A Detailed Comparison of the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and the Standard Schnauzer.

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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Versus Standard Schnauzer: 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 Standard Schnauzer? 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 Standard Schnauzer 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 Standard Schnauzer.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and the Standard Schnauzer 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 Standard Schnauzer. 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 Standard Schnauzer.

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 Standard Schnauzer.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever versus Standard Schnauzer: Overview

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

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 Standard Schnauzer belongs to the Working Dogs group. Working Dogs were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever versus Standard Schnauzer: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever to the Standard Schnauzer 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 Standard Schnauzer

Factor Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Standard Schnauzer
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Height 1 foot, 5 inches to 1 foot, 9 inches tall at the s 1 foot, 5 inches to 1 foot, 8 inches tall at the s
Life Span 10 to 14 years 13 to 16 years
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 2/5
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 2/5
Easygoing 3/5 2/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 5/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 3/5 1/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 3/5
Weight 35 to 50 pounds 30 to 50 pounds
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 4/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 3/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 4/5 2/5
General Health 4/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 5/5
Easy To Train 4/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 2/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 4/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 4/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 4/5
Easy To Groom 5/5 2/5
Intelligence 5/5 5/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 1/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 1/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 5/5
Average Lifespan 12.0 years 14.5 years
Price Range No Data $1200 – $2150
Average Price No Data $1710
Temperament Score 78.9 percent 71.1 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) DNA Test
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
  • DNA Repository
  • Eye Examination- minimum age 24 months, recommend every other year until age 7
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 91 90

    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 Standard Schnauzer. 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 Standard Schnauzer is 80 out of 125.

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

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

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

  • Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them. However, Standard Schnauzers are not prone to gaining weight easily.
  • Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are very easy to groom. However, Standard Schnauzers require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom.
  • The Similarities Between the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and the Standard Schnauzer

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

  • Both the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and the Standard Schnauzer do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and the Standard Schnauzer do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and the Standard Schnauzer can tolerate cold weather.
  • Both the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and the Standard Schnauzer can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and the Standard Schnauzer get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and the Standard Schnauzer are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Both the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and the Standard Schnauzer are very easy to train.
  • Both the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and the Standard Schnauzer are prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and the Standard Schnauzer adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and the Standard Schnauzer are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and the Standard Schnauzer get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and the Standard Schnauzer are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and the Standard Schnauzer have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and the Standard Schnauzer have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and the Standard Schnauzer require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and the Standard Schnauzer are very playful.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever versus Standard Schnauzer

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

    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, Standard Schnauzers weigh 30 to 50 pounds when fully grown. Standard Schnauzers are 1 foot, 5 inches to 1 foot, 8 inches tall at the s when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever versus Standard Schnauzer

    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 Standard Schnauzers is between 13 to 16 years. The average lifespan of Standard Schnauzers is 14.5 years.

    Standard Schnauzers live longer than Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers.

    Temperament of the Standard Schnauzer Versus the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

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

    This is because the temperament score for the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is 78.9 percent while the temperament score for the Standard Schnauzer is 71.1 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 71.1 percent, the Standard Schnauzer has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and the Standard Schnauzer by measuring the temperaments of 38 Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers and 76 Standard Schnauzers.

    The Popularity of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever versus Popularity of Standard Schnauzer

    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 Standard Schnauzer over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Standard Schnauzer is more popular with dog owners than the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Standard Schnauzer is 90 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 Standard Schnauzer

    Popularity of Standard Schnauzer

    Year Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Popularity Rank Standard Schnauzer Popularity Rank
    2013 97 90
    2014 99 90
    2015 99 91
    2016 87 85
    2017 89 90
    2018 83 89
    2019 86 97
    2020 90 92

    Health Problems of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever versus Health Problems of Standard Schnauzer

    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 Standard Schnauzer 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 Standard Schnauzer 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 Standard Schnauzer than for the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever.

    3 health tests are recommended for Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever while 6 tests are recommended for the Standard Schnauzer.

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

    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.

    Standard Schnauzer Health Problems

    Standard Schnauzers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Standard Schnauzer 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 Standard Schnauzer puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Standard Schnauzer 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 Standard Schnauzers for:

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
  • DNA Repository
  • Eye Examination- minimum age 24 months, recommend every other year until age 7
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Standard Schnauzers here.

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

    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 Standard Schnauzer Breed is Dilated Cardiomyopathy problems.

    This is because the Standard Schnauzer ranks 2 out of 3 dog breeds for Dilated Cardiomyopathy problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 1749 Standard Schnauzers, 8 of them had Dilated Cardiomyopathy problems.

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

  • Dilated Cardiomyopathy problems: Rank 2 out of 3 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 40 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 54 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 103 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 128 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • The table below lists the common health problems in Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and in Standard Schnauzer and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and the Standard Schnauzer:

    Disease Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Rank Standard Schnauzer 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 40 out of 115 dog breeds
    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 Not Common
    Elbow problems 97 out of 144 dog breeds 54 out of 144 dog breeds
    Patella problems 123 out of 145 dog breeds Not Common
    Eyes problems 138 out of 182 dog breeds 103 out of 182 dog breeds
    Hips problems 156 out of 198 dog breeds 128 out of 198 dog breeds
    Dilated Cardiomyopathy problems Not Common 2 out of 3 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 Standard Schnauzer

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

    Standard Schnauzers do not like to be left alone.

    Do Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers shed more than Standard Schnauzers?

    Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers shed moderately.

    Standard Schnauzers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

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

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

    Standard Schnauzers do have a very low tendency to drool.

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

    Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are very easy to groom.

    Standard Schnauzers require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

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

    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.

    Standard Schnauzers 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 Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers Bark and Howl? What about Standard Schnauzers?

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

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

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

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

    Standard Schnauzers can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs. Standard Schnauzer

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

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

    Can Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Standard Schnauzers Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers can tolerate hot weather.

    Standard Schnauzers can tolerate hot weather.

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

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

    Standard Schnauzers get along fairly well with other dogs.

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

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

    Standard Schnauzers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

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

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

    Standard Schnauzers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

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

    Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are very easy to train.

    Standard Schnauzers are fairly easy to train.

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

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

    Standard Schnauzers adapt very well to apartment living.

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

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

    Standard Schnauzers are not the best dogs 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 Standard Schnauzer vs Cairn Terrier.
  • English Cocker Spaniel (79 percent match with Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Standard Schnauzer vs English Cocker Spaniel.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Standard Schnauzer

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

  • Polish Lowland Sheepdog (77 percent match with Standard Schnauzer). Here is our comparison of the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Standard Schnauzer Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Conclusion: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever versus Standard Schnauzer. 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 Standard Schnauzer better suits you and your family.