| Breed:
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever |
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Breeds |
 The
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever was recognized by the Canadian
Kennel Club in 1945 and holds the official dog of Nova Scotia
title. This Canadian dog, known by its fanciers as the Toller,
was developed as a water fowl lure and retrieve dog. Tolling
meaning "to entice game"; playing in the water to
arouse the waterfowl's curiosity, then retrieving the bird
after it has been dropped.
He is a red colored retriever of medium coat with a large
plumed tail. The Toller is a powerful, muscular dog with great
working capability. Tollers are playful and loving with their
families, but can be reserved with strangers.
The Toller has been accepted by the AKC as a recognized breed
since 2001. He has been placed in the miscellaneous class
and can compete in AKC obedience. Tollers can be shown in
the miscellaneous conformation group but cannot obtain points
towards their championship. Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers
are natural retrievers and at home in the water. These highly
driven dogs make excellent companions for an active family.
(Photo: Kylador’s Prisms Autumn Brydge (Brydges) owned
by Shirley Keith in Ontario, Canada)
|
| Height: |
A medium sized dog measuring, 18-19" for females and 19-20"
for males. |
| Weight: |
40-50
lbs average |
| Temperament: |
Loving
and playful with their family. Reserved with strangers. Strong,
intelligent and easily trained. |
| Color(s): |
Varying
shades of red and orange with lighter featherings. Although
few are solid in color, they are usually seen having white markings
either on tip of tail, feet (not exceeding past pastern), chest
or blaze. Nose, eye rims, and lips should be flesh tone or black.
|
| Grooming: |
Medium
shedding coat, requiring regular brushing and combing. Close
attention should be paid to the soft undercoat which mats easily.
Bathe only when needed, as bathing removes water repellent oils. |
| Coat(s): |
Double
coated. Top coat is water repellent and of medium length with
a soft dense undercoat for warmth. |
| With
Children: |
Yes |
| With
Pets: |
Yes |
| Training: |
Intelligent
and easily trained. Strong swimmer and retriever. |
| Exercise: |
Medium to high. Dog will be much happier being kept busy with
fun retrieving games. |
| Health
Issues: |
Hips, Eyes, Heart and Thyroid |
| Housing: |
Tollers can live happily in many different lifestyles, although
they must be exercised regularly. They do well in cold temperatures. |
| Life
Span: |
Average
12-14 years |
| Country
of Origin: |
Yarmouth
County, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Conformation
Group: |
Sporting |
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