Border Collie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Compare Border Collies to Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Border Collie
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-14 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
17-21 Inches
Weight
27-45 Pounds
35-52 Pounds
Intelligence
Border Collie
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Canada
Origin Year
1860 AD
1945 AD
Border Collie
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Border Collie
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Border Collie
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
30-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Border Collie
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
High
Very High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
Medium to High
Border Collie
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None to Low
Border Collie
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Border Collie
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Border Collie
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Border Collie
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-14 Years
Border Collie
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Border Collie
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Shaggy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Border Collie
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
