Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Irish Setter Comparison – Which dog is better Little River Duck Dog or Irish Red Setter?

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Name	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever	Irish Setter
Origins	Canada	Ireland
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Group	Gun Dog	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	89	72
Reviews	3	4
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Little River Duck Dog Novie Scotty Toller	Irish Red Setter Red Setter
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Irish Setter breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Irish Setter Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Irish Setter? Is the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever bigger than the Irish Setter breed? Is a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever smaller than an Irish Setter?	Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Irish Setter? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Irish Setter weight comparison:	37-51 pounds (17-23 kg)	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 55-65 pounds (25-29 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	44 pounds (20 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)
Height Which is taller, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Irish Setter? Is a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever taller than an Irish Setter?	17-21 inches (43-53 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	19 inches (48 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Irish Setter Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Irish Setter? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and Irish Setter?	$1800-$2000	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Irish Setter?	Very frequent: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Irish Setter is quite easy to get.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Irish Setter Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Irish Setter smarter? Which is best? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Irish Setter intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Smart: The Irish Setter dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Irish Setter trainability comparison. What's the difference between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Irish Setter?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.	Irish Setter dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Irish Setter?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Irish Setter dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Irish Setter? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Irish Setter dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Irish Setter Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Irish Setter? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Irish Setter behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Energetic Alert Courageous Responsive Affectionate Gentle	Playful Independent Energetic Intelligent Affectionate Lively Companionable
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Irish Setter?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling 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.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Irish Setter?	High: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Irish Setter dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Irish Setter social needs comparison:	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are a social breed. See more.	Irish Setter dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Irish Setter?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Irish Setter dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Irish Setter? Which can be better for hunting?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Irish Setter dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Irish Setter Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Irish Setter playfulness comparison:	The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Irish Setter is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Irish Setter?	Average: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever barks occasionally. See more.	Low: The Irish Setter barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Irish Setter?	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.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Irish Setter breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Irish Setter Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Irish Setter dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Irish Setter?	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.	Irish Setter dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Irish Setter Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Irish Setter?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Irish Setter bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Is a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever more dangerous than an Irish Setter?	Low 🔽 The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Irish Setter has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Irish Setter mouthiness comparison:	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Irish Setter dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Irish Setter Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Irish Setter health comparison. Which is the healthier: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Irish Setter?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.	The Irish Setter is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Irish Setter? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Irish Setter health problems comparison:	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Osteochondrosis Dissecans Panosteitis Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Canine Leukocyte
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Irish Setter?	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 Irish Setter should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Irish Setter lifespan comparison. How long do Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and Irish Setter breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and Irish Setter?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Irish Setter: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Irish Setter?	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.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Irish Setter can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Irish Setter Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Irish Setter? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Irish Setter energy level comparison:	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.	Irish Setter dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Irish Setter exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Irish Setter? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Irish Setter dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Irish Setter?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.	Irish Setter dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Irish Setter Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Irish Setter? Does the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever breed eat more than the Irish Setter breed?	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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Irish Setter weight gain potential comparison:	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.	Average: The Irish Setter has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Irish Setter Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Irish Setter coat comparison:	Waterproof	Fine
Colors What are the original Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and Irish Setter color? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Irish Setter color comparison:	Red Gold	Red Mahogany
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Irish Setter? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Irish Setter grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Advanced: The Irish Setter requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Irish Setter? Do Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs shed more than Irish Setter dogs?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Irish Setter dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Irish Setter?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. 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.
Hypoallergenic Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Irish Setter hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Irish Setter?	Medium ⏺ The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Irish Setter has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Irish Setter?	The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Irish Setter is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Irish Setter Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are generally with other pets.	Irish Setter dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Irish Setter? Which dog is more friendly?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Irish Setter dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Irish Setter?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Irish Setter dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Irish Setter?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Irish Setter dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Irish Setter? Can a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and an Irish Setter be friends? Do Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs get along with Irish Setter dogs?	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Irish Setter dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Irish Setter?	Yes Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Irish Setter 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.	No Irish Setter 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.	Irish Setters are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Irish Setter 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. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Irish Setter? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Irish Setter?	Yes Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Yes Irish Setter breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
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. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
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.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Irish Setter Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and Irish Setter have? Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Irish Setter litter size comparison:	6-10 puppies	7-10 puppies
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Irish Setter Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2003 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	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 British and Irish Pointers and Setters section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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 Canadian Canine Registry

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