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Bearded Collie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Vizsla Comparison - Dog breed selector: Argle Bargle or Little River Duck Dog or Hungarian Pointer? Find the right dog for you

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Name Bearded Collie Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Vizsla
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Group Pastoral / Herding Dogs Gun Dog Gun Dog
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Argle Bargle
Beardie
Mountain Collie
Highland Collie
Little River Duck Dog
Novie
Scotty
Toller
Hungarian Pointer
Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer
Magyar Vizsla
Rövidszőrű Magyar Vizsla
Hungarian Vizsla
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Bearded Collie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Vizsla breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Bearded Collie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Vizsla Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Bearded Collie or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Vizsla? Which is the smallest dog, Bearded Collie or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Vizsla?
Large
Medium
Medium Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Bearded Collie or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Bearded Collie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Vizsla weight comparison:
40-60 pounds (18-27 kg) 37-51 pounds (17-23 kg) Male: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
50 pounds (22.5 kg) 44 pounds (20 kg) Male: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Bearded Collie or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Vizsla? Bearded Collie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Vizsla height comparison:
20-22 inches (51-56 cm) 17-21 inches (43-53 cm) Male: 22-26 inches (56-66 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
21 inches (53.5 cm) 19 inches (48 cm) Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)

Bearded Collie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Vizsla Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Bearded Collie or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Vizsla? Which is more expensive?
$1200-$1400 $1800-$2000 $800-$1200
Availability
Which is easier to get, Bearded Collie or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Vizsla?
Frequent: The Bearded Collie is easier than average to get.
Very frequent: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Vizsla is quite easy to get.

Bearded Collie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Vizsla Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Bearded Collie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Vizsla intelligence:
Smart: The Bearded Collie dogs have great intelligence.
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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Very smart: Vizsla is an excellent dog breed.
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Trainability
Bearded Collie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Vizsla trainability comparison.
Bearded Collie dogs are easy to train.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are easy to train.
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Vizsla dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Bearded Collie or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Vizsla?
Bearded Collie dogs are good watchdogs.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are average watchdogs.
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Vizsla dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Bearded Collie or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Vizsla? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Bearded Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are average defenders.
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Vizsla dogs are average defenders.
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Bearded Collie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Vizsla Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Bearded Collie or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Vizsla? Bearded Collie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Vizsla behavior/temperament comparison:
Active
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Lively
Assertive
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Responsive
Affectionate
Gentle
Playful
Energetic
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Trainable
Companionable
Cheerful
Quiet
Easygoing
Willing
Evenly Tempered
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Sensitive: Vizsla dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Bearded Collie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Vizsla?
High: Bearded Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Vizsla dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Bearded Collie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Vizsla social needs comparison:
Bearded Collie dogs are a social breed.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are a social breed.
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Vizsla dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Bearded Collie dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Vizsla dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Bearded Collie 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.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Vizsla dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Bearded Collie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Vizsla Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Bearded Collie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Vizsla playfulness comparison:
The Bearded Collie is a highly playful breed.
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The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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The Vizsla is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Bearded Collie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Vizsla?
Average to High: The Bearded Collie is a vocal breed.
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Average: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever barks occasionally.
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Average: The Vizsla barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Bearded Collie or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Vizsla?
It is not recommended to keep the Bearded Collie breed in the home.
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 Vizsla breed in the home.

Bearded Collie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Vizsla Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Bearded Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Vizsla dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Bearded Collie or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Vizsla?
Bearded Collie 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.
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.
Vizsla 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.

Bearded Collie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Vizsla Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Bearded Collie or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Vizsla?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Bearded Collie bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Vizsla bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Bearded Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Vizsla has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Bearded Collie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Vizsla mouthiness comparison:
Bearded Collie dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Vizsla dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bearded Collie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Vizsla Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Bearded Collie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Vizsla health comparison. Which is the healthier: Bearded Collie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Vizsla?
The Bearded Collie 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.
The Vizsla is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Bearded Collie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Vizsla? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Bearded Collie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Vizsla health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Arthritis
Addison's Disease
Eye Diseases
No data available Hip Dysplasia
Cancer
Epilepsy
Sebaceous Adenitis
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Bearded Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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).
Average
The Vizsla should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Bearded Collie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Vizsla lifespan comparison. How long do Bearded Collie, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and Vizsla breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Bearded Collie: 13 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever: 13 years
10-14 years
The average lifespan of Vizsla: 12 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Bearded Collie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Vizsla?
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Bearded Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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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.
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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Bearded Collie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Vizsla Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Bearded Collie or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Vizsla? Bearded Collie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Vizsla energy level comparison:
Bearded Collie dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Vizsla dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Bearded Collie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Vizsla exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Bearded Collie or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Vizsla? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Bearded Collie dogs have an average exercise need.
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Vizsla dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Bearded Collie or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Vizsla?
Bearded Collie dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
Vizsla dogs don't need too much sleep.

Bearded Collie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Vizsla Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Bearded Collie or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Vizsla?
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 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Bearded Collie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Vizsla weight gain potential comparison:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Bearded Collie's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Low to Average: The Vizsla has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Bearded Collie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Vizsla Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Bearded Collie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Vizsla coat comparison:
Feathered Waterproof Fine
Dense
Hard
Coarse
Short
No Undercoat
Colors
What are the original Bearded Collie, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and Vizsla color?
Black
Blue
Brown
Fawn
Red
Gold
Golden
Rust
Russet Gold
Dark Sandy Gold
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Bearded Collie or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Vizsla? Bearded Collie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Vizsla grooming comparison:
Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Easy to groom: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Effortless: The Vizsla requires minimal grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Bearded Collie or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Vizsla? Bearded Collie or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or {name3 shedding:
Bearded Collie dogs shed above average.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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Vizsla dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Bearded Collie or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Vizsla?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Hypoallergenic
Bearded Collie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Vizsla hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Bearded Collie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Vizsla?

Low 🔽

The Bearded Collie has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Vizsla has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Bearded Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Vizsla is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Bearded Collie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Vizsla Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Bearded Collie dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are generally with other pets.
Vizsla dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Bearded Collie or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Vizsla? Which dog is more friendly?
Bearded Collie dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Bearded Collie or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Vizsla?
Bearded Collie dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Vizsla dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Bearded Collie or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Vizsla?
Bearded Collie dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Bearded Collie or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Vizsla?
Bearded Collie dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Bearded Collie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Vizsla?
Yes
Bearded Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Vizsla dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Bearded Collie 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
Vizsla is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Bearded Collies are usually recommended for elderly people.
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Vizslas are usually recommended for elderly people.

Bearded Collie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Vizsla As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Bearded Collie or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Vizsla? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

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 and Rescue Dog (SAR)
Which one could be a search and rescue dog?

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Bearded Collie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Vizsla?

Not really

Bearded Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Yes

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Yes

Vizsla breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Fighting Dog / Military 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.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Bearded Collie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Vizsla Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can Bearded Collie and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and Vizsla have?
4-12 puppies 6-10 puppies 6-8 puppies

Bearded Collie vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Vizsla Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1976 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2003 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1960 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section. Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
No data available 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

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