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Name	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever	Bernese Mountain Dog	Seppala Siberian Sleddog
Origins	Canada	Switzerland	Canada
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Group	Gun Dog	Working Dogs	Sled Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bernese Mountain Dog, and Seppala Siberian Sleddog breeds.	Little River Duck Dog Novie Scotty Toller	Berner Bernese Cattle Dog Berner Sennenhund	Siberian Sleddog Sepp Siberian Sleddog
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bernese Mountain Dog, and Seppala Siberian Sleddog? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bernese Mountain Dog, and Seppala Siberian Sleddog. Which breed is the largest?	Medium	Large	Medium
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bernese Mountain Dog, and Seppala Siberian Sleddog? Compare adult weight ranges.	37-51 pounds (17-23 kg)	Male: 85-110 pounds (38–50 kg), Female: 80-105 pounds (36–48 kg)	40-50 pounds (18-23 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	44 pounds (20 kg)	Male: 97.5 pounds (38–50 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (36–48 kg)	45 pounds (20.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Bernese Mountain Dog or Seppala Siberian Sleddog? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog height comparison:	17-21 inches (43-53 cm)	Male: 24-28 inches (61–71 cm), Female: 23-27 inches (58–69 cm)	22-23 inches (56-58 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	19 inches (48 cm)	Male: 26 inches (61–71 cm), Female: 25 inches (58–69 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58,5 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bernese Mountain Dog, and Seppala Siberian Sleddog. Find price differences between these breeds.	$1800-$2000	$800-$1000	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Bernese Mountain Dog or Seppala Siberian Sleddog?	Very frequent: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Bernese Mountain Dog is quite easy to get.	Average: The Seppala Siberian Sleddog is a commonly available dog breed.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bernese Mountain Dog, and Seppala Siberian Sleddog. Which breed ranks highest?	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Very smart: Bernese Mountain Dog is an excellent dog breed. 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, Bernese Mountain Dog, and Seppala Siberian Sleddog. Which is easiest to train?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are easy to train. See more.	Seppala Siberian Sleddog dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bernese Mountain Dog, and Seppala Siberian Sleddog. Which breed is most alert?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Seppala Siberian Sleddog dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bernese Mountain Dog, and Seppala Siberian Sleddog. Which breed is most protective?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Seppala Siberian Sleddog dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bernese Mountain Dog, and Seppala Siberian Sleddog? Compare temperaments.	Playful Energetic Alert Courageous Responsive Affectionate Gentle	Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Faithful	Active Affectionate Inquisitive Trainable Cooperative Primitive
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.	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 Bernese Mountain Dog vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog?	High: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Seppala Siberian Sleddog 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 Bernese Mountain Dog vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog social needs comparison:	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are a social breed. See more.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Seppala Siberian Sleddog dogs need for social interaction is average. 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.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Seppala Siberian Sleddog 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.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Seppala Siberian Sleddog 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 Bernese Mountain Dog vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bernese Mountain Dog, and Seppala Siberian Sleddog. Which breed is most vocal?	Average: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Bernese Mountain Dog barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Seppala Siberian Sleddog 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, Bernese Mountain Dog, and Seppala Siberian Sleddog. Which breed is most playful?	The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Bernese Mountain Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Seppala Siberian Sleddogs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bernese Mountain Dog, and Seppala Siberian Sleddog. 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 Bernese Mountain Dog breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Seppala Siberian Sleddog breed.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bernese Mountain Dog, and Seppala Siberian Sleddog. Which breed is most flexible?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Bernese Mountain Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Seppala Siberian Sleddog 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 Bernese Mountain Dog or Seppala Siberian Sleddog?	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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bernese Mountain Dog, and Seppala Siberian Sleddog. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Bernese Mountain Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Seppala Siberian Sleddog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bernese Mountain Dog, and Seppala Siberian Sleddog. 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.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Seppala Siberian Sleddog 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, Bernese Mountain Dog, and Seppala Siberian Sleddog. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Bernese Mountain Dog bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Seppala Siberian Sleddog bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bernese Mountain Dog, and Seppala Siberian Sleddog. Which breed lives longest?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever: 13 years	7-11 years The average lifespan of Bernese Mountain Dog: 9 years	12-16 years The average lifespan of Seppala Siberian Sleddog: 14 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bernese Mountain Dog, and Seppala Siberian Sleddog. 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 cold weather The Bernese Mountain Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Seppala Siberian Sleddog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bernese Mountain Dog, and Seppala Siberian Sleddog. Which has fewer health issues?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.	Very healthy dog breed.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs 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).	Rare The Bernese Mountain Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Seppala Siberian Sleddog 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 Bernese Mountain Dog vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog health problems comparison:	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Elbow Dysplasia Panosteitis Portosystemic Liver Shunt	Allergies Cancer Cataracts Corneal Dystrophy Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bernese Mountain Dog, and Seppala Siberian Sleddog. Which breed is most active?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Seppala Siberian Sleddog 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 Bernese Mountain Dog vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Bernese Mountain Dog or Seppala Siberian Sleddog? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have an average exercise need.	Seppala Siberian Sleddog dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Bernese Mountain Dog or Seppala Siberian Sleddog?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Seppala Siberian Sleddog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bernese Mountain Dog, and Seppala Siberian Sleddog. 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 Bernese Mountain Dog's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Seppala Siberian Sleddog has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bernese Mountain Dog, and Seppala Siberian Sleddog. Which needs most food?	2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bernese Mountain Dog, and Seppala Siberian Sleddog. 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, Bernese Mountain Dog, and Seppala Siberian Sleddog. What colors are available?	Red Gold	Black White	Black Gray White Sable Piebald
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bernese Mountain Dog, and Seppala Siberian Sleddog. Which requires most maintenance?	Easy to groom: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Bernese Mountain Dog requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Seppala Siberian Sleddog doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bernese Mountain Dog, and Seppala Siberian Sleddog. Which drools least?	The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Bernese Mountain Dog drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.	The Seppala Siberian Sleddog is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bernese Mountain Dog, and Seppala Siberian Sleddog. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Bernese Mountain Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Seppala Siberian Sleddog has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bernese Mountain Dog, and Seppala Siberian Sleddog. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Waterproof	Dense	Dense
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bernese Mountain Dog, and Seppala Siberian Sleddog. 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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Bernese Mountain Dog or Seppala Siberian Sleddog? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Bernese Mountain Dog or {name3 shedding:	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs shed above average. See more.	Seppala Siberian Sleddog dogs shed moderately. See more.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bernese Mountain Dog, and Seppala Siberian Sleddog. Which is best with kids?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Seppala Siberian Sleddog dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are generally with other pets.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are generally with other pets.	Seppala Siberian Sleddog dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Bernese Mountain Dog or Seppala Siberian Sleddog? Which dog is more friendly?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Seppala Siberian Sleddog 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 Bernese Mountain Dog or Seppala Siberian Sleddog?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Seppala Siberian Sleddog 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 Bernese Mountain Dog or Seppala Siberian Sleddog?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Seppala Siberian Sleddog 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 Bernese Mountain Dog vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog?	Yes Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Seppala Siberian Sleddog 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 Bernese Mountain Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Seppala Siberian Sleddog 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.	Bernese Mountain Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are commonly okay with elderly people.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bernese Mountain Dog, and Seppala Siberian Sleddog. Which is best suited for service work?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good 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, Bernese Mountain Dog, and Seppala Siberian Sleddog. 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, Bernese Mountain Dog, and Seppala Siberian Sleddog. 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, Bernese Mountain Dog, and Seppala Siberian Sleddog. 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, Bernese Mountain Dog, and Seppala Siberian Sleddog. Which is best suited for water work?	Yes Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Bernese Mountain Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Seppala Siberian Sleddog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bernese Mountain Dog, and Seppala Siberian Sleddog. 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.	Yes 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 service history of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bernese Mountain Dog, and Seppala Siberian Sleddog. 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 Bernese Mountain Dog vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bernese Mountain Dog, and Seppala Siberian Sleddog. Which has most puppies?	6-10 puppies	1-14 puppies, average 8	4-6 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bernese Mountain Dog, and Seppala Siberian Sleddog. 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, Bernese Mountain Dog, and Seppala Siberian Sleddog. 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 Bernese Mountain Dog vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bernese Mountain Dog, and Seppala Siberian Sleddog. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2003 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1937 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bernese Mountain Dog, and Seppala Siberian Sleddog. 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 Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Swiss Mountain- and Cattledogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Bernese Mountain Dog, and Seppala Siberian Sleddog. Which has most recognition?	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 Canadian Canine Registry	No data available

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