Löwchen vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Side-by-side comparison across all 14 AKC trait ratings, with a clear verdict on which breed fits which kind of household.
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Löwchen
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
11–13 in
Height
17–21 in
10–15 lb
Weight
35–50 lb
15–15 yr
Lifespan
12–14 yr
$2.0–6.0k
Puppy price
$2.0–4.0k
#168
AKC popularity
#83
Trait-by-trait
Higher bar = more of that trait. Shedding, barking, drooling, grooming flipped for readability.5
Affectionate w/ Family
5
5
Good with Young Children
5
3
Good with Other Dogs
4
2
Shedding Level
3
2
Coat Grooming
2
1
Drooling Level
2
3
Good with Strangers
3
4
Playfulness
5
4
Watchdog / Protective
3
4
Adaptability
4
4
Trainability
5
3
Energy Level
5
3
Barking Level
2
3
Mental Stimulation Needs
4
Löwchen Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Overlay
Where they diverge
Energy Level
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has more energy (2-point difference)
Good with Other Dogs
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is better with other dogs (1-point difference)
Shedding Level
Löwchen sheds less (1-point difference)
Drooling Level
Löwchen drools less (1-point difference)
Playfulness
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is more playful (1-point difference)
The verdict
Choose the Löwchen if…
- Apartment living
- Allergy sufferers
- Seniors or retirees
- You value watchdog / protective — Löwchen scores noticeably higher.
Choose the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever if…
- Active families
- Outdoor and water enthusiasts
- Dog sport enthusiasts
- You value energy level — Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever scores higher here.
Löwchen Owner’s Guide
Everything you need before bringing your Löwchen home.
Breed variants, breeder red flags, and what to ask
First-week checklist and daily schedules by age
Training timeline from 8 weeks to adulthood
Health screenings, emergency card, and feeding portions
Grooming schedule, first-year costs, and what nobody tells you
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Owner’s Guide
Everything you need before bringing your Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever home.
Breed variants, breeder red flags, and what to ask
First-week checklist and daily schedules by age
Training timeline from 8 weeks to adulthood
Health screenings, emergency card, and feeding portions
Grooming schedule, first-year costs, and what nobody tells you
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