Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bernedoodle Comparison – Which dog is better Little River Duck Dog or Bernedoodles?

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Name	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever	Bernedoodle
Origins	Canada	Canada
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Group	Gun Dog	Designer Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and Bernedoodle. What other names are these breeds known by?	Little River Duck Dog Novie Scotty Toller	Bernedoodles Bernese Mountain Poo
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and a Bernedoodle. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Cross Breed

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bernedoodle Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or a Bernedoodle? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Medium	Small Large Medium
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and a Bernedoodle. Which breed is heavier?	37-51 pounds (17-23 kg)	10-90 pounds (4.5-41 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	44 pounds (20 kg)	50 pounds (23 kg)
Height Which is taller, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Bernedoodle? Is a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever taller than a Bernedoodle?	17-21 inches (43-53 cm)	10-29 inches (25.5-74 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	19 inches (48 cm)	19 inches (48 cm)

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bernedoodle Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and a Bernedoodle. Which breed costs more?	$1800-$2000	$700-$4500
Availability Which is easier to get, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Bernedoodle?	Very frequent: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is quite easy to get.	Average: The Bernedoodle is a commonly available dog breed.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bernedoodle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or a Bernedoodle? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Very smart: Bernedoodle is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or a Bernedoodle? Compare training requirements.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.	Bernedoodle dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or a Bernedoodle? Compare alertness levels.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Bernedoodle dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or a Bernedoodle? Compare territorial behaviors.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Bernedoodle dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bernedoodle Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and a Bernedoodle. How do their temperaments differ?	Playful Energetic Alert Courageous Responsive Affectionate Gentle	Stubborn Loyal Gentle Clever Goofy
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bernedoodle?	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.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bernedoodle?	High: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Bernedoodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bernedoodle social needs comparison:	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are a social breed. See more.	Bernedoodle dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bernedoodle?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Bernedoodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bernedoodle? Which can be better for hunting?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Bernedoodle 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 Bernedoodle Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or a Bernedoodle? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Average: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Bernedoodle barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or a Bernedoodle? Compare play drive and energy.	The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Bernedoodle is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or a Bernedoodle? Compare living space needs.	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 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 Bernedoodle indoors.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bernedoodle Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or a Bernedoodle? Compare adaptability levels.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Bernedoodle 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 Bernedoodle?	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.	Bernedoodle 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 Bernedoodle Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or a Bernedoodle? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Bernedoodle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or a Bernedoodle? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Bernedoodle dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or a Bernedoodle? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Bernedoodle bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bernedoodle Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or a Bernedoodle? Compare average lifespans.	12-14 years The average lifespan of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever: 13 years	12-18 years The average lifespan of Bernedoodle: 15 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or a Bernedoodle? Compare climate tolerances.	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.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and a Bernedoodle. Which breed is healthier?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.	Bernedoodles are commonly healthy dogs.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bernedoodle?	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).	Rare The Bernedoodle should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bernedoodle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bernedoodle health problems comparison:	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Eye Problems Elbow Dysplasia Skin Diseases

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bernedoodle Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or a Bernedoodle? Compare activity levels.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.	Bernedoodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bernedoodle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Bernedoodle? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Bernedoodle dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Bernedoodle?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.	Bernedoodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bernedoodle Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or a Bernedoodle? Compare obesity risks.	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: The Bernedoodle has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Which eats more: a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or a Bernedoodle? Compare daily food needs.	2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bernedoodle Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or a Bernedoodle? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors What color variations exist for Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and Bernedoodle? Compare breed colors.	Red Gold	Black Tricolor Black & White Brown & Black
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or a Bernedoodle? Compare maintenance needs.	Easy to groom: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Bernedoodle requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or a Bernedoodle? Compare drooling amounts.	The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Bernedoodle is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or a Bernedoodle? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Bernedoodle has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and a Bernedoodle? Compare fur types.	Waterproof	Curly Wavy Straight
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or a Bernedoodle? Compare bathing frequencies.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. 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 Bernedoodle? Do Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs shed more than Bernedoodle dogs?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Bernedoodle dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bernedoodle Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or a Bernedoodle? Compare kid-friendliness.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Bernedoodle dogs are very 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.	Bernedoodle dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Bernedoodle? Which dog is more friendly?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Bernedoodle dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Bernedoodle?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Bernedoodle dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Bernedoodle? Can a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and a Bernedoodle be friends? Do Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs get along with Bernedoodle dogs?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Bernedoodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bernedoodle?	Yes Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Bernedoodle 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 Bernedoodle 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.	Bernedoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bernedoodle As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or a Bernedoodle? Compare service capabilities.	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 Which is better for therapy work: a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or a Bernedoodle? Compare therapy capabilities.	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.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or a Bernedoodle? Compare scenting abilities.	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 & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or a Bernedoodle? Compare SAR abilities.	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 Which is better on boats: a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or a Bernedoodle? Compare maritime abilities.	Yes Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Bernedoodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or a Bernedoodle? Compare draft work capabilities.	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.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and Bernedoodle. Which has stronger military background?	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 Bernedoodle Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and Bernedoodle. Which has larger litters?	6-10 puppies	3-10 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and Bernedoodle breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and Bernedoodle. Which needs longer recovery?	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 Bernedoodle Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and Bernedoodle. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2003 as a Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and Bernedoodle. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and Bernedoodle. Which is more widely recognized?	No data available	American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club

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