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Name	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever	Golden Retriever	Australian Kelpie
Origins	Canada	Scotland	Australia
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie breeds.	Little River Duck Dog Novie Scotty Toller	Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever	Australischer Kelpie Barb Kelpie Australian Sheepdog
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Kelpie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which breed is the largest?	Medium	Large	Medium
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie? Compare adult weight ranges.	37-51 pounds (17-23 kg)	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	25-45 pounds (11-20 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	44 pounds (20 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	35 pounds (15.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Golden Retriever or Australian Kelpie? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Kelpie height comparison:	17-21 inches (43-53 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	17-20 inches (43-51 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	19 inches (48 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	18.5 inches (47 cm)

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Kelpie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Find price differences between these breeds.	$1800-$2000	$1000-$2000	$500-$700
Availability Which is easier to get, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Golden Retriever or Australian Kelpie?	Very frequent: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Kelpie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which breed ranks highest?	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which is easiest to train?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.	Australian Kelpie dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which breed is most alert?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Australian Kelpie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which breed is most protective?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Australian Kelpie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Kelpie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie? Compare temperaments.	Playful Energetic Alert Courageous Responsive Affectionate Gentle	Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy	Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Loyal Robust Eager
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.	Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Kelpie?	High: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Australian Kelpie dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Kelpie social needs comparison:	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are a social breed. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Australian Kelpie 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.	Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Australian Kelpie is strong enough to escape from home. 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.	Golden Retriever 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.	Australian Kelpie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Kelpie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which breed is most vocal?	Average: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Australian Kelpie rarely barks. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which breed is most playful?	The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Australian Kelpie is a playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which adapts best to small spaces?	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 Golden Retriever breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Australian Kelpie breed in the home.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Kelpie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which breed is most flexible?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Golden Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Australian Kelpie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Golden Retriever or Australian Kelpie?	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.	Golden Retriever 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 Golden Retriever vs Australian Kelpie Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Australian Kelpie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which uses mouth most during play?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Australian Kelpie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Australian Kelpie bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Kelpie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which breed lives longest?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Australian Kelpie: 12 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which handles climate changes best?	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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which has fewer health issues?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.	Australian Kelpies tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Vet Care Frequency 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).	Rare The Golden Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Australian Kelpie should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Kelpie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Kelpie health problems comparison:	No data available	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Hemangiosarcoma Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Osteoarthritis Cerebellar Abiotrophy Collie Eye Anomaly

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Kelpie Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which breed is most active?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.	Australian Kelpie dogs are high-energy dogs.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Kelpie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Golden Retriever or Australian Kelpie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.	Australian Kelpie dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Golden Retriever or Australian Kelpie?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.	Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.	Australian Kelpie dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Kelpie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which is most prone to obesity?	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.	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Low to Average: The Australian Kelpie has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which needs most food?	2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Kelpie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. What colors are available?	Red Gold	Golden Light	Black Tan Red Blue Brown Fawn Chocolate
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which requires most maintenance?	Easy to groom: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Australian Kelpie requires minimal grooming. See more.
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Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which drools least?	The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Golden Retriever 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.	The Australian Kelpie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Australian Kelpie has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Waterproof	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight	Double
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which requires most frequent baths?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Golden Retriever or Australian Kelpie? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Golden Retriever or {name3 shedding:	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Australian Kelpie dogs shed moderately. See more.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Kelpie Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which is best with kids?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Australian Kelpie dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are generally with other pets.	Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Australian Kelpie dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Golden Retriever or Australian Kelpie? Which dog is more friendly?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Australian Kelpie dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Golden Retriever or Australian Kelpie?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Australian Kelpie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Golden Retriever or Australian Kelpie?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Australian Kelpie 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 Golden Retriever vs Australian Kelpie?	Yes Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Golden Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Australian Kelpie 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.	Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Australian Kelpie 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.	Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Australian Kelpies are usually recommended for elderly people.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Kelpie As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which is best suited for service work?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which excels in therapy work?	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.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which has best nose work ability?	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 & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which is best for SAR work?	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.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which is best suited for water work?	Yes Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Australian Kelpie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which is best for draft work?	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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which has most military use?	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 Golden Retriever vs Australian Kelpie Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which has most puppies?	6-10 puppies	5-10 puppies	4-7 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. What's recommended?	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.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Golden Retriever vs Australian Kelpie Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2003 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. How are they classified internationally?	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 Retrievers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Australian Kelpie. Which has most recognition?	No data available	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	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service

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