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| Breed: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever |
| Also Called: Little River Duck Dog |
| Height: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is about 17-21 inches. |
| Weight: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever weighs between 37-51 lbs. |
| Colors: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever can be any shade of red, ranging from a golden red through dark coppery red, with lighter featherings on the underside of the tail, pantaloons, and body. |
| General Appearance: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a medium-sized, powerful, compact, balanced, well-muscled dog, medium to heavy in bone, with a high degree of agility, alertness, and determination. Many Tollers have a slightly sad expression until they go to work, when their aspect changes to intense concentration and excitement. At work, the dog has a speedy, rushing action, with the head carried out almost level with the back and heavily feathered tail in constant motion. |
| Temperment: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is highly intelligent, alert, outgoing, and ready for action, though not to the point of nervousness or hyperactivity. He is affectionate and loving with family members and is good with children, showing patience. Some individuals may display reserved behavior in new situations, but this is not to be confused with shyness. The Toller's strong retrieving desire coupled with his love of water, endurance and intense birdiness, is essential for his role as a tolling retriever. |
| Care: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers need their coats brushed weekly, paying special attention while shedding. |
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| Training: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever are fast learners and easy to train because they enjoying working for their handlers. Young dogs need to practice retrieving, having young children throwing sticks for them to retrieve will develop a close relationship. |
| Activity: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers need daily walks, the opportunity to run free, swim and retrieve. |
| Life Span: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever lives an average life of 12-14 years. |
| Litter Size: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has an average litter of 4-6 puppies. |
| Country of Origin: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever originated in Canada. |
| Brief History: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever was developed in Nova Scotia in the early 19th century to toll (or lure) and retrieve waterfowl. The tolling dog runs, jumps, and plays along the shoreline in full view of flocks of ducks, occasionally disappearing from sight and then quickly reappearing, aided by the hunter, who throws small sticks or a ball for the dog. The dog's playful actions arouse the curiosity of the ducks swimming offshore and they are lured within gunshot range. The Toller is subsequently sent out to retrieve the dead or wounded birds. |
| Registries: ANKC, CKC, FCI, KC (GB), UKC |
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