The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Appearance

The toller is a medium-sized, powerful, compact, balanced, well muscled dog.It is medium to heavy in bone. Colour: various shades of red or orange, usually with at least one of the following white markings- tip of tail, feet, chest or blaze.

History

Canada’s Micmac Indians admired the cleverness of the fox and their ability to lure inquisitive ducks. Thus they set out to produce a dog with similar qualities. Hunters in Yarmouth County in southwest Nova Scotia’s Little River District continued with their development and created a dog that both attracted birds and retrieved them. They called this dog the "Little River Duck Dog". In 1945, the Canadian Kennel Club changed the name to Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and gave the breed recognition.

Temperament

The toller is highly intelligent , easy to train and has great endurance. His strong retrieving desire and playfulness are qualities essential to his tolling ability. Tollers are good with children and other dogs.

Care / Grooming

The toller has a water –repellent double coat of medium length and softness with a softer, dense undercoat. Brush once a week. Featherings on ears require occasional stripping to prevent tangles

Health

Most tollers lead a long healthy life. Prior to breeding, screening should take place of heart, eyes (PRA) and hips (hip dysplasia).

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