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Name	Finnish Lapphund	Golden Retriever	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Origins	Finland	Scotland	Canada
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Gun Dog	Gun Dog
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Finnish Lapphund, Golden Retriever, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever breeds.	Suomenlapinkoira Lapinkoira	Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever	Little River Duck Dog Novie Scotty Toller
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Finnish Lapphund, Golden Retriever, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Finnish Lapphund vs Golden Retriever vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Finnish Lapphund, Golden Retriever, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which breed is the largest?	Medium	Large	Medium
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Finnish Lapphund, Golden Retriever, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Compare adult weight ranges.	37-42 pounds (17-19 kg)	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	37-51 pounds (17-23 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	39.5 pounds (18 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	44 pounds (20 kg)
Height Which is taller, Finnish Lapphund or Golden Retriever or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Finnish Lapphund vs Golden Retriever vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever height comparison:	Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	17-21 inches (43-53 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	19 inches (48 cm)

Finnish Lapphund vs Golden Retriever vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Finnish Lapphund, Golden Retriever, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Find price differences between these breeds.	$600-$800	$1000-$2000	$1800-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Finnish Lapphund or Golden Retriever or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?	Frequent: The Finnish Lapphund is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is quite easy to get.

Finnish Lapphund vs Golden Retriever vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Finnish Lapphund, Golden Retriever, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which breed ranks highest?	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. 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 Finnish Lapphund, Golden Retriever, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which is easiest to train?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are easy to train. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are 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 Finnish Lapphund, Golden Retriever, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which breed is most alert?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Finnish Lapphund, Golden Retriever, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which breed is most protective?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are average defenders. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Finnish Lapphund vs Golden Retriever vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Finnish Lapphund, Golden Retriever, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Compare temperaments.	Courageous Friendly Keen Calm Faithful	Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy	Playful Energetic Alert Courageous Responsive Affectionate Gentle
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Finnish Lapphund vs Golden Retriever vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?	High: Finnish Lapphund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. 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 Finnish Lapphund vs Golden Retriever vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever social needs comparison:	Finnish Lapphund dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. 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?	The wanderlust potential of the Finnish Lapphund is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. 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?	Finnish Lapphund dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Golden Retriever 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.	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

Finnish Lapphund vs Golden Retriever vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Finnish Lapphund, Golden Retriever, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which breed is most vocal?	A lot: Finnish Lapphund is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever 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 Finnish Lapphund, Golden Retriever, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which breed is most playful?	The Finnish Lapphund is a playful breed. See more.	The Golden Retriever is a highly 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 Finnish Lapphund, Golden Retriever, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which adapts best to small spaces?	It is not recommended to keep the Finnish Lapphund breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever 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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Finnish Lapphund vs Golden Retriever vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Finnish Lapphund, Golden Retriever, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which breed is most flexible?	Finnish Lapphund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Golden Retriever 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: Finnish Lapphund or Golden Retriever or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Golden Retriever 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.

Finnish Lapphund vs Golden Retriever vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Finnish Lapphund, Golden Retriever, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Finnish Lapphund has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Finnish Lapphund, Golden Retriever, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which uses mouth most during play?	Finnish Lapphund dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Golden Retriever 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 Finnish Lapphund, Golden Retriever, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Finnish Lapphund bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Golden Retriever 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

Finnish Lapphund vs Golden Retriever vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Finnish Lapphund, Golden Retriever, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which breed lives longest?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Finnish Lapphund: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 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 Finnish Lapphund, Golden Retriever, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which handles climate changes best?	Prefers cold weather The Finnish Lapphund can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also 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 Finnish Lapphund, Golden Retriever, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which has fewer health issues?	Finnish Lapphunds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.	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?	Frequent The Finnish Lapphund should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The Golden Retriever 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).
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Finnish Lapphund vs Golden Retriever vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Finnish Lapphund vs Golden Retriever vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever health problems comparison:	No data available	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Hemangiosarcoma Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis	No data available

Finnish Lapphund vs Golden Retriever vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Finnish Lapphund, Golden Retriever, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Finnish Lapphund's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. 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 Finnish Lapphund, Golden Retriever, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which needs most food?	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4 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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Finnish Lapphund vs Golden Retriever vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Finnish Lapphund, Golden Retriever, 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 Finnish Lapphund, Golden Retriever, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. What colors are available?	Black Tan Cream Brown Sable Wolf Blonde	Golden Light	Red Gold
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Finnish Lapphund, Golden Retriever, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which requires most maintenance?	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
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Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Finnish Lapphund, Golden Retriever, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which drools least?	The Finnish Lapphund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Golden Retriever drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. 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 Finnish Lapphund, Golden Retriever, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Finnish Lapphund has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever 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 Finnish Lapphund, Golden Retriever, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Fluffy	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight	Waterproof
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Finnish Lapphund, Golden Retriever, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which requires most frequent baths?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. 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 Finnish Lapphund or Golden Retriever or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Finnish Lapphund or Golden Retriever or {name3 shedding:	Finnish Lapphund dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.
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Finnish Lapphund vs Golden Retriever vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Finnish Lapphund, Golden Retriever, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which is best with kids?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very 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?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are generally with other pets.	Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Finnish Lapphund or Golden Retriever or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Which dog is more friendly?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very 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 Finnish Lapphund or Golden Retriever or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Finnish Lapphund or Golden Retriever or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly 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: Finnish Lapphund vs Golden Retriever vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?	Yes Finnish Lapphund dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Golden Retriever 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 Finnish Lapphund is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds 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?	Finnish Lapphunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Finnish Lapphund vs Golden Retriever vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Finnish Lapphund, Golden Retriever, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which is best suited for service work?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good 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 Finnish Lapphund, Golden Retriever, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which excels in therapy work?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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 Finnish Lapphund, Golden Retriever, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which has best nose work ability?	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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Finnish Lapphund, Golden Retriever, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which is best for SAR work?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	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.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Finnish Lapphund, Golden Retriever, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Finnish Lapphund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes 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 Finnish Lapphund, Golden Retriever, 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 Finnish Lapphund, Golden Retriever, 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.

Finnish Lapphund vs Golden Retriever vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Finnish Lapphund, Golden Retriever, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which has most puppies?	2-9 puppies	5-10 puppies	6-10 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Finnish Lapphund, Golden Retriever, 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 Finnish Lapphund, Golden Retriever, 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.

Finnish Lapphund vs Golden Retriever vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Finnish Lapphund, Golden Retriever, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2011 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2003 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Finnish Lapphund, Golden Retriever, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Watchdogs and Herders section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Finnish Lapphund, Golden Retriever, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which has most recognition?	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	No data available

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