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Dalmatian vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Samoyed Comparison - Dog breed selector: Carriage Dog or Little River Duck Dog or Bjelkier? Find the right dog for you

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Name Dalmatian Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Samoyed
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Carriage Dog
Dally
Firehouse Dog
Plum Pudding Dog
Spotted Coach Dog
Dal
Little River Duck Dog
Novie
Scotty
Toller
Bjelkier
Nenetskaya Laika
Sammy
Samoiedskaya Sobaka
Smiley
Samoyedskaya
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Dalmatian vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Samoyed breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Dalmatian vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Samoyed Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Dalmatian or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Samoyed? Which is the smallest dog, Dalmatian or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Samoyed?
Large Medium Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Dalmatian or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Dalmatian vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Samoyed weight comparison:
about 55 pounds (25 kg) 37-51 pounds (17-23 kg) Male: 45-65 pounds (20.5-30 kg), Female: 35-50 pounds (16-20.5 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
about 55 pounds (25 kg) 44 pounds (20 kg) Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Dalmatian or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Samoyed? Dalmatian vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Samoyed height comparison:
Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm) 17-21 inches (43-53 cm) Male: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 cm), Female: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm) 19 inches (48 cm) Male: 21-23.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 20 inches (50.5 cm)

Dalmatian vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Samoyed Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Dalmatian or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Samoyed? Which is more expensive?
$500-$600 $1800-$2000 $1200-$1500
Availability
Which is easier to get, Dalmatian or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Samoyed?
Very frequent: The Dalmatian is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Samoyed is quite easy to get.

Dalmatian vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Samoyed Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Dalmatian vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Samoyed intelligence:
Smart: The Dalmatian dogs have great intelligence.
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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Smart: The Samoyed dogs have great intelligence.
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Trainability
Dalmatian vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Samoyed trainability comparison.
Dalmatian dogs are quite easy to train.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are easy to train.
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Samoyed dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Dalmatian or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Samoyed?
Dalmatian dogs are average watchdogs.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are average watchdogs.
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Samoyed dogs are good watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Dalmatian or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Samoyed? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Dalmatian dogs are average defenders.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are average defenders.
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Samoyed dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Dalmatian vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Samoyed Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Dalmatian or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Samoyed? Dalmatian vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Samoyed behavior/temperament comparison:
Active
Playful
Energetic
Sensitive
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Responsive
Affectionate
Gentle
Playful
Stubborn
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Lively
Sociable
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Samoyed dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Dalmatian vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Samoyed?
High: Dalmatian dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Samoyed dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Dalmatian vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Samoyed social needs comparison:
Dalmatian dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are a social breed.
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Samoyed dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
The wanderlust potential of the Dalmatian is strong enough to escape from home.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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The wanderlust potential of the Samoyed is strong enough to escape from home.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Dalmatian dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Samoyed dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Dalmatian vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Samoyed Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Dalmatian vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Samoyed playfulness comparison:
The Dalmatian is a highly playful breed.
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The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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Average: Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Dalmatian vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Samoyed?
Average: The Dalmatian barks occasionally.
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Average: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever barks occasionally.
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Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Dalmatian or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Samoyed?
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Dalmatian breed.
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.
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 Samoyed indoors.

Dalmatian vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Samoyed Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Dalmatian 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.
Samoyed dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Dalmatian or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Samoyed?
Dalmatian dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
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.
Samoyed 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.

Dalmatian vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Samoyed Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Dalmatian or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Samoyed?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Dalmatian bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Samoyed bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Dalmatian has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Samoyed has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Dalmatian vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Samoyed mouthiness comparison:
Dalmatian dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Samoyed dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Dalmatian vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Samoyed Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Dalmatian vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Samoyed health comparison. Which is the healthier: Dalmatian vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Samoyed?
Dalmatians are commonly healthy dogs.
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
The Samoyed is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Dalmatian vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Samoyed? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Dalmatian vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Samoyed health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Deafness
Skin Allergies
Iris Sphincter Dysplasia
Urolithiasis
No data available Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Diabetes
Pulmonic Stenosis
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Rare
The Dalmatian should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably 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).
Average
The Samoyed should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Dalmatian vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Samoyed lifespan comparison. How long do Dalmatian, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and Samoyed breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Dalmatian: 13 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever: 13 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Samoyed: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Dalmatian vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Samoyed?
Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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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.
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Prefers cold weather
The Samoyed can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Dalmatian vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Samoyed Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Dalmatian or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Samoyed? Dalmatian vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Samoyed energy level comparison:
Dalmatian dogs are high-energy dogs.
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Samoyed dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Dalmatian vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Samoyed exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Dalmatian or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Samoyed? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Dalmatian dogs need a lot of exercises.
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Samoyed dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Dalmatian or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Samoyed?
Dalmatian dogs don't need too much sleep.
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
Samoyed dogs don't need too much sleep.

Dalmatian vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Samoyed Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Dalmatian or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Samoyed?
Recommended daily amount: 1.5 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. 2 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? Dalmatian vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Samoyed weight gain potential comparison:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Dalmatian's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Samoyed's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Dalmatian vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Samoyed Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Dalmatian vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Samoyed coat comparison:
Fine Waterproof Dense
Colors
What are the original Dalmatian, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and Samoyed color?
Black
White
Brown
Liver
Red
Gold
Cream
White
Biscuit
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Dalmatian or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Samoyed? Dalmatian vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Samoyed grooming comparison:
Effortless: The Dalmatian requires minimal grooming.
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Easy to groom: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Dalmatian or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Samoyed? Dalmatian or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or {name3 shedding:
Dalmatian dogs are heavy shedders.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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Samoyed dogs are heavy shedders.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Dalmatian or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Samoyed?
3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Hypoallergenic
Dalmatian vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Samoyed hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Dalmatian vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Samoyed?

Low 🔽

The Dalmatian has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Samoyed has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Dalmatian is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Samoyed is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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Dalmatian vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Samoyed Good With Comparison

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

Dalmatian vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Samoyed As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Dalmatian or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Samoyed? Which is better for autism?

Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?

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.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)
Which one could be a 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.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Dalmatian vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Samoyed?

Not really

Dalmatian breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Yes

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

Samoyed breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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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.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Fighting Dog / Military 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.

Dalmatian vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Samoyed Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can Dalmatian and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and Samoyed have?
6-9 puppies 6-10 puppies 4-6 puppies

Dalmatian vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Samoyed Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Non-Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2003 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1906 as a Working breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Related breeds section. Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section. Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs 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 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

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