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Name	Irish Terrier	Wire Fox Terrier	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Origins	Ireland	England	Canada
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Irish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever breeds.	Daredevil Irish Red Terrier	Foxie Wire Hair Fox Terrier Wirehaired Terrier Wire Fox Terrier	Little River Duck Dog Novie Scotty Toller
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Irish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Irish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Irish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which breed is the largest?	Medium	Small	Medium
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Irish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Compare adult weight ranges.	25-27 pounds (11-12 kg)	Male: 15-20 pounds (7-9 kg), Female: 13-18 pounds (6-8 kg)	37-51 pounds (17-23 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	26 pounds (11.5 kg)	Male: 17.5 pounds (8 kg), Female: 15.5 pounds (7 kg)	44 pounds (20 kg)
Height Which is taller, Irish Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Irish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever height comparison:	18 inches (43 cm)	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)	17-21 inches (43-53 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	18 inches (43 cm)	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	19 inches (48 cm)

Irish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Irish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Find price differences between these breeds.	$600-$800	$800-$1200	$1800-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Irish Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?	Frequent: The Irish Terrier is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Wire Fox Terrier is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is quite easy to get.

Irish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Irish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which breed ranks highest?	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Irish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which is easiest to train?	Irish Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Wire Fox Terrier 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 Irish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which breed is most alert?	Irish Terrier dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Wire Fox Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Irish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which breed is most protective?	Irish Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Wire Fox Terrier dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Irish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Irish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Compare temperaments.	Protective Intelligent Dominant Lively Trainable Respectful	Alert Intelligent Friendly Quick Bold Fearless Keen	Playful Energetic Alert Courageous Responsive Affectionate Gentle
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Irish Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Wire Fox Terrier 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.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Irish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?	High: Irish Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Wire Fox Terrier 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 Irish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever social needs comparison:	Irish Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Wire Fox Terrier 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?	Irish Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Wire Fox Terrier dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. 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?	Irish Terrier dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Wire Fox Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. 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

Irish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Irish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which breed is most vocal?	Average: The Irish Terrier barks occasionally. See more.	A lot: Wire Fox Terrier is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Irish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which breed is most playful?	The Irish Terrier is a playful breed. See more.	The Wire Fox Terrier 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 Irish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which adapts best to small spaces?	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 Irish Terrier 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 Wire Fox Terrier 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 Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever indoors.
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Irish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Irish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which breed is most flexible?	Irish Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Wire Fox Terrier 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: Irish Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?	Irish Terrier 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.	Wire Fox Terrier 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.

Irish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Irish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Irish Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Wire Fox Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Irish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which uses mouth most during play?	Irish Terrier dogs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Wire Fox Terrier 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 Irish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Irish Terrier bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Wire Fox Terrier bite force: Weak.	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

Irish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Irish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which breed lives longest?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Irish Terrier: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Wire Fox Terrier: 13 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 Irish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which handles climate changes best?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Irish Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Irish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which has fewer health issues?	Irish Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Wire Fox Terrier 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.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Irish Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Wire Fox Terrier 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).
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Irish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Irish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever health problems comparison:	No data available	Legg-perthes Disease Eye Problems Epilepsy Deafness Arthritis	No data available

Irish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Irish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which breed is most active?	Irish Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Wire Fox Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Irish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Irish Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Irish Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Wire Fox Terrier 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: Irish Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?	Irish Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Wire Fox Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Irish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Irish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average: The Irish Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Wire Fox Terrier has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Irish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which needs most food?	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Irish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Irish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	Yes See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Irish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. What colors are available?	Red Wheaten	White White & Black White & Tan White & Black & Tan White & Tan & Black	Red Gold
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Irish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which requires most maintenance?	Advanced: The Irish Terrier requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Wire Fox Terrier requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Irish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which drools least?	The Irish Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Wire Fox Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Irish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Irish Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Wire Fox Terrier 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 Irish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Wiry Straight	Wiry	Waterproof
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Irish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which requires most frequent baths?	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Irish Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Irish Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Irish Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Wire Fox Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.
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Irish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Irish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which is best with kids?	Irish Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Wire Fox Terrier 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?	Irish Terrier dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Wire Fox Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Irish Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Which dog is more friendly?	Irish Terrier dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Wire Fox Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Irish Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?	Irish Terrier dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Wire Fox Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Irish Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?	Irish Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Wire Fox Terrier dogs are not the most 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: Irish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?	Yes Irish Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Wire Fox Terrier 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 Irish Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Wire Fox Terrier 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?	Irish Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Wire Fox Terriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Irish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Irish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, 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.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Irish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, 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.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Irish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, 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.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Irish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, 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.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Irish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Irish Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Wire Fox Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Irish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, 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 Irish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, 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.

Irish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Irish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which has most puppies?	4-6 puppies	4-6 puppies	6-10 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Irish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, 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 Irish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, 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.

Irish Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Irish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2003 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Irish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Irish Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, 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 Club Espanol De Terriers	No data available

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