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Name	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever	Bearded Collie	Appenzeller Sennenhund
Origins	Canada	Scotland	Switzerland
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Group	Gun Dog	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Guard Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bearded Collie, and Appenzeller Sennenhund breeds.	Little River Duck Dog Novie Scotty Toller	Argle Bargle Beardie Mountain Collie Highland Collie	Appenzell Cattle Dog Appenzeller Mountain Dog Entlebucher Mountain Dog Entlebucher Sennenhund Appenzeller
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bearded Collie, and Appenzeller Sennenhund? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bearded Collie vs Appenzeller Sennenhund Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bearded Collie, and Appenzeller Sennenhund. Which breed is the largest?	Medium	Large Medium	Medium
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bearded Collie, and Appenzeller Sennenhund? Compare adult weight ranges.	37-51 pounds (17-23 kg)	40-60 pounds (18-27 kg)	49-71 pounds (22-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	44 pounds (20 kg)	50 pounds (22.5 kg)	60 pounds (27 kg)
Height Which is taller, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Bearded Collie or Appenzeller Sennenhund? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bearded Collie vs Appenzeller Sennenhund height comparison:	17-21 inches (43-53 cm)	20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	Male: 22-23 inches (56-58.5 cm), Female: 18.5-20 inches (47-50 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	19 inches (48 cm)	21 inches (53.5 cm)	Male: 22.5 inches (56-58.5 cm), Female: 18.12.5 inches (48.5 cm)

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bearded Collie vs Appenzeller Sennenhund Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bearded Collie, and Appenzeller Sennenhund. Find price differences between these breeds.	$1800-$2000	$1200-$1400	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Bearded Collie or Appenzeller Sennenhund?	Very frequent: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Bearded Collie is easier than average to get.	Average: The Appenzeller Sennenhund is a commonly available dog breed.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bearded Collie vs Appenzeller Sennenhund Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bearded Collie, and Appenzeller Sennenhund. Which breed ranks highest?	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Smart: The Bearded Collie dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bearded Collie, and Appenzeller Sennenhund. Which is easiest to train?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.	Bearded Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.	Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bearded Collie, and Appenzeller Sennenhund. Which breed is most alert?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Bearded Collie dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bearded Collie, and Appenzeller Sennenhund. Which breed is most protective?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Bearded Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bearded Collie vs Appenzeller Sennenhund Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bearded Collie, and Appenzeller Sennenhund? Compare temperaments.	Playful Energetic Alert Courageous Responsive Affectionate Gentle	Active Alert Intelligent Confident Lively Assertive	Energetic Reliable Lively Social Selfish Fearless
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.	Appenzeller Sennenhund 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 Bearded Collie vs Appenzeller Sennenhund?	High: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Bearded Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bearded Collie vs Appenzeller Sennenhund social needs comparison:	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are a social breed. See more.	Bearded Collie dogs are a social breed. See more.	Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs are a social breed. 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.	Bearded Collie dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs have average wanderlust potential. 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.	Bearded Collie 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.	Appenzeller Sennenhund 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bearded Collie vs Appenzeller Sennenhund Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bearded Collie, and Appenzeller Sennenhund. Which breed is most vocal?	Average: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever barks occasionally. See more.	Average to High: The Bearded Collie is a vocal breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Appenzeller Sennenhund rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bearded Collie, and Appenzeller Sennenhund. Which breed is most playful?	The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Bearded Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Appenzeller Sennenhund is a playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bearded Collie, and Appenzeller Sennenhund. Which adapts best to small spaces?	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 Bearded Collie breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Appenzeller Sennenhund breed in the home.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bearded Collie vs Appenzeller Sennenhund Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bearded Collie, and Appenzeller Sennenhund. Which breed is most flexible?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Bearded Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Bearded Collie or Appenzeller Sennenhund?	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.	Bearded Collie 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.	Appenzeller Sennenhund 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 Bearded Collie vs Appenzeller Sennenhund Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bearded Collie, and Appenzeller Sennenhund. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Bearded Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Appenzeller Sennenhund has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bearded Collie, and Appenzeller Sennenhund. Which uses mouth most during play?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Bearded Collie dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bearded Collie, and Appenzeller Sennenhund. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Bearded Collie bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Appenzeller Sennenhund bite force: Ordinary.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bearded Collie vs Appenzeller Sennenhund Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bearded Collie, and Appenzeller Sennenhund. Which breed lives longest?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Bearded Collie: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Appenzeller Sennenhund: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bearded Collie, and Appenzeller Sennenhund. Which handles climate changes best?	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.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Bearded Collie 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.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bearded Collie, and Appenzeller Sennenhund. Which has fewer health issues?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.	The Bearded Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Appenzeller Sennenhunds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Vet Care Frequency 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 Bearded Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Appenzeller Sennenhund should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bearded Collie vs Appenzeller Sennenhund? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bearded Collie vs Appenzeller Sennenhund health problems comparison:	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Arthritis Addison's Disease Eye Diseases	No data available

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bearded Collie vs Appenzeller Sennenhund Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bearded Collie, and Appenzeller Sennenhund. Which breed is most active?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.	Bearded Collie dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bearded Collie vs Appenzeller Sennenhund exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Bearded Collie or Appenzeller Sennenhund? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Bearded Collie dogs have an average exercise need.	Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Bearded Collie or Appenzeller Sennenhund?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.	Bearded Collie dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bearded Collie vs Appenzeller Sennenhund Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bearded Collie, and Appenzeller Sennenhund. Which is most prone to obesity?	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 Bearded Collie's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Appenzeller Sennenhund has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bearded Collie, and Appenzeller Sennenhund. Which needs most food?	2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bearded Collie vs Appenzeller Sennenhund Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bearded Collie, and Appenzeller Sennenhund. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bearded Collie, and Appenzeller Sennenhund. What colors are available?	Red Gold	Black Blue Brown Fawn	Black tricolor Tricolor Red tricolor
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bearded Collie, and Appenzeller Sennenhund. Which requires most maintenance?	Easy to groom: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Easy to groom: The Appenzeller Sennenhund doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
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Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bearded Collie, and Appenzeller Sennenhund. Which drools least?	The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Bearded Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Appenzeller Sennenhund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bearded Collie, and Appenzeller Sennenhund. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Bearded Collie has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Appenzeller Sennenhund has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bearded Collie, and Appenzeller Sennenhund. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Waterproof	Feathered	Thick Double
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bearded Collie, and Appenzeller Sennenhund. Which requires most frequent baths?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. 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.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Bearded Collie or Appenzeller Sennenhund? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Bearded Collie or {name3 shedding:	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Bearded Collie dogs shed above average. See more.	Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs shed moderately. See more.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bearded Collie vs Appenzeller Sennenhund Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bearded Collie, and Appenzeller Sennenhund. Which is best with kids?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Bearded Collie dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are generally with other pets.	Bearded Collie dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Bearded Collie or Appenzeller Sennenhund? Which dog is more friendly?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Bearded Collie dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Bearded Collie or Appenzeller Sennenhund?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Bearded Collie dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Bearded Collie or Appenzeller Sennenhund?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Bearded Collie dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Appenzeller Sennenhund dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bearded Collie vs Appenzeller Sennenhund?	Yes Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Bearded Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Appenzeller Sennenhund 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 Bearded Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Appenzeller Sennenhund 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.	Bearded Collies are usually recommended for elderly people.	Appenzeller Sennenhunds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bearded Collie vs Appenzeller Sennenhund As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bearded Collie, and Appenzeller Sennenhund. Which is best suited for service work?	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 Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bearded Collie, and Appenzeller Sennenhund. Which excels in therapy work?	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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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bearded Collie, and Appenzeller Sennenhund. Which has best nose work ability?	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 & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bearded Collie, and Appenzeller Sennenhund. Which is best for SAR work?	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.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bearded Collie, and Appenzeller Sennenhund. Which is best suited for water work?	Yes Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Bearded Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Appenzeller Sennenhund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bearded Collie, and Appenzeller Sennenhund. Which is best for draft work?	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.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bearded Collie, and Appenzeller Sennenhund. Which has most military use?	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 Bearded Collie vs Appenzeller Sennenhund Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bearded Collie, and Appenzeller Sennenhund. Which has most puppies?	6-10 puppies	4-12 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bearded Collie, and Appenzeller Sennenhund. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bearded Collie, and Appenzeller Sennenhund. What's recommended?	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.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bearded Collie vs Appenzeller Sennenhund Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bearded Collie, and Appenzeller Sennenhund. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2003 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1976 as a Herding breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bearded Collie, and Appenzeller Sennenhund. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Swiss Mountain- and Cattledogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bearded Collie, and Appenzeller Sennenhund. Which has most recognition?	No data available	No data available	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

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