Nova Scotia Duck
Tolling Retriever
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 Description:
The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is
a medium sized, muscular and balanced dog.
He is alert, hardworking and always ready
to spring into action. Today's breed originated
in Canada in the early 19th century, however
the exact origin of its ancestors are not
known. Some claim they were crossed with
other types of retrievers, spaniels and
setters and possibly with Farmcollies and
spitzes.
The purpose of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling
Retrievers - as the part of the name suggests
- was to lure or entice waterfowl within
close range for the hunter. Tollers would
frolic in the water close to shore piquing
the curiosity of waterfowl and eventually
drawing them in close enough shooting range
for the hunter. The Toller then retrieves
the dead or injured game.
The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever was
admitted into the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC)
in 1945. Tollers were placed in the AKC
Miscellaneous Class in 2001 and fully recognized
into the Sporting Group in 2003.
Height:
The height for a male Nova Scotia Duck Tolling
Retriever at withers is between 18-21 inches
(45.7 - 53.3 cm) and for females between
17-20 inches (43.2 - 50.8 cm).
Weight:
The weigh for a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling
Retriever is between 37 - 51 pounds (17-23
kg). Female Tollers weigh slightly less.
Weight should be in proportion to height
and structure. The Tollers' length should
be just a bit longer than its height.
Coat Type:
The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has
a water-repellent double coat that is medium
in length. Both the outer and undercoat
are soft - the undercoat is also dense.
There may be a wave on the Toller's back,
otherwise its coat is straight. Basic grooming
includes brushing the coat a few times a
week.
Color:
The color of the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling
Retriever's coat can be any shade of red
or orange. There is usually at least one
white marking on the Toller which can be
found on any of these areas: the feet, tip
of its tail, chest and blaze.
Temperament:
The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is
very intelligent, affectionate and devoted.
He is also patient and gentle - characteristics
which all make him a wonderful family pet
and companion. Tollers are active and playful
and especially love playing fetch since
they are natural retrievers. They should
also be taken on daily walks for additional
exercise. Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers
are alert and easy to train. This breed
is wary of strangers and will bark at those
he does not know, making him a good watch
dog.
Health Concerns:
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers
are generally healthy although there are
health issues which may affect them such
as PRA (progressive retinal atrophy), Addison's
Disease (endocrine or hormonal disorder)
and hip dysplasia. The average life expectancy
of a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
is between 13 - 14 years.
Special Interest:
• The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
is the smallest of all retrievers.
• The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
is also called 'Toller' for short.
• The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
is was originally called Little River Duck
Dog - which comes from the name of the district
of his home - Little River District of Nova
Scotia.
Classifications:
AKC: Sporting Group
ANKC: Group 3 Gundogs
CKC: Group 1 Sporting Dogs
FCI: Group 8 Section 1 Retrievers
KC: Gundog
NZKC: Gundog
UKC: Gun Dog
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