Is the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Better than the Pug as a Pet? Answer…

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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Versus Pug: Introduction

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

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and the Pug 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 Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and for the Pug. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and the Pug.

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

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever versus Pug

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever versus Pug: Overview

A very important difference between the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and the Pug is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a medium-sized dog while the Pug is a small-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever belongs to the Sporting Dogs group. Sporting Dogs 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.

On the other hand, the Pug belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever versus Pug: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever to the Pug 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.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and the Pug

Factor Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Pug
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Height 1 foot, 5 inches to 1 foot, 9 inches tall at the s 10 to 14 inches tall at the shoulder
Life Span 10 to 14 years 12 to 15 years
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 1/5
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 5/5
Easygoing 3/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 1/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 3/5 4/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 2/5
Weight 35 to 50 pounds 14 to 18 pounds
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 2/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 1/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 4/5 4/5
General Health 4/5 1/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 1/5
Easy To Train 4/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 2/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 4/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 5/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 4/5
Easy To Groom 5/5 5/5
Intelligence 5/5 2/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 3/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 3/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 5/5
Average Lifespan 12.0 years 13.5 years
Price Range No Data $1200 – $1875
Average Price No Data $1620
Temperament Score 78.9 percent 91.7 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) DNA Test
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- Pug Dog Club of America recommends ANNUAL screening.
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Pug Dog Encephalitis
  • Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD)
  • Serum Bile Acid Test
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 91 31

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever 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 Pug. 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 the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is 85 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Pug is 80 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a better pet than the Pug. 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 Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and the Pug so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever versus Pug

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

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

  • Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers can tolerate hot weather. However, Pugs cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
  • Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds However, Pugs have the tendency to develop certain health problems.
  • Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are highly intelligent. However, Pugs not very intelligent.
  • The Similarities Between the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and the Pug

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

  • Both the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and the Pug do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and the Pug do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and the Pug get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and the Pug are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and the Pug gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and the Pug are very easy to train.
  • Both the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and the Pug adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and the Pug are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and the Pug get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and the Pug are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and the Pug are very playful.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever versus Pug

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

    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.

    On the other hand, Pugs weigh 14 to 18 pounds when fully grown. Pugs are 10 to 14 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever versus Pug

    The lifespan of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers is between 10 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers is 12.0 years.

    The lifespan of Pugs is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Pugs is 13.5 years.

    Pugs live longer than Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers.

    Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever versus Pug

    Temperament of the Pug Versus the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

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

    This is because the temperament score for the Pug is 91.7 percent while the temperament score for the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is 78.9 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 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 78.9 percent, the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 91.7 percent, the Pug has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and the Pug by measuring the temperaments of 38 Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers and 48 Pugs.

    Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever versus Pug

    The Popularity of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever versus Popularity of Pug

    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 Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and the Pug over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Pug is more popular with dog owners than the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Pug is 31 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is 91 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

    Popularity of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

    Popularity of Pug

    Popularity of Pug

    Year Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Popularity Rank Pug Popularity Rank
    2013 97 31
    2014 99 33
    2015 99 33
    2016 87 32
    2017 89 31
    2018 83 28
    2019 86 31
    2020 90 29

    Health Problems of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever versus Health Problems of Pug

    Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.

    Both the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and the Pug are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.

    The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.

    Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Pug is prone to more genetic health problems than the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Pug than for the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever.

    3 health tests are recommended for Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever while 7 tests are recommended for the Pug.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers and in Pugs.

    Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Health Problems

    Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers for:

  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) DNA Test
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers here.

    Pug Health Problems

    Pugs are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Pug puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Pug puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Pug breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Pugs for:

  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- Pug Dog Club of America recommends ANNUAL screening.
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Pug Dog Encephalitis
  • Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD)
  • Serum Bile Acid Test
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Pugs here.

    More Discussions on Health Problems in Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers and Pugs

    Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Breed is Degenerative Encephalopathy problems.

    This is because the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever ranks 1 out of 1 dog breeds for Degenerative Encephalopathy problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 1815 Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers, 12 of them had Degenerative Encephalopathy problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers, and how common these diseases are in Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Degenerative Encephalopathy problems: Rank 1 out of 1 Dog Breeds
  • Juvenile Addison`S Disease problems: Rank 1 out of 1 Dog Breeds
  • Chondrodystrophy (Cddy) problems: Rank 4 out of 5 Dog Breeds
  • Collie Eye Anomaly problems: Rank 4 out of 7 Dog Breeds
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy problems: Rank 13 out of 32 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 17 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Advanced Cardiac problems: Rank 23 out of 71 Dog Breeds
  • Dentition Database problems: Rank 31 out of 49 Dog Breeds
  • Degenerative Myelopathy problems: Rank 54 out of 70 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 97 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 123 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 138 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 156 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Pug Breed is Hips problems.

    This is because the Pug ranks 1 out of 198 dog breeds for Hips problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 942 Pugs, 676 of them had Hips problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Pugs, and how common these diseases are in Pugs relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Hips problems: Rank 1 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Necrotizing Meningoencephalitis problems: Rank 1 out of 1 Dog Breeds
  • Tracheal Hypoplasia problems: Rank 1 out of 4 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 2 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Degenerative Myelopathy problems: Rank 14 out of 70 Dog Breeds
  • Legg-Calve-Perthes problems: Rank 14 out of 40 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 32 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 60 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • The table below lists the common health problems in Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and in Pug and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and the Pug:

    Disease Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Rank Pug Rank
    Degenerative Encephalopathy problems 1 out of 1 dog breeds Not Common
    Juvenile Addison`S Disease problems 1 out of 1 dog breeds Not Common
    Chondrodystrophy (Cddy) problems 4 out of 5 dog breeds Not Common
    Collie Eye Anomaly problems 4 out of 7 dog breeds Not Common
    Progressive Retinal Atrophy problems 13 out of 32 dog breeds Not Common
    Thyroid problems 17 out of 115 dog breeds Not Common
    Advanced Cardiac problems 23 out of 71 dog breeds Not Common
    Dentition Database problems 31 out of 49 dog breeds Not Common
    Degenerative Myelopathy problems 54 out of 70 dog breeds 14 out of 70 dog breeds
    Elbow problems 97 out of 144 dog breeds 2 out of 144 dog breeds
    Patella problems 123 out of 145 dog breeds 32 out of 145 dog breeds
    Eyes problems 138 out of 182 dog breeds 60 out of 182 dog breeds
    Hips problems 156 out of 198 dog breeds 1 out of 198 dog breeds
    Necrotizing Meningoencephalitis problems Not Common 1 out of 1 dog breeds
    Tracheal Hypoplasia problems Not Common 1 out of 4 dog breeds
    Legg-Calve-Perthes problems Not Common 14 out of 40 dog breeds

    *To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.

    Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever versus Pug

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

    Pugs do not like to be left alone.

    Do Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers shed more than Pugs?

    Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers shed moderately.

    Pugs shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

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

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

    Pugs do have a very low tendency to drool.

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

    Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are very easy to groom.

    Pugs are very easy to groom.

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

    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.

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

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

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

    Pugs are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

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

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

    Pugs cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Wanderlust Potential: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs. Pug

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

    Pugs do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Can Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Pugs Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers can tolerate hot weather.

    Pugs cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

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

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

    Pugs get along very well with other dogs.

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

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

    Pugs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

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

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

    Pugs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

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

    Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are very easy to train.

    Pugs are fairly easy to train.

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

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

    Pugs adapt very well to apartment living.

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

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

    Pugs are very good for new dog owners.

    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 Pug vs Cairn Terrier.
  • English Cocker Spaniel (79 percent match with Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Pug vs English Cocker Spaniel.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Pug

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Pug 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 Pug:

  • Boxer (74 percent match with Pug). Here is our comparison of the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Boxer.
  • English Toy Spaniel (73 percent match with Pug). Here is our comparison of the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs English Toy Spaniel.
  • French Bulldog (83 percent match with Pug). Here is our comparison of the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs French Bulldog.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Pug Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Conclusion: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever versus Pug. 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 Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and the Pug better suits you and your family.