Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Breed Information

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Weight:

37-51 pounds (17-23 kg.)

Height:

17-21 inches (43-53 cm.)

Color:

Color is any shade of red, ranging from a golden red through dark coppery red

Temperament:

The charming, hard-working Toller is a gentle but active breed. They are sensible, devoted to its family, and excellent with older children, but can be wary of strange adults. They do not have the all-forgiving temperament of a Golden Retriever and should not be left unsupervised with young children who have not yet learned how to interact with dogs. Potential owners should note the "Toller scream," a high-pitched and very loud utterance made up of a growl, whine, bark, and howl. The dog will do this to show great excitement and, depending on the dog, any other reason. But they are very good with kids who respect them

Grooming:

Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever has a coat that needs to be brushed each week. There is little need to cut the coat, and these dogs will shed a standard amount of fur.

Training:

They are highly intelligent and easy to train, although many get bored with repetition.

Exercise:

They need plenty of activity, both physical and mental, throughout their lives. They love to retrieve and swim.

Life Expectancy:

around 12-14 years

Litter Size:

average 4-6 puppies

Country of origin:

Canada

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