Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
It was recognized by the canadian kennel club in 1915 with 15 tollers registered that year.
Nova scotia duck tolling retriever. The nova scotia duck tolling retriever is a rare breed and it may take time to locate a reputable breeder who has puppies available. The nova scotia duck tolling retriever is a medium sized gundog bred primarily for hunting. Welcome to the website of the only uk kennel club registered n s d t r. The nova scotia duck tolling retriever was developed in yarmouth county at the southern tip of nova scotia in the early nineteenth century.
The nova scotia duck tolling retriever does look a little similar to the golden retriever having nice clean cut heads that are slightly wedge shaped. They have a moderate stop and their muzzles taper neatly to a dog s nose. Home toller database shows and judges activities forthcoming events log in. Expect a wait of six months to a year or more for a puppy.
Tollers are known to be intelligent easy to please alert and high energy dogs. The first tollers. Originally known as the little river duck dog or the yarmouth toller the breed later became known as the nova scotia duck tolling retriever. It is the smallest of the retrievers and is often mistaken for a small golden retriever.
Nova scotia duck tolling retriever. The name toller is derived from their ability to lure waterfowl within gunshot range. It is often referred to as a toller. The nova scotia duck tolling retriever the decoy dog is a small energetic retriever bred by 19th century sportsmen in the little river district of nova scotia s yarmouth county the.