Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Side-by-side comparison — size, temperament, traits, costs, and health

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Category
Chesapeake Bay Retriever

📏 Physical Stats

35 - 50
Weight (lbs)
55 - 80
17 - 21
Height (inches)
21 - 26
12 - 14 years
Life Expectancy
10 - 13 years
Sporting
Breed Group
Sporting
Canada
Origin
United States
Bred For
Water Retriever

⚡ Temperament & Traits

Scores are 1–5 from breed data. Higher = more of that trait. Barking: lower is quieter.

4/5
Energy Level
5/5
Better
3/5
Trainability
3/5
5/5
Good with Children
5/5
5/5
Good with Other Dogs
5/5
5/5
Grooming Needs
5/5

💰 Cost of Ownership

Based on breed-specific cost data at a moderate care level — quality food, routine vet, occasional grooming, standard insurance. Actual costs vary by location and provider.

Annual Cost
$2,511
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
vs
Annual Cost
$2,844
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Expense
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
$2,511
Lower ✓
Annual Cost
$2,844
$3,231
Lower ✓
First Year
$3,564
$33,363
Lower ✓
Lifetime Total
$33,426
$552
Lower ✓
Food (annual)
$780
$630
Lower ✓
Vet Care (annual)
$735
$440
Grooming (annual)
$440
$864
Insurance (annual)
$864
$72
Insurance (monthly)
$72

Over their lifetimes, a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever (~13 yrs) costs approximately $63 less than a Chesapeake Bay Retriever (~12 yrs) in total.

🏥 Health Considerations

Health conditions listed are common concerns for these breeds or breed groups. Not every dog will develop these conditions. Regular vet check-ups are the best prevention.

🐾 Temperament

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Outgoing, Alert, Patient, Intelligent, Loving, Affectionate, Friendly, Playful, Curious, Gentle, Independent, Brave

Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Affectionate, Intelligent, Quiet, Dominant, Happy, Protective, Curious, Friendly, Loyal, Playful, Gentle