Affectionate
Courageous
Gentle
Responsive
Alert
Energetic
Playful

Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Devoted
Lively
Going
Trainable
Good-natured
Cheerful

Cocker Spaniels, farm Collies, Irish Setters

Schnauzer, Corgi

19th Century

Unknown

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Blue
Brown
Amber

Black
Brown

Black

Red

Gray
Fawn
White
Black

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers have medium-length coats.

Schnorgis have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Straight

Wiry

A Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever can have a litter of 12-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Schnorgi can have a litter of 4-8 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Schnorgis are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Schnorgis are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Hip Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Glaucoma
Hip Dysplasia

Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)

Progressive Retinal Atrophy

OFA
CERF
Hearing Tests

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Ultrasound
Radiographs
Ophthalmologic Examination
Electroretinogram

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Schnorgis sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Fetch, Bike ride, Dog Parks, Walk, Run

Playing, Cuddling, Car rides

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Schnorgi, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Schnorgis require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Schnorgi should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 44-51 pound (20 - 23 kg) Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever feed 2.3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 15-35 pound (7 - 16 kg) Schnorgi feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Schnorgi is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Schnorgi is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

The Schnorgi is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Schnorgis are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Schnorgis are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Schnorgis are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.