Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel vs Finnish Spitz – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever	English Springer Spaniel	Finnish Spitz
Origins	Canada	England	Finland
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Group	Gun Dog	Gun Dog	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	89	27	177
Reviews	2	2	0
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Other Names	Toller, Scotty, Novie, Little River Duck Dog	Springer Spaniel	Barking Bird Dog, Finnish Hunting Dog, Finnish Spets, Finsk Spets, Loulou Finois, Suomalainen Pystykorva, Suomenpystykorva
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 1910 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Hunting Dogs section.
Breed Recognition	No set	American Canine Registry 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	American Kennel Club Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club
Price	$1800-$2000	$700-$800	$500-$700

General Appearance - Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel vs Finnish Spitz

Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight	37-51 pounds (17-23 kg)	Male: 45-55 pounds (20-25 kg), Female: 40-50 pounds (18-23 kg)	31-35 pounds (14-16 kg)
Avg. Weight	44 pounds (20 kg)	Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 45 pounds (20.5 kg)	33 pounds (15 kg)
Height	17-21 inches (43-53 cm)	Male: 19-21 inches (48-56 cm), Female:18-20 inches (46-51 cm)	15-20 inches (38-51 cm)
Avg. Height	19 inches (48 cm)	Male: 20 inches (52 cm), Female:19 inches (48.5 cm)	17.5 inches (44.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel vs Finnish Spitz

Coat	Waterproof	Feathered	Dense Thick Double
Colors	Red Gold	White Liver Tan Black	Red Gold
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Advanced: The English Springer Spaniel requires a lot of grooming.	Average: The Finnish Spitz requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers shed moderately.	English Springer Spaniels shed moderately.	Finnish Spitzs shed moderately.

Characteristics - Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel vs Finnish Spitz

Temperament	Affectionate Courageous Gentle Responsive Alert Energetic Playful	Affectionate Cheerful Intelligent Social Alert Energetic Playful	Happy Intelligent Playful Independent Loyal Vocal
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Very smart: English Springer Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.	Average: Finnish Spitz's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are easy to train.	English Springer Spaniels are easy to train.	Finnish Spitzs are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a highly playful breed.	The English Springer Spaniel is a highly playful breed.	The Finnish Spitz is a playful breed.
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.	Finnish Spitzs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	English Springer Spaniels are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Finnish Spitzs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are a social breed.	English Springer Spaniels are a social breed.	Finnish Spitzs are a social breed.
Barking	Average: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever barks occasionally.	Average: The English Springer Spaniel barks occasionally.	High: The Finnish Spitz is a very vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are average watchdogs.	English Springer Spaniels are average watchdogs.	Finnish Spitzs are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are average defenders.	English Springer Spaniels are average defenders.	Finnish Spitzs are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The English Springer Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Finnish Spitz 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.	English Springer Spaniels have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Finnish Spitzs 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.	Wanderlust potential of the English Springer Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.	Wanderlust potential of the Finnish Spitz is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	English Springer Spaniels have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Finnish Spitzs 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.	English Springer Spaniels are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Finnish Spitzs are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	English Springer Spaniels adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Finnish Spitzs 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.	English Springer Spaniels 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.	Finnish Spitzs 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.
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 English Springer Spaniel vs Finnish Spitz

Stranger Friendly	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	English Springer Spaniels are very stranger friendly dogs.	Finnish Spitzs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs.	English Springer Spaniels are kid-friendly dogs.	Finnish Spitzs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are average friendly towards cats.	English Springer Spaniels are average friendly towards cats.	Finnish Spitzs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs.	English Springer Spaniels are very dog-friendly dogs.	Finnish Spitzs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No English Springer Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Finnish Spitz is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	English Springer Spaniels are usually recommended for elderly people.	Finnish Spitzs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are generally with other pets.	English Springer Spaniels are generally with other pets.	Finnish Spitzs are usually friendly towards 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 English Springer Spaniels are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Finnish Spitzs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used 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.	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.
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.	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.
Boat Dog	Yes Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really English Springer Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Finnish Spitz 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.	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.

Health Factors - Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel vs Finnish Spitz

Health Issues	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.	English Springer Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.	Finnish Spitzs are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	No set	Allergies Ear Infections Ectropion Hip Dysplasia Phosphofructokinase deficiency (Tarui disease, PFK) Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Retinal Dysplasia	Epilepsy Eye Problems Joint Problems
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	10-14 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are high energy dogs.	English Springer Spaniels are high energy dogs.	Finnish Spitzs are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers need quite a lot of exercise.	English Springer Spaniels need a lot of exercises.	Finnish Spitzs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers don't need too much sleep.	English Springer Spaniels don't need too much sleep.	Finnish Spitzs don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 2.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average.	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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers cold weather The Finnish Spitz 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 English Springer Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Finnish Spitz 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 English Springer Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Finnish Spitz is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs English Springer Spaniel vs Finnish Spitz

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	4-10 puppies	3-6 puppies
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