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French Spaniel vs Vizsla vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Comparison - Dog breed selector: Canadian Setter or Hungarian Pointer or Little River Duck Dog? Find the right dog for you

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Name French Spaniel Vizsla Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Canadian Setter
French Setter
Epagneul Français
Hungarian Pointer
Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer
Magyar Vizsla
Rövidszőrű Magyar Vizsla
Hungarian Vizsla
Little River Duck Dog
Novie
Scotty
Toller
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? French Spaniel vs Vizsla vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

French Spaniel vs Vizsla vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, French Spaniel or Vizsla or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Which is the smallest dog, French Spaniel or Vizsla or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?
Medium Large Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, French Spaniel or Vizsla or Vizsla? French Spaniel vs Vizsla vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever weight comparison:
44-55 pounds (20-25 kg) Male: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg) 37-51 pounds (17-23 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
49.5 pounds (22.5 kg) Male: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg) 44 pounds (20 kg)
Height
Which is taller, French Spaniel or Vizsla or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? French Spaniel vs Vizsla vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever height comparison:
Male: 22-24 inches (55-61 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (54-59 cm) Male: 22-26 inches (56-66 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm) 17-21 inches (43-53 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 22 inches (56.5 cm) Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm) 19 inches (48 cm)

French Spaniel vs Vizsla vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, French Spaniel or Vizsla or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Which is more expensive?
$600-$800 $800-$1200 $1800-$2000
Availability
Which is easier to get, French Spaniel or Vizsla or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?
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 Vizsla is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is quite easy to get.

French Spaniel vs Vizsla vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? French Spaniel vs Vizsla vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever intelligence:
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Very smart: Vizsla is an excellent dog breed.
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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Trainability
French Spaniel vs Vizsla vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever trainability comparison.
French Spaniel dogs are hard to train.
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Vizsla dogs are easy to train.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: French Spaniel or Vizsla or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?
French Spaniel dogs are average watchdogs.
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Vizsla dogs are average watchdogs.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog French Spaniel or Vizsla or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
French Spaniel dogs are average defenders.
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Vizsla dogs are average defenders.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are average defenders.
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French Spaniel vs Vizsla vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, French Spaniel or Vizsla or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? French Spaniel vs Vizsla vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever behavior/temperament comparison:
Loving
Energetic
Intelligent
Adaptable
Calm
Tough
Playful
Energetic
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Trainable
Companionable
Cheerful
Quiet
Easygoing
Willing
Evenly Tempered
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Responsive
Affectionate
Gentle
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: French Spaniel dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Sensitive: Vizsla dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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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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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: French Spaniel vs Vizsla vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?
High: French Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Vizsla 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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Social Needs
French Spaniel vs Vizsla vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever social needs comparison:
French Spaniel dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Vizsla dogs are a social breed.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
French Spaniel dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Vizsla dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
French Spaniel 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.
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Vizsla 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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French Spaniel vs Vizsla vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
French Spaniel vs Vizsla vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever playfulness comparison:
Average: French Spaniels, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Vizsla is a highly playful breed.
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The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: French Spaniel vs Vizsla vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?
Low to Average: The French Spaniel rarely barks.
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Average: The Vizsla barks occasionally.
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Average: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly French Spaniel or Vizsla or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?
Not an apartment-friendly dog the French Spaniel breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Vizsla 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.

French Spaniel vs Vizsla vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

French Spaniel vs Vizsla vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: French Spaniel or Vizsla or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

French Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Vizsla bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The French Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Vizsla has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? French Spaniel vs Vizsla vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever mouthiness comparison:
French Spaniel dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Vizsla dogs have a higher 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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French Spaniel vs Vizsla vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
French Spaniel vs Vizsla vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever health comparison. Which is the healthier: French Spaniel vs Vizsla vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?
French Spaniels tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
The Vizsla is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: French Spaniel vs Vizsla vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? French Spaniel vs Vizsla vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever health problems comparison:
No data available Hip Dysplasia
Cancer
Epilepsy
Sebaceous Adenitis
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Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Frequent
The French Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Average
The Vizsla should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Life Expectancy
French Spaniel vs Vizsla vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever lifespan comparison. How long do French Spaniel, Vizsla and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of French Spaniel: 11 years
10-14 years
The average lifespan of Vizsla: 12 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: French Spaniel vs Vizsla vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?
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 warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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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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French Spaniel vs Vizsla vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a French Spaniel or Vizsla or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? French Spaniel vs Vizsla vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever energy level comparison:
French Spaniel dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Vizsla dogs are high-energy dogs.
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
French Spaniel vs Vizsla vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: French Spaniel or Vizsla or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
French Spaniel dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Vizsla 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: French Spaniel or Vizsla or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?
French Spaniel dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Vizsla dogs don't need too much sleep.
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.

French Spaniel vs Vizsla vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: French Spaniel or Vizsla or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?
2-3 cup a day high-quality dry food formulated for adult dogs and made with high-quality animal proteins, divided into two meals. 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? French Spaniel vs Vizsla vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever weight gain potential comparison:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the French Spaniel's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Low to Average: The Vizsla has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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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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French Spaniel vs Vizsla vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? French Spaniel vs Vizsla vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever coat comparison:
Wavy
Glossy
Fine
Dense
Hard
Coarse
Short
No Undercoat
Waterproof
Colors
What are the original French Spaniel, Vizsla and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever color?
White
Liver
Golden
Rust
Russet Gold
Dark Sandy Gold
Red
Gold
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, French Spaniel or Vizsla or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? French Spaniel vs Vizsla vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever grooming comparison:
Easy to groom: The French Spaniel doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Effortless: The Vizsla 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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Shedding Level
Who sheds more French Spaniel or Vizsla or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? French Spaniel or Vizsla or {name3 shedding:
French Spaniel dogs are heavy shedders.
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Vizsla dogs shed moderately.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: French Spaniel or Vizsla or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?
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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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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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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Hypoallergenic
French Spaniel vs Vizsla vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever 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, French Spaniel vs Vizsla vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?

Medium

The French Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Vizsla has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

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

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
French Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.
Vizsla 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 French Spaniel or Vizsla or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Which dog is more friendly?
French Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly French Spaniel or Vizsla or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?
French Spaniel dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Vizsla dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly French Spaniel or Vizsla or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?
French Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly French Spaniel or Vizsla or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?
French Spaniel dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Vizsla 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: French Spaniel vs Vizsla vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?
No
French Spaniel dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Yes
Vizsla 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
French Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Vizsla 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?
French Spaniels are usually recommended for elderly people.
Vizslas are usually recommended for elderly people.
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

French Spaniel vs Vizsla vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

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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Not really

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

Not really

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

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 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: French Spaniel vs Vizsla vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?

Not really

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

Vizsla breed usually likes 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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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.

French Spaniel vs Vizsla vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever 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 French Spaniel and Vizsla and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever have?
3-7 puppies 6-8 puppies 6-10 puppies

French Spaniel vs Vizsla vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1960 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2003 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
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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