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Norwegian Lundehund vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs English Pointer Comparison - Dog breed selector: Lundehund or Little River Duck Dog or English Pointer? Find the right dog for you

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Name Norwegian Lundehund Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever English Pointer
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Lundehund
Norwegian Puffin Dog
Norsk Lundehund
Little River Duck Dog
Novie
Scotty
Toller
English Pointer
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Norwegian Lundehund vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs English Pointer breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Norwegian Lundehund vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs English Pointer Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Norwegian Lundehund or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or English Pointer? Which is the smallest dog, Norwegian Lundehund or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or English Pointer?
Small Medium Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Norwegian Lundehund or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Norwegian Lundehund vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs English Pointer weight comparison:
13-20 pounds (6-9 kg) 37-51 pounds (17-23 kg) 44-66 pounds (20-30 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
16.5 pounds (7.5 kg) 44 pounds (20 kg) 55 pounds (25 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Norwegian Lundehund or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or English Pointer? Norwegian Lundehund vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs English Pointer height comparison:
12-15.5 inches (31-39 cm) 17-21 inches (43-53 cm) Male: 22-24 inches (55-62 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (54-60 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
12-15.5 inches (35 cm) 19 inches (48 cm) Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)

Norwegian Lundehund vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs English Pointer Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Norwegian Lundehund or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or English Pointer? Which is more expensive?
$400-$600 $1800-$2000 $400-$500
Availability
Which is easier to get, Norwegian Lundehund or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or English Pointer?
Frequent: The Norwegian Lundehund is easier than average to get.
Very frequent: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is quite easy to get.
Frequent: The English Pointer is easier than average to get.

Norwegian Lundehund vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs English Pointer Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

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

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Norwegian Lundehund or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or English Pointer? Norwegian Lundehund vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs English Pointer behavior/temperament comparison:
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Loyal
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Responsive
Affectionate
Gentle
Active
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Outright
Tempered
Kind
Amiable
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Norwegian Lundehund dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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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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English Pointer 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: Norwegian Lundehund vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs English Pointer?
Average: Norwegian Lundehund dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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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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Average to High: English Pointer dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Social Needs
Norwegian Lundehund vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs English Pointer social needs comparison:
Norwegian Lundehund dogs are a social breed.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are a social breed.
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English Pointer dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Norwegian Lundehund 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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English Pointer dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Norwegian Lundehund 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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English Pointer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Norwegian Lundehund vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs English Pointer Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Norwegian Lundehund vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs English Pointer playfulness comparison:
The Norwegian Lundehund is a playful breed.
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The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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The English Pointer is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Norwegian Lundehund vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs English Pointer?
Low to Average: The Norwegian Lundehund rarely barks.
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Average: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever barks occasionally.
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Average: The English Pointer barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Norwegian Lundehund or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or English Pointer?
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Norwegian Lundehund breed.
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever indoors.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the English Pointer breed.

Norwegian Lundehund vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs English Pointer Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Norwegian Lundehund dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
English Pointer dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Norwegian Lundehund or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or English Pointer?
Norwegian Lundehund 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.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Norwegian Lundehund vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs English Pointer Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Norwegian Lundehund or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or English Pointer?

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Norwegian Lundehund bite force: Weak.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

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

Low 🔽

The Norwegian Lundehund has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Low 🔽

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

Health Issues
Norwegian Lundehund vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs English Pointer health comparison. Which is the healthier: Norwegian Lundehund vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs English Pointer?
The Norwegian Lundehund 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.
English Pointers tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Norwegian Lundehund vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs English Pointer? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Norwegian Lundehund vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs English Pointer health problems comparison:
Lundehund Syndrome No data available No data available
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Norwegian Lundehund 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).
Frequent
The English Pointer should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Life Expectancy
Norwegian Lundehund vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs English Pointer lifespan comparison. How long do Norwegian Lundehund, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and English Pointer breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Norwegian Lundehund: 11 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever: 13 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of English Pointer: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Norwegian Lundehund vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs English Pointer?
Prefers cold weather
The Norwegian Lundehund can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Norwegian Lundehund vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs English Pointer Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Norwegian Lundehund vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs English Pointer Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Norwegian Lundehund or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or English Pointer?
1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day. 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Norwegian Lundehund vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs English Pointer weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Norwegian Lundehund has an 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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Average: The English Pointer has an average risk for obesity.
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Norwegian Lundehund vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs English Pointer Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Norwegian Lundehund vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs English Pointer coat comparison:
Dense Waterproof Dense
Colors
What are the original Norwegian Lundehund, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and English Pointer color?
Black
Gray
White
Brown
Yellow
Reddish
Red
Gold
Black
White
Brown
Yellow
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Norwegian Lundehund or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or English Pointer? Norwegian Lundehund vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs English Pointer grooming comparison:
Average: The Norwegian Lundehund requires average grooming effort.
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Easy to groom: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Effortless: The English Pointer requires minimal grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Norwegian Lundehund or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or English Pointer? Norwegian Lundehund or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or {name3 shedding:
Norwegian Lundehund dogs shed moderately.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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English Pointer dogs shed none to minimal.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Norwegian Lundehund or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or English Pointer?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Hypoallergenic
Norwegian Lundehund vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs English Pointer 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, Norwegian Lundehund vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs English Pointer?

Medium

The Norwegian Lundehund has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

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

Medium

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

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Norwegian Lundehund dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are generally with other pets.
English Pointer dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Norwegian Lundehund or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or English Pointer? Which dog is more friendly?
Norwegian Lundehund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
English Pointer dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Norwegian Lundehund or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or English Pointer?
Norwegian Lundehund dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
English Pointer dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Norwegian Lundehund or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or English Pointer?
Norwegian Lundehund dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are average friendly towards cats.
English Pointer dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Norwegian Lundehund or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or English Pointer?
Norwegian Lundehund dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
English Pointer dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Norwegian Lundehund vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs English Pointer?
Yes
Norwegian Lundehund dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
English Pointer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Norwegian Lundehund is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
English Pointer is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Norwegian Lundehunds are usually recommended for elderly people.
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
English Pointers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Norwegian Lundehund vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs English Pointer 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: Norwegian Lundehund or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or English Pointer? Which is better for autism?

Not really

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

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

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

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.

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.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Norwegian Lundehund vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs English Pointer?

Not really

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

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

English Pointer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?

Not really

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

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

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

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Norwegian Lundehund vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs English Pointer 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 Norwegian Lundehund and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and English Pointer have?
4-8 puppies 6-10 puppies 4-6 puppies

Norwegian Lundehund vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs English Pointer Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2011 as a Non-Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2003 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Hunting Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section. Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
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