Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Beagle vs English Foxhound – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever	Beagle	English Foxhound
Origins	Canada	England	England
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Group	Gun Dog	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	89	6	189
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Other Names	Toller, Scotty, Novie, Little River Duck Dog	English Beagle	Foxhound
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 1885 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1909 as a Hound breed.
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.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.
Breed Recognition	No set	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
Price	$1800-$2000	$500-$800	$800-$1200

General Appearance - Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Beagle vs English Foxhound

Size	Medium	Small	Large
Weight	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)
Avg. 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	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)
Avg. 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)

Hair & Care - Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Beagle vs English Foxhound

Coat	Waterproof	Dense	Dense
Colors	Red Gold	Tan Red Tricolor White Black	White Tan Lemon Black
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Effortless: The Beagle requires minimal grooming.	Effortless: The English Foxhound requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers shed moderately.	Beagles shed moderately.	English Foxhounds shed moderately.

Characteristics - Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Beagle vs English Foxhound

Temperament	Affectionate Courageous Gentle Responsive Alert Energetic Playful	Friendly Independent Lively Sweet Gentle Intelligent Loving	Active Friendly Sociable Companionable Gentle Tolerant
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Average: English Foxhound's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are easy to train.	Beagles are easy to train.	English Foxhounds are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a highly playful breed.	The Beagle is a highly playful breed.	English Foxhounds, 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.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	English Foxhounds have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Beagles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	English Foxhounds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are a social breed.	Beagles need a lot of social interaction.	English Foxhounds are a social breed.
Barking	Average: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever barks occasionally.	High: The Beagle is a very vocal breed.	High: The English Foxhound is a very vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are average watchdogs.	Beagles are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.	English Foxhounds are not the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are average defenders.	Beagles can't provide protection for their territory.	English Foxhounds can't provide protection for their territory.
Biting Potential	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	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Beagles have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	English Foxhounds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers have average wanderlust potential.	Beagles have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	English Foxhounds have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Beagles have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	English Foxhounds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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.	Beagles are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	English Foxhounds are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Beagles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	English Foxhounds adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
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.	Beagles tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	English 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.
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 Beagle vs English Foxhound

Stranger Friendly	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Beagles are stranger friendly dogs.	English Foxhounds are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs.	Beagles are very kid-friendly dogs.	English Foxhounds are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are average friendly towards cats.	Beagles are average friendly towards cats.	English Foxhounds are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs.	Beagles are very dog-friendly dogs.	English Foxhounds are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	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	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.
Pet Friendly	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are generally with other pets.	Beagles are generally with other pets.	English Foxhounds usually don’t get on well 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.	No Beagles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes English Foxhounds are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good 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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	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.
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.	Yes 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.	Yes Beagle breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really English Foxhound 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 Beagle vs English Foxhound

Health Issues	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	No set	Beagle Dwarfism Cherry Eye Chinese Beagle Syndrome Distichiasis Epilepsy Glaucoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Intervertebral Disk Disease Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Bloat Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Renal Disease
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	12-15 years	10-13 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are high energy dogs.	Beagles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	English Foxhounds are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers need quite a lot of exercise.	Beagles need quite a lot of exercise.	English Foxhounds need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers don't need too much sleep.	Beagles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	English Foxhounds don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	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	Average to High.	High: The Beagle breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Low to 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 warm weather conditions	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	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	The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Beagle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The English Foxhound is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Beagle vs English Foxhound

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	2-14 puppies, average 7	5-7 puppies
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