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Name	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog	Basenji
Origins	Canada	Australia	Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Little River Duck Dog Novie Scotty Toller	Heeler Stumpy Stumpy Tail Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog	African Barkless Dog African Bush Dog Ango Angari Congo Terrier Zande Dog Congo Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Basenji breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Basenji Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog or Basenji? Which is the smallest dog, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog or Basenji?	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog or Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Basenji weight comparison:	37-51 pounds (17-23 kg)	35-50 lbs (16-23 kg)	Male: 22-26 pounds (10-12 kg), Female: 20-25 pounds (9-11 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	44 pounds (20 kg)	42.5 lbs (19.5 kg)	Male: 24 pounds (11 kg), Female: 22.5 pounds (10 kg)
Height Which is taller, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog or Basenji? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Basenji height comparison:	17-21 inches (43-53 cm)	18-20 inches (46-51 cm)	Male: 16-17 inches (41-43 cm), Female: 15-16 inches (38-41 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	19 inches (48 cm)	19 inches (48.5 cm)	Male: 16.5 inches (42 cm), Female: 15.5 inches (39.5 cm)

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Basenji Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog or Basenji? Which is more expensive?	$1800-$2000	$500-$800	$1000-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog or Basenji?	Very frequent: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is quite easy to get.	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 Basenji is quite easy to get.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Basenji Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Basenji intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low: The Basenji is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Basenji trainability comparison.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Basenji dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog or Basenji?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Basenji dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog or Basenji? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Basenji dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Basenji Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog or Basenji? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Basenji behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Energetic Alert Courageous Responsive Affectionate Gentle	Energetic Alert Courageous Intelligent Obedient Loyal Devoted Watchful	Curious Playful Energetic Alert Intelligent Affectionate
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Basenji dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Basenji?	High: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Basenji dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.
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Social Needs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Basenji social needs comparison:	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are a social breed. See more.	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.	Basenji dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Basenji dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog 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. See more.	Basenji dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Basenji Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Basenji playfulness comparison:	The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Basenjis, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Basenji?	Average: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Basenji barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog or Basenji?	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.	It is not recommended to keep the Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Basenji breed in the home.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Basenji Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Basenji dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog or Basenji?	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.	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog dogs handle alone time quite well.	Basenji dogs handle alone time quite well.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Basenji Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog or Basenji?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Basenji bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Basenji has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Basenji mouthiness comparison:	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Basenji dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Basenji Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Basenji health comparison. Which is the healthier: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Basenji?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dogs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Basenji is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Basenji? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Basenji health problems comparison:	No data available	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Blindness Deafness Elbow Dysplasia Retinal Dysplasia Demodectic Mange Collie Eye Anomaly Dental Problems	Eye Problems Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Kidney Issues
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	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 Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Basenji should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Basenji lifespan comparison. How long do Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog and Basenji breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Basenji: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Basenji?	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.	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 warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Basenji Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog or Basenji? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Basenji energy level comparison:	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.	Basenji dogs are high-energy dogs.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Basenji exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog or Basenji? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog dogs need a lot of exercises.	Basenji dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog or Basenji?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.	Basenji dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Basenji Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog or Basenji?	2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Basenji weight gain potential comparison:	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.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low to Average: The Basenji has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Basenji Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Basenji coat comparison:	Waterproof	Dense Straight Harsh	Fine
Colors What are the original Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog and Basenji color?	Red Gold	Black Red speckled Blue speckled	Black Tan Red White Brindle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog or Basenji? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Basenji grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Basenji requires minimal grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog or Basenji? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog or {name3 shedding:	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog dogs shed moderately. See more.	Basenji dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog or Basenji?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. 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.
Hypoallergenic Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Basenji hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Basenji?	Medium ⏺ The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Basenji has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Basenji is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Basenji Good With Comparison

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

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Basenji 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. 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 Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog or Basenji? Which is better for autism?	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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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	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.
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: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Basenji?	Yes Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Basenji breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
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. 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.
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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Basenji 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. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog and Basenji have?	6-10 puppies	4-6 puppies	4-5 puppies
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog vs Basenji Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2003 as a Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1944 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Primitive type section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	No data available	Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. 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 Canadian Canine Registry American Pet Registry, Inc.

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