Mudi vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Comparison – Which dog is better Canis Ovilis Fenyesi or Little River Duck Dog?

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Name	Mudi	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Origins	Hungary	Canada
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Gun Dog
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Mudi and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. What other names are these breeds known by?	Canis Ovilis Fenyesi Hungarian Mudi	Little River Duck Dog Novie Scotty Toller
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Mudi and a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Mudi vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Mudi or a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Medium	Medium
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Mudi and a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which breed is heavier?	18-29 pounds (8-13 kg)	37-51 pounds (17-23 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	23.5 pounds (10.5 kg)	44 pounds (20 kg)
Height Which is taller, Mudi or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Is a Mudi taller than a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?	15-19 inches (38-48 cm)	17-21 inches (43-53 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	17 inches (43 cm)	19 inches (48 cm)

Mudi vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Mudi and a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which breed costs more?	$800-$1000	$1800-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Mudi 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 Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is quite easy to get.

Mudi vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Mudi or a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Smart: The Mudi dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Mudi or a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Compare training requirements.	Mudi 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 Which makes a better watchdog: a Mudi or a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Compare alertness levels.	Mudi dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Mudi or a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Compare territorial behaviors.	Mudi dogs are average defenders. See more.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Mudi vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Mudi and a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. How do their temperaments differ?	Loving Energetic Alert Courageous Intelligent Lively Gentle Watchful Companionable Adaptable Guarding Keen to Work	Playful Energetic Alert Courageous Responsive Affectionate Gentle
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Mudi vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?	Mudi 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: Mudi vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?	High: Mudi 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 Mudi vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever social needs comparison:	Mudi dogs need for social interaction is average. 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? What's the difference between Mudi vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?	Mudi dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Mudi vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Which can be better for hunting?	Their prey drive is low. 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

Mudi vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Mudi or a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Average: The Mudi barks occasionally. 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 Which breed is more playful: a Mudi or a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Compare play drive and energy.	Average: Mudis, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Mudi or a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Compare living space needs.	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 Mudi 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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Mudi vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Mudi or a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Compare adaptability levels.	Mudi 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: Mudi 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.	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.

Mudi vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Mudi or a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Mudi has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a Mudi or a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Mudi dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, 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 Which has a stronger bite: a Mudi or a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Mudi 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

Mudi vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Mudi or a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Compare average lifespans.	13-15 years The average lifespan of Mudi: 14 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Mudi or a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Compare climate tolerances.	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 common health issues between a Mudi and a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which breed is healthier?	Mudis 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: Mudi vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?	Rare The Mudi 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: Mudi vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Mudi vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia	No data available

Mudi vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a Mudi or a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Compare activity levels.	Mudi dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Mudi vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Mudi or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Mudi dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Mudi or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?	Mudi dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Mudi vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Mudi or a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Compare obesity risks.	Average: The Mudi has an 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 Which eats more: a Mudi or a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Compare daily food needs.	1 to 1.5 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

Mudi vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Mudi or a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors What color variations exist for Mudi and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Compare breed colors.	Black Gray White Brown Fawn Blue-Grey Black Merle Ash coloured (blue grey)	Red Gold
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Mudi or a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Compare maintenance needs.	Average: The Mudi 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 Which drools more: a Mudi or a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Compare drooling amounts.	The Mudi 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 Which has less odor: a Mudi or a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Compare natural smell levels.	Low 🔽 The Mudi has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Mudi and a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Compare fur types.	Dense Curly Wavy Shiny Short	Waterproof
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Mudi or a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Compare bathing frequencies.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. 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 Mudi or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Do Mudi dogs shed more than Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs?	Mudi dogs shed moderately. See more.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Mudi vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Mudi or a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Compare kid-friendliness.	Mudi dogs are 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?	Mudi 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 Mudi or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Which dog is more friendly?	Mudi 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 Mudi or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?	Mudi dogs are 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 Mudi or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Can a Mudi and a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever be friends? Do Mudi dogs get along with Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs?	Mudi 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 best for first time owners: Mudi vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?	Yes Mudi 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?	Yes Mudi 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?	Mudis are usually recommended for elderly people.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Mudi vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Mudi or a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Compare service capabilities.	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 Which is better for therapy work: a Mudi or a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Compare therapy capabilities.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Mudi or a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Compare scenting abilities.	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 Which is better for search and rescue: a Mudi or a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Compare SAR abilities.	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 Which is better on boats: a Mudi or a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Mudi 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 Which is better at pulling: a Mudi or a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Compare draft work capabilities.	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 history between Mudi and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which has stronger military background?	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.

Mudi vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Mudi and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which has larger litters?	5-8 puppies	6-10 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Mudi and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Mudi and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Mudi vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Mudi and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club as a Miscellaneous breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2003 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Mudi and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Mudi and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which is more widely recognized?	No data available	No data available

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