Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Field Spaniel – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever	Field Spaniel
Origins	Canada	England
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Group	Gun Dog	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	89	145
Reviews	2	1
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Other Names	Toller, Scotty, Novie, Little River Duck Dog	Field
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2003 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1894 as a 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.
Breed Recognition	No set	American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club
Price	$1800-$2000	$800-$1000

General Appearance - Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Field Spaniel

Size	Medium	Medium
Weight	37-51 pounds (17-23 kg)	35-50 pounds (16-22.5 kg)
Avg. Weight	44 pounds (20 kg)	42.5 pounds (16-22.5 kg)
Height	17-21 inches (43-53 cm)	18 inches (46 cm)
Avg. Height	19 inches (48 cm)	18 inches (46 cm)

Hair & Care - Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Field Spaniel

Coat	Waterproof	Dense Silky Waterproof
Colors	Red Gold	Golden Liver Blue Roan Black
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Easy to groom: The Field Spaniel doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers shed moderately.	Field Spaniels shed moderately.

Characteristics - Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Field Spaniel

Temperament	Affectionate Courageous Gentle Responsive Alert Energetic Playful	Adaptable Docile Sensitive Cautious Familiar Sociable
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Smart: Field Spaniel's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are easy to train.	Field Spaniels are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a highly playful breed.	The Field Spaniel is a highly 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.
Affection Level	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Field Spaniels are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are a social breed.	Field Spaniels are a social breed.
Barking	Average: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever barks occasionally.	Low to Average: The Field Spaniel rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are average watchdogs.	Field Spaniels are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are average defenders.	Field Spaniels are not the best to protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Field Spaniel 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.	Field Spaniels 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.	Field Spaniels 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.	Field Spaniels have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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.	Field Spaniels are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Field Spaniels adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
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.	Field 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.
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.

Good With - Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Field Spaniel

Stranger Friendly	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Field Spaniels are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs.	Field Spaniels are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are average friendly towards cats.	Field Spaniels are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs.	Field Spaniels are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Field Spaniel 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.	Field Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are generally with other pets.	Field Spaniels 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 Field Spaniels are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn 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.
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.
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.
Boat Dog	Yes Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really Field Spaniel 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.

Health Factors - Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Field Spaniel

Health Issues	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.	The Field Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	No set	Autoimmune Hypothyroidism Epilepsy Eye Problems Heart Problems Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	11-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are high energy dogs.	Field Spaniels are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers need quite a lot of exercise.	Field Spaniels need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers don't need too much sleep.	Field Spaniels 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.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average to High.
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.
Stinkiness	Medium The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Field Spaniel 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 Field Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Field Spaniel

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size	6-10 puppies	4-6 puppies
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