The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever makes a great family pet. She is a good watch dog but a poor guard dog. She is not a barker, but will let you know when strangers are about. She is generally good with other dogs and pets. She loves children and absolutely lives to retrieve a ball. They are said to make great house dogs. As a reminder, never leave a child unsupervised with a puppy or dog.
*Approximate Adult Size. The approximate adult size (two years old or older) of the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is 17 to 21 inches to the withers (highest point of the shoulder) and 37 to 51 pounds.
*Special Health Considerations. Most dog breeds have certain inherited health problems associated with that specific breed and the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is no exception. Although considered to be a very healthy breed, be on the look out for Canine Hip Dysplasia (genetic based looseness in the hip joint that can lead to arthritis pain and lameness), eye problems, auto immune problems and thyroid problems. This disease list is an informative guideline only. Other diseases may also be significant threats, please contact your veterinarian for a complete list.
She should visit the veterinarian several times in the first year for shots, boosters and check up. Then, as an adult, she should visit the veterinarian yearly for shots and check up. As she gets older, six years and on, she should visit the veterinarian twice a year for check ups and shots. Remember; avoid feeding your dog sweets.
*Grooming. They have a double coat of medium length and medium soft outer hair and a soft, dense inner coat. Bath her rarely as this strips her protective oils from her coat. She should be brushed regularly. Brushing will help her maintain a clean and healthy coat and help you keep a closer eye on her health and strengthen your emotional bond with her.
Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a week with toothpaste and toothbrush designed for dogs. Brushing removes the accumulation of plaque and tartar which can cause cavities (rarely) and periodontal disease. Dog periodontal disease can lead to pain, loss of teeth, bad breath and other serious disease.
Her toenails may need to be examined for growth and clipped regularly. The toenails of the rear feet grow slower than the toenails of the front feet.
*Life Span. The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever can live between 12 and 14 years with proper nutrition, medical care and excellent living conditions.
*History. The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is from Nova Scotia, Canada where they were used to help hunt ducks by luring them with their antics. They may be a cross between the Golden Retriever and the Chesapeake Bay Retriever. They are listed with the American Kennel Association.
Litter Size: 4 to 6 Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever puppies
Category: Gundog.
Some Registries:
* Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club of USA
*UKC United Kennel Club
*NKC National Kennel Club
*CKC Continental Kennel Club
*APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc.
*AKC American Kennel Club
*FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale
*NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club
*KCGB = Kennel Club of Great Britain
*ANKC = Australian National Kennel Club
*ACR = American Canine Registry
Terms To Describe: Intelligent, outgoing, alert, loving, affectionate, agile, want to please
*SPECIAL GOOD POINTS
Good watch dog.
Easy to train.
Very playful, loves to retrieve, especially in water.
Not a big barker.
*SPECIAL BAD POINTS
Poor guard dog.
*Other Names Known By: Little River Duck Dog
*Every dog is an individual so not everything in this information may be correct for your dog. This information is meant as a good faith guideline only.
Mitch Endick
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?
I am planning on getting a puppy very soon. I love retreievers’ personalities and I have heard that this is the smallest breed in the retriever family. I want to know all I can know about this breed before I make a decision. I have been doing tons of research on the web but if you have any helpful information, I would greatly appreciate it. Also- I have heard of this breed being compared to a Golden Retriever-Border Collie mix. What are your thoughts on that? Lastly- an suggestions on a gender, why?
Thank you!
Frolicking at the water’s edge, white-tipped tail flashing in the sunlight, a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dances in the waves. Curious ducks and other waterfowl draw closer to watch his performance, when a hunter takes aim and fires. That’s when this remarkable dog shows he’s not simply a harmless goofball but a hardworking gun dog. He splashes into the water to retrieve the bounty he helped attract.
The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a rare breed that originated in the Little River district of Nova Scotia, a province on Canada’s Atlantic coast. Originally known as Little River Duck Dogs, they were renamed the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever-a mouthful, even for a retriever, so most fans call them Tollers.
This sporting breed has a lot going for it: personality, versatility, and an easy-care coat. They’re the smallest of all the retriever breeds and share many of the same traits, such as a strong working drive, intelligence, and a happy nature. But the breed has some drawbacks as well. They can be strong willed and are not as eager to please as a Labrador or Golden Retriever. If allowed to, they will take control of a household.
They need to be guided by people who are firm, fair, and consistent. Even then they can be inventive in getting their way. With training, however, that intelligence and inventiveness can be channeled into almost any activity.
They’re best suited to life with a weekend hunter or an active family who enjoys hiking or participating in dog sports, such as agility, flyball, and Frisbee.
Tollers love kids. They’re great for playing ball or pulling a child on a skateboard. They get along well with other dogs, especially other Tollers. Their prey drive, however, may send them careening after cats or other animals that look like good sport.
You’ll need a fenced yard if you have a Toller or be able to give him at least two good walks a day. That said, his activity level is moderate, and he doesn’t have the drive and intensity of, say, a Lab or a Border Collie.
One hitch to living with a Toller in the city is the breed’s loud, high-pitched scream, which can make him unacceptable in apartments and neighborhoods with noise restrictions. The Toller yelps out when he’s stimulated, excited, or frustrated. Often, the sight of birds or squirrels elicits the scream. Other than that, however, they don’t tend to bark excessively.
So he screams, sheds, likes to roll in dead fish and other stinky things, and is generally smarter than the average person. If these things concern you, look for another breed.
On the other hand, the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is an ideal dog if you are looking for a fun-loving, hard-working dog who enjoys long periods of exercise, and being with family.
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http://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/nova-scotia-duck-tolling-retriever/overview
No info on the nova scotia duck tollig retreiver (that’s a mouthful…lol) but I have duck hunted off and on my whole life and have owned 4 Labs…and I prefer males (unfixed) for gun/Duck dogs.
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Why are you wanting this specific breed? Are you looking to hunt?
Having owned a Golden Retriever until she passed in 2004, and currently owning a Border Collie, I can tell you that they’re both wonderful dogs. My golden was a female, my BC is a male, and I love them both. I’m not sure how much of their personality traits are gender based, but I’ve found the females to be slightly more independent, the males, a little bit clingy. However, every dog is an individual, and gender generalizations are open to much opinion, and little fact.
If you want a smaller dog, with retriever qualities, and a good family pet, I bet you could find a mix at your local shelter that fits the bill, puppy and all. The Toller is pretty rare, so you’ll have quite the time coming up with a quality breeder.
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. they couldnt be compared to a golden X collie mix except in looks and even then not that since the offspring rarily if ever look alike.
ok, i really recommend going to an All breed dog show =] meet the dogs.
the one i met at the dog show was incredibly sweet and was actually entered in the obedience competition in the same building as the show. i was told the breed DOES get easily bored which means destruction they need mental stimuli. this is a water loving dog. they need alot of exercise. heck bring them to a lake and toss a stick in a for awhile that should make them very happy. they also require regular grooming. outgoing, independent, alert, eager to please.
they are great for ppl with an active lifestyle.
life expectancy..12-14 years.
they seemed much clamer than the goldens and BC’s there and they werent completely hooked onto there owners everyword they can be stubborn and independent to an extent.
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woooah guys you don’t need to write a novel
but i’ve had a toller for about a year and a half, and i’ll tell you that it still looks like puppy. soooo cute and really smart, and she’s a ginger! we don’t use her to hunt, but she’s perfect for having a dog to exercise with, play with, train, great with children, but not necessarily cats (she tends to play a little TOO excitedly). oh and get a female, considerably smaller than males.
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