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

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Name	Border Collie	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever	Rough Collie
Origins	England Scotland Wales	Canada	Scotland
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Group	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Gun Dog	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)
Popularity Rank	38	89	40
Reviews	4	0	4
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Other Names	Scotch Sheep Dog, Sheepdog	Toller, Scotty, Novie, Little River Duck Dog	Collie, Scottish Collie, Long-Haired Collie, English Collie, Lassie Dog
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2003 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group	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.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Breed 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	No set	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
Price	$600-$800	$1800-$2000	$400-$600

General Appearance - Border Collie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Rough Collie

Size	Large	Medium	Large
Weight	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)	37-51 pounds (17-23 kg)	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)	44 pounds (20 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)
Height	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)	17-21 inches (43-53 cm)	Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)	19 inches (48 cm)	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Border Collie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Rough Collie

Coat	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long	Waterproof	Rough Soft Thick Straight Harsh Furry
Colors	Black & White Tricolor Tan Blue merle Blue merle-tricolor Slate merle Red merle Black Brindle Gold Lilac Red Sable Sable Merle Saddleback Sable White & Blue White & Blue Merle White & Red White & Red Merle White Ticked Seal Slate White & Gold White & Sable White & Seal	Red Gold	Black & White & Tan Blue & Merle Blue & Merle & White Sable Sable & White White White & Merle Merle
Grooming	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort.	Easy to groom: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
Shedding Level	Border Collies shed moderately.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers shed moderately.	Rough Collies are heavy shedders.

Characteristics - Border Collie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Rough Collie

Good With - Border Collie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Rough Collie

Stranger Friendly	Border Collies are average friendly towards strangers.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Rough Collies are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Border Collies are very kid-friendly dogs.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs.	Rough Collies are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Border Collies are average friendly towards cats.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are average friendly towards cats.	Rough Collies are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Border Collies are average friendly towards other dogs.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs.	Rough Collies are dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Rough Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Rough Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Border Collies are generally with other pets.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are generally with other pets.	Rough Collies are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Good For First Time Owners	No Border Collies 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.	No Rough Collies are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	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.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	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.	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	Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really Rough Collie 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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Border Collie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Rough Collie

Health Issues	The Border Collie 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.	The Rough Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Allergies Collie Eye Anomaly Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	No set	Collie Eye Anomaly Gray Collie Syndrome Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Drug Sensitivity Hip Dysplasia
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	12-14 years	14-16 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Border Collies are high energy dogs.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are high energy dogs.	Rough Collies have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Border Collies need a lot of exercises.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers need quite a lot of exercise.	Rough Collies need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Border Collies don't need too much sleep.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers don't need too much sleep.	Rough Collies sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average to High.	Average.
Weather & Climate	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.	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 cold weather conditions The Rough Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Rough Collie has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Border Collie is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Rough Collie is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Border Collie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Rough Collie

Gestation Length	60-64 days	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.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	4-8 puppies	6-10 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Temperament	Intelligent Alert Tenacious Protective Energetic Responsive Loyal	Affectionate Courageous Gentle Responsive Alert Energetic Playful	Friendly Gentle Intelligent Loyal Protective Responsive Social Hard working Docile Obedient Elegant Herding
Intelligent Rank	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Very smart: Rough Collie is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	Border Collies are easy to train.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are easy to train.	Rough Collies are very easy to train.
Playfulness	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed.	The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a highly playful breed.	The Rough Collie is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Border Collies don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Rough Collies don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Border Collies are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Rough Collies are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Border Collies need a lot of social interaction.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are a social breed.	Rough Collies need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks.	Average: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever barks occasionally.	Low to Average: The Rough Collie rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Border Collies are one of the best watchdogs.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are average watchdogs.	Rough Collies are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Border Collies are extremely protective guard dogs.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are average defenders.	Rough Collies are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Rough Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Border Collies have a strong 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.	Rough Collies have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Border Collies have average wanderlust potential.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers have average wanderlust potential.	Rough Collies are not the biggest explorers.
Prey Drive	Border Collies 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.	Rough Collies have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Border Collies are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	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.	Rough Collies 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	Border Collies 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.	Rough Collies adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Border Collies tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	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.	Rough Collies 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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.