Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Mixed Breeds

The nova scotia duck tolling retriever is a medium sized gundog bred primarily for hunting.

Nova scotia duck tolling retriever mixed breeds. The first tollers came to the united states in the 1960s. Purebred gundog nova scotia duck tolling retriever primarily used by the hunters is characterized by a smaller body than other retrievers strong jaws for carrying ducks and long tail feathers emphasizing its frequently wagging tail especially during hunting. It is the smallest of the retrievers and is often mistaken for a small golden retriever. Tollers are known to be intelligent easy to please alert and high energy dogs.

It is often referred to as a toller. Pets4homes found 1 nova scotia duck tolling retriever dogs and puppies for stud in the uk. Date published newest date updated oldest date created newest date created oldest price lowest price highest. The nova scotia duck tolling retriever is a rare breed that originated in the little river district of nova scotia a province on canada s atlantic coast.

The nova scotia duck tolling retriever breed is also commonly known by the names little river duck dog yarmouth toller nsdr toller scotty novie tolling retriever little red duck dog. Originally known as little river duck. They were crossed with retrievers and working spaniels. The nova scotia duck tolling retriever also known as the toller looks like a small golden retriever.

The nova scotia duck tolling retriever originates from canada. The deep chest insulates the dogs from the cold. This medium sized muscular dog is the smallest of the retriever breeds and is known for luring ducks in cold weather and water. Read our nova scotia duck tolling retriever buying advice page for information on this dog breed.

While many people think this is a new breed the origins of the nova scotia duck tolling retriever nsdtr or toller run deeper than many of today s better known and more established breeds. Tolling red decoy dogs probably accompanied their masters from great britain to nova scotia. Play fetch with a tireless toller until your right arm falls off and. It was recognized by the canadian kennel club in 1915 with 15 tollers registered that year.