Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

"Find similarities and differences between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog" Compare Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and Bernese Mountain Dog. Which is better: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Bernese Mountain Dog or Seppala Siberian Sleddog?

General Appearance Hair & Care Characteristics Good With Health Factors Reproducibility Show differences only

Name	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever	Bernese Mountain Dog	Seppala Siberian Sleddog
Origins	Canada	Switzerland	Canada
All Dog Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Gun Dog	Working Dogs	Sled Dogs
Popularity Rank	89	25	354
Reviews	2	3	1
Rate

Other Names	Toller, Scotty, Novie, Little River Duck Dog	Berner Sennenhund, Bernese Cattle Dog, Berner	Sepp Siberian Sleddog, Siberian Sleddog
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 1937 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	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.
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 Canadian Canine Registry	No set
Price	$1800-$2000	$800-$1000	$600-$800

General Appearance - Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog

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

Hair & Care - Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog

Coat	Waterproof	Dense	Dense
Colors	Red Gold	White Black	Sable Piebald Gray White Black
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Average: The Bernese Mountain Dog requires average grooming effort.	Easy to groom: The Seppala Siberian Sleddog doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers shed moderately.	Bernese Mountain Dogs shed above average.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs shed moderately.

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

Temperament	Affectionate Courageous Gentle Responsive Alert Energetic Playful	Affectionate Intelligent Faithful Loyal	Active Primitive Cooperative Trainable Affectionate Inquisitive
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Very smart: Bernese Mountain Dog is an excellent dog breed.	Average: Seppala Siberian Sleddog's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are easy to train.	Bernese Mountain Dogs are easy to train.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a highly playful breed.	Bernese Mountain Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs, 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.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Bernese Mountain Dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are a social breed.	Bernese Mountain Dogs need for social interaction is average.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Average: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever barks occasionally.	Average: The Bernese Mountain Dog barks occasionally.	Low to Average: The Seppala Siberian Sleddog rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are average watchdogs.	Bernese Mountain Dogs are one of the best watchdogs.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are average defenders.	Bernese Mountain Dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	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.
Mouthiness	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Bernese Mountain Dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers have average wanderlust potential.	Bernese Mountain Dogs have average wanderlust potential.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs 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.	Bernese Mountain Dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs 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.
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.	Bernese Mountain Dogs are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Bernese Mountain Dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
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.	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.
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 Bernese Mountain Dog vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog

Stranger Friendly	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Bernese Mountain Dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs.	Bernese Mountain Dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are average friendly towards cats.	Bernese Mountain Dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs.	Bernese Mountain Dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	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	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.
Pet Friendly	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are generally with other pets.	Bernese Mountain Dogs are generally with other pets.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are generally 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 Bernese Mountain Dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn 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.	Not really This breed generally not used as a 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.	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.	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.	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.	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.	Not really Bernese Mountain Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Seppala Siberian Sleddog 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.	Yes 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 Bernese Mountain Dog vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog

Health Issues	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.	Very healthy dog breed.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	No set	Bloat Cancer Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia Panosteitis Portosystemic Liver Shunt Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease	Allergies Cancer Cataracts Corneal Dystrophy Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	7-10 years	12-16 years
Calculate dog years to human years by breed here
Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are high energy dogs.	Bernese Mountain Dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers need quite a lot of exercise.	Bernese Mountain Dogs have an average exercise need.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers don't need too much sleep.	Bernese Mountain Dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	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.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average to High.	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 cold weather The Bernese Mountain Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers cold weather The Seppala Siberian Sleddog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	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.
Drooling tendency	The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	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.	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.

Reproducibility - Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bernese Mountain Dog vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog

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	1-14 puppies, average 8	4-6 puppies
Dog Name Generator – Find A Perfect Name For Your Puppy

Popular Dog Compares

Despite the best intentions, there may be errors. If you find one, please let us know and we will fix it as soon as possible. Contact us here.