Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a medium-sized waterfowl dog that lives to play fetch and swim. This adorable retriever makes a great family pet and will certainly catch the eye of onlookers
Illustration courtesy of the Swedish Kennel Club
Quick Facts
Height
Male: 18-21in
Female: 17-20in
Weight
Male: 37-51lb
Female: 37-51lb
Fun Fact
Tolling is an old type of hunting style that involved luring ducks closer within shooting range.
About this Breed
The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, or Toller, is a medium-sized waterfowl dog that originated in Canada during the early 1800’s. These are affectionate and intelligent dogs that thrive in an active environment. Tollers are great with children and other dogs. They are the smallest of all the retrievers.
Tollers can be left with a natural coat and do not require much grooming. This breed is energetic and will play fetch all day long if given the chance. They absolutely love to swim. Tollers are generally a healthy breed.
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Henry
Purebred
Banks
Purebred
Erikachen Fiadh Dearg
Purebred
River
Purebred
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Ajax
Purebred
Rudy
Purebred
Riley
Purebred
Uschi
Purebred
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Tom
Purebred
Tootsie Pup
Purebred
CH Kingsley
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Praetorium Latobicorum's Blue
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Favorite Names
For Males
- Ajax
- Avi
- Banjo
- Banks
- Barley
- Bennie
- Boss
- CH Kingsley
- Cowboy (Emil v.h. Bovenwater)
- Ace Morgan
For Females
- Aspen
- Billie
- Blue Ridge's River Song
- Cola
- Delta
- Erikachen Fiadh Dearg
- Full Moon Di Casa Toller
- Ginger
- Ginny
- Annie Oakley Of Cherries Pride
Common Locations
- Texas, United States
- Nederland
- Washington, United States
- Ontario, Canada
- Zuid-Holland, Nederland
- California, United States
- England, United Kingdom
- Virginia, United States
- Minnesota, United States
- Connecticut, United States
