Playful
Loving
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Quick
Devoted
Lively

Affectionate
Courageous
Gentle
Responsive
Alert
Energetic
Playful

Chin-was are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Avoid Chin-was as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

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Canada

Chihuahua, Japanese Chin

Cocker Spaniels, farm Collies, Irish Setters

Unknown

19th Century

Brown

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Pied
Gray
White
Black
Cream
Red
Brown

Red

Chin-was have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers have medium-length coats.

A Chin-wa can have a litter of 2-4 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 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.

Patellar Luxation
Tracheal Collapse
Liver Shunts

Hip Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Cataracts
Hypoglycemia

Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Ophthalmic Examination

OFA
CERF
Hearing Tests

Chin-was are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Chin-wa has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Chin-was need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Chin-was are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

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

Chin-wa dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Walking, Playing, Fetch, Talking to her, All activities, Tag, Tug-of-war, Hide & Seek, Walk, Snuggl

Fetch, Bike ride, Dog Parks, Walk, Run

Chin-was are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Chin-wa, it's at least 5 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 Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Chin-was usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 4-8 pound (2 - 4 kg) Chin-wa 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.

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.

The average cost of a Chin-wa is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Chin-wa is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $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.

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.

Chin-wa is an independent and stubborn breed with low obedience intelligence, making training a test of patience.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

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

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

Chin-was make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Chin-was are not the best choice for families with kids.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Chin-was are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Chin-was are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Chin-was are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

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

Chin-was have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Chin-was are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.