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Name	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever	Border Collie	Border Terrier
Origins	Canada	England Scotland Wales	England Scotland
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Toller, Scotty, Novie, Little River Duck Dog	Scotch Sheep Dog, Sheepdog	Russian Bear Schnauzer, Munich Schnauzer, Munchener, Riesenschnauzer
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Border Terrier breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
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.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
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 Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers 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 Border Terrier Club Of America, Inc. Club Espanol De Terriers
Price Which is cheaper, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie or Border Terrier? Which is more expensive?	$1800-$2000	$600-$800	$1200-$1400
Availability	Very frequent	Very frequent	Very frequent

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Border Terrier General Appearance & Basic Info Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie or Border Terrier? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Border Terrier size comparison:	Medium	Large	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie or Border Collie? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Border Terrier weight comparison:	37-51 pounds (17-23 kg)	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)	Males 13-16 pounds (6-7 kg), Female: 11-14 pounds (5-6 kg)
Avg. 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)	Males 14.5 pounds (6.5 kg), Female: 12.5 pounds (5.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie or Border Terrier? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Border Terrier height comparison:	17-21 inches (43-53 cm)	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)	Male: 13-16 inches (33-41 cm), Female: 11-14 inches (28-36 cm)
Avg. 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: 14.5 inches (37 cm), Female: 12.5 inches (32 cm)

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Border Terrier Hair & Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Border Terrier coat comparison:	Waterproof	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long	Rough
Colors What are the original Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Border Collie and Border Terrier color?	Red Gold	Black & White Tricolor Tan Blue merle Blue merle-tricolor Slate merle Red merle Black Brindle Gold Lilac Red Sable Sable Merle Saddleback Sable White & Blue White & Blue Merle White & Red White & Red Merle White Ticked Seal Slate White & Gold White & Sable White & Seal	Blue Tan Red Grizzle Wheaten
Grooming Which is easy to maintain, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie or Border Terrier? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Border Terrier grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort.	Average: The Border Terrier requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie or Border Terrier? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie or {name3 shedding:	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers shed moderately.	Border Collies shed moderately.	Border Terriers shed none to minimal.
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie or Border Terrier?	3-4 weeks More often than average.	6-8 weeks Rarely.	4-6 weeks Average.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Border Terrier Characteristics Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie or Border Terrier? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Border Terrier behavior/temperament comparison:	Affectionate Courageous Gentle Responsive Alert Energetic Playful	Intelligent Alert Tenacious Protective Energetic Responsive Loyal	Affectionate Outright Tempered Intelligent Alert Fearless Obedient
Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Border Terrier intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Smart: Border Terrier's has great intelligence.
Trainability Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Border Terrier trainability comparison.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are easy to train.	Border Collies are easy to train.	Border Terriers are easy to train.
Playfulness Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Border Terrier playfulness comparison:	The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a highly playful breed.	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed.	Border Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Border Collies don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Border Terriers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Border Terrier?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Border Collies are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Border Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Border Terrier social needs comparison:	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are a social breed.	Border Collies need a lot of social interaction.	Border Terriers need for social interaction is average.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Border Terrier?	Average: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever barks occasionally.	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks.	Average to high: The Border Terrier is a vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie or Border Terrier?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are average watchdogs.	Border Collies are one of the best watchdogs.	Border Terriers are good watchdogs.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are average defenders.	Border Collies are extremely protective guard dogs.	Border Terriers are extremely protective guard dogs.
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 Border Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie or Border Terrier?	Between 200 and 400 PSI Ordinary: Average dogs have bite force between 200 and 400 PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI Ordinary: Average dogs have bite force between 200 and 400 PSI.	Between 100 and 200 PSI The weakest: Dogs that have the weakest bite force below 200 PSI.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Border Terrier mouthiness comparison:	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Border Collies have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Border Terriers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers have average wanderlust potential.	Border Collies have average wanderlust potential.	Wanderlust potential of the Border Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Border Collies 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.	Border Terriers have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie or Border Terrier?	Nem a legjobb választás Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, ha lakásban szeretnéd tartani, ugyanakkor alapos lemozgatással, napi többszöri sétával tolerálják a benti körülményeket is, így megoldható Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever tartása lakásban.	Nem ajánlott lakásban tartani Border Collie kutyafajtát.	Kimondottan lakásbarát kutya Border Terrier fajta.
Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Border Collies adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Border Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie or Border Terrier?	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.	Border Collies 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.
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.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Border Terrier Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie or Border Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Border Collies are average friendly towards strangers.	Border Terriers are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie or Border Terrier?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs.	Border Collies are very kid-friendly dogs.	Border Terriers are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie or Border Terrier?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are average friendly towards cats.	Border Collies are average friendly towards cats.	Border Terriers are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie or Border Terrier?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs.	Border Collies are average friendly towards other dogs.	Border Terriers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Border Terrier?	Yes Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Border Collies are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Border Terriers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Service Dog Which one could be a 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 Which one could be a therapy dog: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie or Border Terrier? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/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.	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.
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 Border Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	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.	Yes 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.
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.	Border Terriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Boat Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Border Terrier?	Yes Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Border Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are generally with other pets.	Border Collies are generally with other pets.	Border Terriers usually don’t get on well with other pets.
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.	Not really 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.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Border Terrier Health Factors Comparison

Health Issues Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Border Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Border Terrier?	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.	The Border Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Border Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Border Terrier health problems comparison:	No data available	Allergies Collie Eye Anomaly Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Cryptorchidism Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Malocclusions Patellar Luxation Pulmonic Stenosis Seizures
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.	Average The Border Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Border Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Border Collie and Border Terrier breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years	12-15 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Border Terrier hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No	No	Yes
Energy Level Who has more energy a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie or Border Terrier? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Border Terrier energy level comparison:	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are high energy dogs.	Border Collies are high energy dogs.	Border Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Border Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie or Border Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers need quite a lot of exercise.	Border Collies need a lot of exercises.	Border Terriers have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie or Border Terrier?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers don't need too much sleep.	Border Collies don't need too much sleep.	Border Terriers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Border Collie or Border Terrier?	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.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Border Terrier weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High.	Average.	High: The Border Terrier breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Border Terrier?	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 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.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Border Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells least? Which dog smells most? Which is best, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Border Terrier?	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 Border Terrier 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 for very low drooling tendency.	The Border Collie is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Border Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Border Collie vs Border Terrier Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
Litter Frequency	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 How many puppies can Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and Border Collie and Border Terrier have?	6-10 puppies	4-8 puppies	2-8 puppies
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