Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bull Terrier – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Welsh Springer Spaniel	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever	Bull Terrier
Origins	Wales	Canada	England
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Group	Gun Dog	Gun Dog	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	133	89	60
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Other Names	Welsh Springer, Welsh Cocker Spaniel, Welsh Starter, Welshie	Toller, Scotty, Novie, Little River Duck Dog	English Bull Terrier, Bully, Gladiator
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1914 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2003 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Bull type Terriers section.
Breed Recognition	No set	No set	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
Price	$1200-$1400	$1800-$2000	$1200-$1500

General Appearance - Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bull Terrier

Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight	Male: 40-45 pounds (18-20 kg), Female: 35-45 pounds (16-20 kg)	37-51 pounds (17-23 kg)	Male: 55-80 pounds (25-36 kg), Female: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 42.5 pounds (19 kg), Female: 40 pounds (18 kg)	44 pounds (20 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height	Male: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (41-46 cm)	17-21 inches (43-53 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-60 cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 18 inches (45.5 cm), Female: 17 inches (43.5 cm)	19 inches (48 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bull Terrier

Coat	Silky Soft Straight	Waterproof	Dense Smooth
Colors	Red White	Red Gold	Brown White Brindle Tricolor Black
Grooming	Average: The Welsh Springer Spaniel requires average grooming effort.	Easy to groom: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Effortless: The Bull Terrier requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Welsh Springer Spaniels shed moderately.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers shed moderately.	Bull Terriers shed moderately.

Characteristics - Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bull Terrier

Temperament	Affectionate Active Playful Intelligent Loyal Friendly Stubborn	Affectionate Courageous Gentle Responsive Alert Energetic Playful	Active Protective Trainable Keen Sweet Tempered
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Welsh Springer Spaniel's has great intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Smart: Bull Terrier's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Welsh Springer Spaniels are easy to train.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are easy to train.	Bull Terriers are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a playful breed.	The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a highly playful breed.	The Bull Terrier is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Welsh Springer Spaniels don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Bull Terriers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Welsh Springer Spaniels are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Bull Terriers are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Welsh Springer Spaniels need for social interaction is average.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are a social breed.	Bull Terriers need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Average: The Welsh Springer Spaniel barks occasionally.	Average: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever barks occasionally.	Low to Average: The Bull Terrier rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Welsh Springer Spaniels are good watchdogs.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are average watchdogs.	Bull Terriers are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Welsh Springer Spaniels are not the best to protect their territory.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are average defenders.	Bull Terriers are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Welsh Springer Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Bull Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Welsh Springer Spaniels have an average 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.	Bull Terriers have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Welsh Springer Spaniels have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers have average wanderlust potential.	Bull Terriers have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive	Welsh Springer Spaniels 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.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Bull Terriers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Welsh Springer Spaniels 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.	Bull Terriers are apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Welsh Springer Spaniels adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Bull Terriers adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	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.	Bull Terriers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.

Good With - Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bull Terrier

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

Health Issues	The Welsh Springer Spaniel 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.	Very healthy dog breed.
Health Problems	Cataracts Elbow Dysplasia Entropion Epilepsy Glaucoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	No set	Deafness Heart Murmurs Hereditary Nephritis Lens Luxation Spinning
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	12-14 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Welsh Springer Spaniels are high energy dogs.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are high energy dogs.	Bull Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Welsh Springer Spaniels need quite a lot of exercise.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers need quite a lot of exercise.	Bull Terriers need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Welsh Springer Spaniels don't need too much sleep.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers don't need too much sleep.	Bull Terriers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average to High.	High: The Bull Terrier breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Welsh Springer Spaniel 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.	Prefers warm weather
Stinkiness	Medium The Welsh Springer Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Bull Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Bull Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Welsh Springer Spaniel vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bull Terrier

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	6-8 puppies	6-10 puppies	1-9 puppies, average 5
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