Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs American Foxhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever	American Foxhound	Catahoula Leopard Dog
Origins	Canada	United States	United States
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Group	Gun Dog	Hunting Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	89	187	393
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Other Names	Toller, Scotty, Novie, Little River Duck Dog	Foxhound	Catahoula Hog Dog, Catahoula Cur, Catahoula Hound
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2003 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 as a Hound breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	No set	No set	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. United Kennel Club Animal Research Foundation American Rare Breed Association Foundation Stock Service
Price	$1800-$2000	$400-$600	$300-$500

General Appearance - Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs American Foxhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog

Size	Medium	Large	Large Medium
Weight	37-51 pounds (17-23 kg)	65-75 pounds (29-34 kg)	55-80 pounds (16-37 kg)
Avg. Weight	44 pounds (20 kg)	70 pounds (31.5 kg)	67.5 pounds (26.5 kg)
Height	17-21 inches (43-53 cm)	21-25 inches (53-64 cm)	Male: 22-26 inches (56-58 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)
Avg. Height	19 inches (48 cm)	23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 24 inches (57 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)

Hair & Care - Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs American Foxhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog

Coat	Waterproof	Rough	Smooth
Colors	Red Gold	White Tan Brown Red Blue Black	Blue Brown Red Tricolor Tan Brindle Gray Silver Black
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Effortless: The American Foxhound requires minimal grooming.	Effortless: The Catahoula Leopard Dog requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers shed moderately.	American Foxhounds shed none to minimal.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are low shedders.

Characteristics - Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs American Foxhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog

Temperament	Affectionate Courageous Gentle Responsive Alert Energetic Playful	Independent Kind Loyal Intelligent Loving Sweet Tempered	Alert Energetic Independent Loving Protective Courageous Gentle Intelligent Loyal
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Average: American Foxhound's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Catahoula Leopard Dog's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are easy to train.	American Foxhounds are easy to train.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a highly playful breed.	The American Foxhound is a highly playful breed.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	American Foxhounds are less sensitive than other dog breeds.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	American Foxhounds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are a social breed.	American Foxhounds are a social breed.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Average: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever barks occasionally.	High: The American Foxhound is a very vocal breed.	Low to Average: The Catahoula Leopard Dog rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are average watchdogs.	American Foxhounds are not the best watchdogs.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are average defenders.	American Foxhounds can't provide protection for their territory.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The American Foxhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Catahoula Leopard Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	American Foxhounds have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers have average wanderlust potential.	American Foxhounds have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	American Foxhounds have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.
Apartment Friendly	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	American Foxhounds are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	American Foxhounds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers 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.	American Foxhounds 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.
Fighting 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.

Good With - Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs American Foxhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog

Stranger Friendly	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	American Foxhounds are average friendly towards strangers.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs.	American Foxhounds are very kid-friendly dogs.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are average friendly towards cats.	American Foxhounds are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs.	American Foxhounds are very dog-friendly dogs.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes American Foxhound is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Catahoula Leopard Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	American Foxhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are generally with other pets.	American Foxhounds usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes American Foxhounds are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Catahoula Leopard Dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Yes Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really American Foxhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Catahoula Leopard Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs American Foxhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog

Health Issues	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.	American Foxhounds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	The Catahoula Leopard Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	No set	No set	Bloat Deafness Hip Dysplasia
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	10-12 years	11-13 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are high energy dogs.	American Foxhounds are high energy dogs.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers need quite a lot of exercise.	American Foxhounds need a lot of exercises.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers don't need too much sleep.	American Foxhounds don't need too much sleep.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of a high-quality dog food a day.	3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	High: The American Foxhound breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average.
Weather & Climate	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.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The American Foxhound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The American Foxhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Catahoula Leopard Dog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The American Foxhound is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Catahoula Leopard Dog is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs American Foxhound vs Catahoula Leopard Dog

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	6-10 puppies	5-7 puppies	8-12 puppies
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