Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, or Toller, has a life expectancy of 13 to 16 years.
Origin
The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever originated in Canada in the early 19th century and is considered to be one of only four breeds native to the country. As the name suggests, the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever was developed to lure and retrieve ducks. The breed’s ancestry is believed to include the Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Brittany Spaniel and farm collie.
Size
The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever weighs 45 to 52 pounds and measures 17 to 21 inches.
Grooming Needs
The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has a medium-length double coat that sheds lightly most of the year, but more heavily with the change of seasons in the spring and fall. The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever can be brushed once a week normally, but may require more frequent brushing during their heavier shedding periods. The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever just needs a bath when dirty as over bathing can dry out their skin.
Like all dogs, the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever also needs basic grooming. Brush their teeth, clean their ears and trim their nails on a regular basis.
Character
The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is energetic and good natured.
Temperament
The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has endless affectionate for their family and is especially fond of children. They are quite patient with their younger friends and make cheerful companions. While loving family dogs, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are aloof and even wary of strangers. They need early socialization to help them overcome any shyness or suspicion.
Although they are quite active outside the home, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are generally relaxed in the home given they have enough exercise. Puppies are more rambunctious but an adult Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is dependable and easygoing.
Training Needs
The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is highly intelligent and picks up training quickly. The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a skilled competitor in obedience, agility, flyball and field trials. Although Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers learn quickly, they also bore quickly and respond best to short, varied training sessions.
Activity Level
The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a hunting dog that likes having a job to do. The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever thrives on mental and physical activity and is not a good match for couch potatoes. They have endless energy and need lots of exercise. Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers should have long daily walks, but jogs, swims and hikes are even better. They also need regular time outside in a secure area to run around and play.
