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Name	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever	Border Collie	Bernese Mountain Dog
Origins	Canada	England Scotland Wales	Switzerland
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Group	Gun Dog	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Little River Duck Dog Novie Scotty Toller	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog	Berner Bernese Cattle Dog Berner Sennenhund
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Bernese Mountain Dog breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Bernese Mountain Dog Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie or Bernese Mountain Dog? Which is the smallest dog, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie or Bernese Mountain Dog?	Medium	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie or Border Collie? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Bernese Mountain Dog weight comparison:	37-51 pounds (17-23 kg)	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)	Male: 85-110 pounds (38–50 kg), Female: 80-105 pounds (36–48 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	44 pounds (20 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)	Male: 97.5 pounds (38–50 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (36–48 kg)
Height Which is taller, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie or Bernese Mountain Dog? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Bernese Mountain Dog height comparison:	17-21 inches (43-53 cm)	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)	Male: 24-28 inches (61–71 cm), Female: 23-27 inches (58–69 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	19 inches (48 cm)	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)	Male: 26 inches (61–71 cm), Female: 25 inches (58–69 cm)

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Bernese Mountain Dog Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie or Bernese Mountain Dog? Which is more expensive?	$1800-$2000	$600-$800	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie or Bernese Mountain Dog?	Very frequent: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Bernese Mountain Dog is quite easy to get.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Bernese Mountain Dog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Bernese Mountain Dog intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Very smart: Bernese Mountain Dog is an excellent dog breed. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Bernese Mountain Dog trainability comparison.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie or Bernese Mountain Dog?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie or Bernese Mountain Dog? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Bernese Mountain Dog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie or Bernese Mountain Dog? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Bernese Mountain Dog behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Energetic Alert Courageous Responsive Affectionate Gentle	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious	Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Faithful
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.	Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. 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 Border Collie vs Bernese Mountain Dog?	High: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Border Collie 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.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Bernese Mountain Dog social needs comparison:	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are a social breed. See more.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Bernese Mountain Dog 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.	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Bernese Mountain Dog 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.	Border 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.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Bernese Mountain Dog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Bernese Mountain Dog playfulness comparison:	The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Bernese Mountain Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Bernese Mountain Dog?	Average: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Bernese Mountain Dog barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie or Bernese Mountain Dog?	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 Border Collie breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Bernese Mountain Dog breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Bernese Mountain Dog Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Border Collie 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.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie or Bernese Mountain Dog?	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.	Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	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 Border Collie vs Bernese Mountain Dog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie or Bernese Mountain Dog?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Bernese Mountain Dog bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Bernese Mountain Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Bernese Mountain Dog mouthiness comparison:	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Bernese Mountain Dog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Bernese Mountain Dog health comparison. Which is the healthier: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Bernese Mountain Dog?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.	The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Very healthy dog breed.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Bernese Mountain Dog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Bernese Mountain Dog health problems comparison:	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Elbow Dysplasia Panosteitis Portosystemic Liver Shunt
Veterinarian Visits 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 Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least 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).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Bernese Mountain Dog lifespan comparison. How long do Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Border Collie and Bernese Mountain Dog breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years	7-11 years The average lifespan of Bernese Mountain Dog: 9 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Bernese Mountain Dog?	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 Border Collie 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.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Bernese Mountain Dog Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie or Bernese Mountain Dog? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Bernese Mountain Dog energy level comparison:	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.	Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.	Bernese Mountain Dog 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 Border Collie vs Bernese Mountain Dog exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie or Bernese Mountain Dog? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie or Bernese Mountain Dog?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.	Border Collie 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.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Bernese Mountain Dog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie or Bernese Mountain Dog?	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.	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Bernese Mountain Dog weight gain potential comparison:	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 Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. 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.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Bernese Mountain Dog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Bernese Mountain Dog coat comparison:	Waterproof	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long	Dense
Colors What are the original Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Border Collie and Bernese Mountain Dog color?	Red Gold	Black Tan Red Sable Brindle Lilac Gold Seal White & Red Slate Sable Merle Black & White Tricolor Blue merle Blue merle-tricolor Slate merle Red merle Saddleback Sable White & Blue White & Blue Merle White & Red Merle White Ticked White & Gold White & Sable White & Seal	Black White
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie or Bernese Mountain Dog? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Bernese Mountain Dog grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Bernese Mountain Dog requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie or Bernese Mountain Dog? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie or {name3 shedding:	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs shed above average. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie or Bernese Mountain Dog?	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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Bernese Mountain Dog hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Bernese Mountain Dog?	Medium ⏺ The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Bernese Mountain Dog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Border Collie 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.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Bernese Mountain Dog Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are generally with other pets.	Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie or Bernese Mountain Dog? Which dog is more friendly?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie or Bernese Mountain Dog?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie or Bernese Mountain Dog?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Bernese Mountain Dog 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 Border Collie or Bernese Mountain Dog?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Bernese Mountain Dog 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 Border Collie vs Bernese Mountain Dog?	Yes Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Border Collie 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.
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 Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Bernese Mountain Dog 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.	Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Bernese Mountain Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Bernese Mountain Dog As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie or Bernese Mountain Dog? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	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 and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Bernese Mountain Dog?	Yes Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Bernese Mountain Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	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.
Fighting Dog / Military 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.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Bernese Mountain Dog Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	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.
Litter Size How many puppies can Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and Border Collie and Bernese Mountain Dog have?	6-10 puppies	4-8 puppies	1-14 puppies, average 8
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Bernese Mountain Dog Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2003 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1937 as a Working breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	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.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry 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 The American Int. Border Collie Registry The American Border Collie Association	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

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