie is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Border Collie dogs 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. See more.	Australian Kelpie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which breed is most vocal?	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Australian Kelpie rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever barks occasionally. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which breed is most playful?	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Australian Kelpie is a playful breed. See more.	The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which adapts best to small spaces?	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Australian Kelpie breed in the home.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever indoors.
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Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which breed is most flexible?	Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Australian Kelpie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Border Collie or Australian Kelpie or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?	Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs 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.

Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Australian Kelpie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which uses mouth most during play?	Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Australian Kelpie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Australian Kelpie bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which breed lives longest?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Australian Kelpie: 12 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which handles climate changes best?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Border Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	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. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which has fewer health issues?	The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Australian Kelpies tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Australian Kelpie should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) 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).
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Osteoarthritis Cerebellar Abiotrophy Collie Eye Anomaly	No data available

Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which breed is most active?	Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.	Australian Kelpie dogs are high-energy dogs.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Border Collie or Australian Kelpie or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.	Australian Kelpie dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Border Collie or Australian Kelpie or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?	Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.	Australian Kelpie dogs don't need too much sleep.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Australian Kelpie has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which needs most food?	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	1 to 2 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.
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Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. What colors are available?	Black Tan Red Sable Brindle Lilac Gold Seal White & Red Slate Sable Merle Black & White Tricolor Blue merle Blue merle-tricolor Slate merle Red merle Saddleback Sable White & Blue White & Blue Merle White & Red Merle White Ticked White & Gold White & Sable White & Seal	Black Tan Red Blue Brown Fawn Chocolate	Red Gold
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which requires most maintenance?	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Australian Kelpie requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which drools least?	The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Australian Kelpie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Australian Kelpie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long	Double	Waterproof
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which requires most frequent baths?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Border Collie or Australian Kelpie or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Border Collie or Australian Kelpie or {name3 shedding:	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.	Australian Kelpie dogs shed moderately. See more.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.
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Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which is best with kids?	Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Australian Kelpie dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.	Australian Kelpie dogs are generally with other pets.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Border Collie or Australian Kelpie or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Which dog is more friendly?	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Australian Kelpie dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Border Collie or Australian Kelpie or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Australian Kelpie dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Border Collie or Australian Kelpie or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Australian Kelpie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?	Yes Border Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Australian Kelpie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Australian Kelpie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Australian Kelpies are usually recommended for elderly people.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which is best suited for service work?	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which excels in therapy work?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which has best nose work ability?	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which is best for SAR work?	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Australian Kelpie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which is best for draft work?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which has most military use?	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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which has most puppies?	4-8 puppies	4-7 puppies	6-10 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. What's recommended?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2003 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Border Collie, Australian Kelpie, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which has most recognition?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry 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 The American Int. Border Collie Registry The American Border Collie Association	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service	No data available

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