Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Other namesYarmouth Toller, Tolling Retriever, Little Red Duck Dog, Little River Duck Dog
Common nicknamesToller, Duck Toller
OriginCanada (Nova Scotia)
Traits
Height Males 48–51 cm (19–20 in)
Females 45–48 cm (18–19 in)
Weight Males 20–23 kg (44–51 lb)
Females 17–20 kg (37–44 lb)
Coat Medium-length coat with a softer, dense undercoat
Colour Varying shades of red or orange, with white on the chest, feet, and on top of the nose
Litter size 6–10 pups
Kennel club standards
Canadian Kennel Club standard
Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard
NotesProvincial dog of Nova Scotia
Dog (domestic dog)
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The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a medium-sized gundog bred primarily for hunting. It is often referred to as a "toller". It is the smallest of the retrievers, and is often mistaken for a small Golden Retriever. Tollers are intelligent, eager to please, alert, and energetic.[1] The name "toller" is derived from their ability to lure waterfowl within gunshot range. The breed originated in Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada.[2] The American Kennel Club ranks the toller as the 87th most popular dog breed.[1]

  1. ^ a b "American Kennel Club". Retrieved October 4, 2017.
  2. ^ "Canadian Kennel Club". Retrieved October 4, 2017.