Breed Comparison: Finnish Spitz Versus Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

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Finnish Spitz Versus Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Finnish Spitz and the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever? Well, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Finnish Spitz and the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Finnish Spitz and the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Finnish Spitz and the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Finnish Spitz and for the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Finnish Spitz and the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Finnish Spitz or the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Finnish Spitz versus Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever: Overview

Both the Finnish Spitz and the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever are similar in size. The Finnish Spitz and the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever are both medium-sized dogs.

Furthermore, both the Finnish Spitz and the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever are Sporting Dogs. This means both the Finnish Spitz and the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.

Finnish Spitz versus Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Finnish Spitz to the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Factor Finnish Spitz Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 2/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Life Span 12 to 15 years 10 to 14 years
Height 15 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder 1 foot, 5 inches to 1 foot, 9 inches tall at the s
Easy To Groom 2/5 5/5
Weight 20 to 35 pounds 35 to 50 pounds
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 3/5 5/5
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 3/5
Easygoing 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 2/5
Easy To Train 3/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 2/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 1/5
Does NOT Shed 2/5 3/5
General Health 4/5 4/5
Intelligence 4/5 5/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 3/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 3/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 5/5 4/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 5/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 1/5 2/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 1/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 5/5
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 12.0 years
Average Price $900 No Data
Price Range $600 – $1100 No Data
Temperament Score 72.7 percent 78.9 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) DNA Test
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    Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 179 91

    *Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org, ATTS.org (the American Temperament Test Society)

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Finnish Spitz in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for a Finnish Spitz is 77 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is 85 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a better pet than the Finnish Spitz. So, you should get the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Finnish Spitz and the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Finnish Spitz and the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

    Below is a list of where the Finnish Spitz and the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever are most different:

  • Finnish Spitzs require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom. However, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are very easy to groom.

    • The Similarities Between the Finnish Spitz and the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

    The Finnish Spitz and the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Finnish Spitz and the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever are most similar:

  • Both the Finnish Spitz and the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Finnish Spitz and the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Finnish Spitz and the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Finnish Spitz and the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Both the Finnish Spitz and the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Finnish Spitz and the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Both the Finnish Spitz and the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
  • Both the Finnish Spitz and the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever can tolerate cold weather.
  • Both the Finnish Spitz and the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Finnish Spitz and the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Finnish Spitz and the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Finnish Spitz and the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Finnish Spitz and the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Finnish Spitz and the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Finnish Spitz and the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever are very playful.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Finnish Spitz versus Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Finnish Spitz and the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever.

    Finnish Spitzs weigh 20 to 35 pounds when fully grown. Finnish Spitzs are 15 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers weigh 35 to 50 pounds when fully grown. Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are 1 foot, 5 inches to 1 foot, 9 inches tall at the s when fully grown.

    Temperament of the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Versus the Finnish Spitz

    The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has a better temperament than the Finnish Spitz.

    This is because the temperament score for the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is 78.9 percent while the temperament score for the Finnish Spitz is 72.7 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and they are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 72.7 percent, the Finnish Spitz has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 78.9 percent, the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Finnish Spitz and the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever by measuring the temperaments of 11 Finnish Spitzs and 38 Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers.

    The Popularity of Finnish Spitz versus Popularity of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

    Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).

    The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Finnish Spitz and the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is more popular with dog owners than the Finnish Spitz. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is 91 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Finnish Spitz is 179 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Finnish Spitz

    Popularity of Finnish Spitz

    Popularity of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

    Popularity of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

    Year Finnish Spitz Popularity Rank Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Popularity Rank
    2013 170 97
    2014 174 99
    2015 178 99
    2016 179 87
    2017 177 89
    2018 184 83
    2019 183 86
    2020 187 90

    Tolerates Being Alone: Finnish Spitz versus Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

    Finnish Spitzs do not like to be left alone.

    Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers do not like to be left alone.

    Which one drools more, the Finnish Spitz or the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

    Finnish Spitzs do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Finnish Spitz or the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?

    Finnish Spitzs require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are very easy to groom.

    Is the Finnish Spitz Better for Apartment Owners than the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?

    Finnish Spitzs adapt moderately well to apartment living.

    Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Finnish Spitz or the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?

    Finnish Spitzs are OK for new dog owners.

    Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are OK for new dog owners.

    Can Finnish Spitzs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Finnish Spitzs can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers can tolerate hot weather.

    Is the Finnish Spitz Easier to Train than the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?

    Finnish Spitzs are fairly easy to train.

    Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are very easy to train.

    Does the Finnish Spitz Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?

    Finnish Spitzs have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Do Finnish Spitzs shed more than Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers?

    Finnish Spitzs shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers shed moderately.

    Wanderlust Potential: Finnish Spitz vs. Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

    Finnish Spitzs have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Finnish Spitzs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Finnish Spitzs can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Are Finnish Spitzs good family dogs? What about Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers?

    Finnish Spitzs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Finnish Spitzs and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers?

    Finnish Spitzs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Finnish Spitz or the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?

    Finnish Spitzs get along very well with other dogs.

    Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers get along very well with other dogs.

    Do Finnish Spitzs Bark and Howl? What about Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers?

    Finnish Spitzs are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Finnish Spitz

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Finnish Spitz that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Finnish Spitz:

  • Bearded Collie (78 percent match with Finnish Spitz). Here is our comparison of the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Bearded Collie.
  • West Highland White Terrier (79 percent match with Finnish Spitz). Here is our comparison of the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs West Highland White Terrier.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever:

  • Cairn Terrier (81 percent match with Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Finnish Spitz vs Cairn Terrier.
  • English Cocker Spaniel (79 percent match with Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Finnish Spitz vs English Cocker Spaniel.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Finnish Spitz and how the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Finnish Spitz and of the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever to other breeds:

    Finnish Spitz Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Finnish Spitz versus Cockalier     Finnish Spitz versus Fila Brasileiro     Finnish Spitz versus Bichon Frise     Finnish Spitz versus Australian Kelpie     Finnish Spitz versus Pomapoo     Finnish Spitz versus Golden Cocker Retriever     Finnish Spitz versus Redbone Coonhound     Finnish Spitz versus Norwich Terrier     Finnish Spitz versus Lakeland Terrier     

    Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever versus French Bulldog     Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever versus Leonberger     Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever versus Patterdale Terrier     Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever versus German Shepherd Dog     Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier     Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever versus Cockapoo     Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever versus Bloodhound     Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever versus Golden Cocker Retriever     Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever versus Azawakh     Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever versus Karelian Bear Dog     

    Conclusion: Finnish Spitz versus Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Finnish Spitz and the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever better suits you and your family.