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

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Name Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Beagle English Foxhound
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Little River Duck Dog
Novie
Scotty
Toller
English Beagle No data available
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Beagle vs English Foxhound breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Beagle vs English Foxhound Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Beagle or English Foxhound? Which is the smallest dog, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Beagle or English Foxhound?
Medium Small Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Beagle or Beagle? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Beagle vs English Foxhound weight comparison:
37-51 pounds (17-23 kg) Male: 22-25 pounds (10-11 kg), Female: 20-23 pounds (9-10 kg) 65-70 pounds (29-32 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
44 pounds (20 kg) Male: 23.5 pounds (10.5 kg), Female: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg) 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Beagle or English Foxhound? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Beagle vs English Foxhound height comparison:
17-21 inches (43-53 cm) Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm) Male: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (53-61 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
19 inches (48 cm) Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm) Male: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Beagle vs English Foxhound Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Beagle or English Foxhound? Which is more expensive?
$1800-$2000 $500-$800 $800-$1200
Availability
Which is easier to get, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Beagle or English Foxhound?
Very frequent: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Beagle is quite easy to get.
Frequent: The English Foxhound is easier than average to get.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Beagle vs English Foxhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Beagle vs English Foxhound 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
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Beagle vs English Foxhound trainability comparison.
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are easy to train.
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Beagle dogs are easy to train.
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English Foxhound dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Beagle or English Foxhound?
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are average watchdogs.
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Beagle dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.
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English Foxhound dogs are not the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Beagle or English Foxhound? 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.
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Beagle dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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English Foxhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Beagle vs English Foxhound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Beagle or English Foxhound? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Beagle vs English Foxhound behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Responsive
Affectionate
Gentle
Loving
Independent
Intelligent
Friendly
Lively
Gentle
Sweet
Active
Friendly
Gentle
Sociable
Companionable
Tolerant
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.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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English Foxhound 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: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Beagle vs English Foxhound?
High: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Beagle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: English Foxhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Beagle vs English Foxhound social needs comparison:
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are a social breed.
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Beagle dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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English Foxhound dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Beagle dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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English Foxhound 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?
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Beagle dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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English Foxhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Beagle vs English Foxhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Beagle vs English Foxhound playfulness comparison:
The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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The Beagle is a highly playful breed.
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Average: English Foxhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Beagle vs English Foxhound?
Average: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever barks occasionally.
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A lot: Beagle is a particularly loud breed.
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A lot: English Foxhound is a particularly loud breed.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Beagle or English Foxhound?
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 Beagle breed in the home.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the English Foxhound breed.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Beagle vs English Foxhound 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.
Beagle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
English Foxhound dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Beagle or English Foxhound?
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.
Beagle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
English Foxhound 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 vs Beagle vs English Foxhound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Beagle or English Foxhound?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Beagle bite force: Weak.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

English Foxhound bite force: Ordinary.
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.

Low 🔽

The Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The English Foxhound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Beagle vs English Foxhound mouthiness comparison:
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Beagle dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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English Foxhound dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Beagle vs English Foxhound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Beagle vs English Foxhound health comparison. Which is the healthier: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Beagle vs English Foxhound?
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
The Beagle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
English Foxhounds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Beagle vs English Foxhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Beagle vs English Foxhound health problems comparison:
No data available Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Intervertebral Disk Disease
Cherry Eye
Distichiasis
Glaucoma
Beagle Dwarfism
Chinese Beagle Syndrome
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Epilepsy
Renal Disease
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).
Average
The Beagle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Frequent
The English Foxhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Life Expectancy
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Beagle vs English Foxhound lifespan comparison. How long do Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Beagle and English Foxhound 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 Beagle: 13 years
9-13 years
The average lifespan of English Foxhound: 11 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Beagle vs English Foxhound?
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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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Beagle vs English Foxhound Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Beagle vs English Foxhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Beagle or English Foxhound?
2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 4 to 7 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? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Beagle vs English Foxhound 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.
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High: The Beagle breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Low to Average: The English Foxhound has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Beagle vs English Foxhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Beagle vs English Foxhound coat comparison:
Waterproof Dense Dense
Colors
What are the original Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Beagle and English Foxhound color?
Red
Gold
Black
Tan
Red
White
Tricolor
Black
Tan
White
Lemon
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Beagle or English Foxhound? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Beagle vs English Foxhound grooming comparison:
Easy to groom: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Effortless: The Beagle requires minimal grooming.
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Effortless: The English Foxhound requires minimal grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Beagle or English Foxhound? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Beagle or {name3 shedding:
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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Beagle dogs shed moderately.
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English Foxhound dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Beagle or English Foxhound?
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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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Hypoallergenic
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Beagle vs English Foxhound 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, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Beagle vs English Foxhound?

Medium

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

High 🔼

The Beagle has a high chance of bad smell.

Medium

The English Foxhound has an average 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.
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The Beagle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The English Foxhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Beagle vs English Foxhound 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.
Beagle dogs are generally with other pets.
English Foxhound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Beagle or English Foxhound? Which dog is more friendly?
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Beagle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
English Foxhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Beagle or English Foxhound?
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Beagle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
English Foxhound dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Beagle or English Foxhound?
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Beagle dogs are average friendly towards cats.
English Foxhound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Beagle or English Foxhound?
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Beagle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
English Foxhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Beagle vs English Foxhound?
Yes
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Beagle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
English Foxhound 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
Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Yes
English Foxhound is one of the best dog breeds 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.
Beagles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
English Foxhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Beagle vs English Foxhound 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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Yes

This breed makes good 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: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Beagle or English Foxhound? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect 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?

Yes

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

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.
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.

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.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Beagle vs English Foxhound?

Yes

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Yes

Beagle breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

English Foxhound 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.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Beagle vs English Foxhound 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 Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and Beagle and English Foxhound have?
6-10 puppies 2-14 puppies, average 7 5-7 puppies

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Beagle vs English Foxhound Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2003 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1909 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. Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section. Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
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
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian 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
New Zealand Kennel Club

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