A few pictures of them that I found on google.
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here for more pictures of Tollers. Those pictures of Chance, my friend's dog. She's one of the prettiest Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers I've seen.
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, also known as Tollers, are a rare gun dog breed. There are about 400 Tollers registered with the US club, and
about 3,000 registered world wide as of early 1993.
I know people waiting about six months on the puppy list for them.
These people often mistake them as foxes, or mini golden retrievers, which their not at all. They have no fox in them, neither are they mini golden retrievers.
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Now, let's learn some about the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, is the home of the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Height/Weight: A medium-sized sporting dog, male Tollers measure 19-20 in (48-51 cm) at the shoulder and weigh from 45-51 lb (20.5-23 kg). Females average 1 in (.5 cm) less and weigh 37-43 lb (17-19.5 kg).
"Origin and Purpose of the Toller
The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever was developed in Nova Scotia in the early 19th Century to toll (or lure) and retrieve waterfowl. The tolling dog runs, jumps, and plays along the shoreline in full view of a flock of ducks, occasionally disappearing from sight and then quickly reappearing, aided by the hunter, who throws small sticks or a ball for the dog. The dog's playful actions arouse the curiosity of the ducks swimming offshore and they are lured within gunshot range. The Toller is subsequently sent out to retrieve the dead or wounded birds. "
"Description
The Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever looks somewhat like a small Golden Retriever. It is a well-muscled dog that is medium to heavy boned. It has a deep chest that is well-insulated for swimming in cold water. The coat is dense, and comes in various shades of red and orange. It usually has small white markings on the feet, chest, tail tip and sometimes face and may have a slight wave on its back, but the coat is otherwise straight. The ears are triangular and set high and are well back from the skull. The head is clean-cut and slightly wedge-shaped. The powerful, compact, well-muscled body is on sturdy, solid legs. "
Group
Gun Dog
Recognition
CKC, FCI, UKC, CKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR
CKC = Continental Kennel Club
FCI = Fédération Cynologique Internationale
UKC = United Kennel Club
CKC = Canadian Kennel Club
NKC = National Kennel Club
NZKC = New Zealand Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry
More pictures of them that were caught on Google
Post your thoughts about this breed, or if you own one, or anything. My bad if there is a topic like this, but I searched and didn't see any.
Did we learn something new today?
Sorry, lol. I got carried away.. I know.
