Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Origin

This breed of dog has its roots from Canada. The Tolling Red Decoy Dogs have probably been thought to migrate with their British owners from England to Nova Scotia where they were crossed-breed with the laboring spaniels and retrievers. The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever was developed in order to toll (lure) the ducks in similar fashion of a fox.

This dog breed is happened due to the skillful creation of the Canadian hunters. The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever was initially known as the Yarmouth Toller or Little River Duck Dog. However, since the CKC started to register the dog breed in the late 50s, they got their current name from them. FCI finally recognized the dog internally in 1982.

Size

This cast of retriever looks much similar to the size of small Golden Retriever dogs.  It has a well-proportioned body and is properly masculine which is medium to heavy bones in a dog. The male Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever stands up 18 to 21 inches tall. The best considered height of males is around 19 inches tall. Female dogs of this breed are 17 to 20 inches tall while their general weight in composition to the height is about 35 to 50 pounds approx.

Coat

The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has a water-repellent, medium length twofold coat. The coat that is colored in orange or red resembles a fox-type look, which thus at one time gave rise to folklore that this breed is originated due to a retriever and fox mating.

Character

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever2Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers have intelligent, inquisitive and smart characteristics. Their personality traits can be defined somewhere between those of Terriers and Golden Retrievers. They indeed have a sense of humor and are outgoing with an upbeat manner and character.

Temperament

The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers loves to be in the company of their master/family and specially enjoys hunting. Their expression might look dull, but once out in hunting, they are the most happiest and active temperamental dogs you can have.  Indeed, these dogs have a natural enthusiasm about their job and know what energy level is required to do it properly.

Care

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers can live almost anywhere happily, in either town or cities, but only if a secured fence were built it would be much better. The one thing that the owner should need to care about them the most is their daily quota of walk, since it will keep them anxiety-free and comforted in their senses.

Training

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are highly intelligent and loves to be trained, but of course if it would be done in polite and rewarding manner slightly, you can have the best trained Toller at your dispense.

Activity

Since the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are highly energetic and packed with power, they usually have a higher activity level.  They enjoy doing work and proper exercise with daily walks is the best way to ensure their level of energy is always maintained and filled up to their needs. Additionally, they will enjoy playing games as well such as retrieving a stick or ball.