How long do Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers live?

The median lifespan of the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is 13.2 years, based on the 2024 McMillan et al. study of 584,734 UK dogs.

Is the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever a healthy breed?

On the Breed Health Score the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever scores 79 out of 100 (grade A), compared with an average of 71 across 155 breeds.

79/ 100

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Grade A

Q: What health problems do Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers have?

Commonly reported conditions in the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever include Progressive retinal atrophy, Collie eye anomaly, Addison's disease, Immune-mediated rheumatic disease, Degenerative encephalopathy.

Median lifespani 13.2 yr · medium · 17-23 kg

⇆ Compare Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a medium breed with a median lifespan of 13.2 years, which places it around the middle of the 155 breeds we rank for longevity. Commonly reported health conditions include Progressive retinal atrophy, Collie eye anomaly, Addison's disease, Immune-mediated rheumatic disease. Its overall Breed Health Score is 79/100 (grade A), against an average of 71/100 across all breeds.

Score breakdown

Longevityi 65%

Conformationi 20%

100

Hereditary burdeni 15%

Higher is healthier. See methodology.

Common & hereditary conditions

Progressive retinal atrophy Collie eye anomaly Addison's disease Immune-mediated rheumatic disease Degenerative encephalopathy

Red marks a life-threatening or major-welfare condition. Click a condition to see which breeds it affects. This list reflects commonly reported conditions, so better-studied breeds may show more; hereditary burden is the lightest-weighted part of the score. Source: RVC VetCompass / AKC / PDSA (indicative).

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Data & citation. Median lifespan: McMillan, K.M. et al. (2024) "Longevity of companion dog breeds", Scientific Reports (584,734 UK dogs). Data CC-BY 4.0. Source. Machine-readable: developer API. These are independent estimates for comparing breeds, not veterinary advice. Photo: RDNE Stock project via Pexels.