Is the Australian Shepherd or the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever better for families with children?

Both the Australian Shepherd and the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever are considered good with children when properly socialised and supervised.

Which sheds more, the Australian Shepherd or the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?

The Australian Shepherd and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever shed a similar amount (high).

Both breeds have comparable trainability. Consistency and positive reinforcement work well for each.

Trait	Australian Shepherd	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Size	Medium	Medium
Energy level	Very High	Very High
Trainability	Very High	Very High
Friendliness	High	High
Good with children	High	High
Grooming needs	High	Medium
Shedding	High	High
Barking	Medium	High
Protectiveness	Medium	Medium
Adaptability	High	Medium
Typical lifespan	13 years	13 years
Hypoallergenic	No	No

Choose the Australian Shepherd if you want a more adaptable dog or you prefer a quieter dog.

Choose the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever if you prefer lower grooming upkeep.

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Is the Australian Shepherd or the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever better for families with children?: Both the Australian Shepherd and the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever are considered good with children when properly socialised and supervised.
Which sheds more, the Australian Shepherd or the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?: The Australian Shepherd and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever shed a similar amount (high).
Which is easier to train, the Australian Shepherd or the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?: Both breeds have comparable trainability. Consistency and positive reinforcement work well for each.