Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Staffordshire Bull Terrier	Australian Cattle Dog	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Origins	England	Australia	Canada
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	82	56	89
Reviews	7	4	2
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Other Names	Staffy, Staff, SBT, Stafford, Staffy Bull	Queensland Heeler, Blue Heeler, Hall39;s Heeler, ACD, Cattle Dog, Red Heeler	Toller, Scotty, Novie, Little River Duck Dog
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1974 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1980 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2003 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Bull type Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.
Breed Recognition	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 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	No set
Price	$1500-$2000	$500-$700	$1800-$2000

General Appearance - Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight	Males 25-38 pounds (11-17 kg), Female: 23-35 pounds (10-16 kg)	30-62 pounds (13-28 kg)	37-51 pounds (17-23 kg)
Avg. Weight	Males 31.5 pounds (14 kg), Female: 29 pounds (13 kg)	46 pounds (20.5 kg)	44 pounds (20 kg)
Height	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)	Male: 17-20 inches (43-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)	17-21 inches (43-53 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	Male: 18.5 inches (47 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	19 inches (48 cm)

Hair & Care - Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Coat	Smooth	Dense	Waterproof
Colors	Brindle Red Blue Fawn White Black	Blue Speckled Red Mottled	Red Gold
Grooming	Effortless: The Staffordshire Bull Terrier requires minimal grooming.	Effortless: The Australian Cattle Dog requires minimal grooming.	Easy to groom: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Staffordshire Bull Terriers shed none to minimal.	Australian Cattle Dogs shed moderately.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers shed moderately.

Characteristics - Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Temperament	Affectionate Courageous Intelligent Bold Fearless Reliable	Aggressive Energetic Loyal Responsive Alert Intelligent Protective	Affectionate Courageous Gentle Responsive Alert Energetic Playful
Intelligent Rank	Average: Staffordshire Bull Terrier's has average obedience intelligence.	Outstanding: Australian Cattle Dog is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are quite easy to train.	Australian Cattle Dogs are easy to train.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are easy to train.
Playfulness	Staffordshire Bull Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Australian Cattle Dog is a highly playful breed.	The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Australian Cattle Dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are a social breed.	Australian Cattle Dogs need for social interaction is average.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are a social breed.
Barking	Low: The Staffordshire Bull Terrier barks none to minimal.	Low to Average: The Australian Cattle Dog rarely barks.	Average: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are average watchdogs.	Australian Cattle Dogs are one of the best watchdogs.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are average defenders.	Australian Cattle Dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Moderate The Staffordshire Bull Terrier has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low The Australian Cattle Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Staffordshire Bull Terriers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Australian Cattle Dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.	Wanderlust potential of the Australian Cattle Dog is strong enough to escape from home.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Staffordshire Bull Terriers have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Australian Cattle Dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Australian Cattle Dogs are not apartment-friendly dogs.	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.
Adaptability	Staffordshire Bull Terriers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Australian Cattle Dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Staffordshire Bull Terriers 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	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.
Fighting Dog	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately 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 - Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Stranger Friendly	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are stranger friendly dogs.	Australian Cattle Dogs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.	Australian Cattle Dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Australian Cattle Dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are not dog-friendly.	Australian Cattle Dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Staffordshire Bull Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Australian Cattle Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Australian Cattle Dogs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Staffordshire Bull Terriers usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Australian Cattle Dogs are generally with other pets.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Staffordshire Bull Terriers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Australian Cattle Dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers 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	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.	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.	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.
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.	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	Not really Staffordshire Bull Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Australian Cattle Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever breed usually likes 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 - Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Health Issues	The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Australian Cattle Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	Cataracts Distichiasis Mastocytoma Persistent Hyperplastic Primary Vitreous	Deafness Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	No set
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	12-15 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Staffordshire Bull Terriers have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Australian Cattle Dogs are high energy dogs.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Staffordshire Bull Terriers need quite a lot of exercise.	Australian Cattle Dogs need a lot of exercises.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Staffordshire Bull Terriers sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Australian Cattle Dogs don't need too much sleep.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average to High.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Australian Cattle Dog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good 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.
Stinkiness	Medium The Staffordshire Bull Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Australian Cattle Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is an average drooler.	The Australian Cattle Dog is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Australian Cattle Dog vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

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	5-7 puppies	1-7 puppies, average 5	6-10 puppies
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