ADDITIONAL NOVA SCOTIA DUCK TOLLING PICTURES
Family: Retriever
Breed Group: Gun Dog
Origin: Canada, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia
Date of Origin: Early 19th century
Originally used for: Lure hunting
Used today: Companion, Sporting,
Other Name(s): Little River Duck Dog, Little Red Duck Dog, Yarmouth Toller
History of the Breed: These dogs were used to lure or draw waterfowl to within gunshot range of hunters, the dogs would then be
sent out to retrieve these dead or wounded birds. The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is believed to have originated in Yarmouth County,
Nova Scotia, Canada. The development of the breed likely came from the red decoy dog that was brought to Nova Scotia by early settlers
from Europe. Crosses with other breeds, including spaniels, setters, retrievers, and collies were likely used to produced the modern
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever.
Official breed status was granted by the Canadian Kennel Club in 1945. American Kennel Club granted full recognition into the Sporting Group
on July 1, 2003.
General Appearance: A medium size dog, and the smallest breed in the retriever family. The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
has a slightly wedge shaped broad head with almond shaped eyes that are set well apart. Eye color blends with the coat. The triangle shaped
feathered drop ears are set high and well back on the head. The jaws are strong enough to carry a sizeable bird. The nose is broad with
the nostrils well open, tapering at the tip. The nose color is black or blends with the coat color.
The body has a deep chest with the brisket reaching to the elbow. The back is strong, short and straight. The loins are strong and muscular.
The tail is broad at the base well feathered, and reaches to the hock and is carried below the back except when alert, then it is held
high in a curve above the back. The medium sized feet are webbed. The red or orange colored coat is of moderate length with the ears and the
tail being heavily feathered and the legs somewhat feathered.
Height & Weight:
Height 17-21 Inches
Weight 37-51 Pounds
Coat: A double coat, with the outer coat being of moderate length and waterproof and the undercoat being dense. The tail
is heavily feathered and the legs are moderately feathered.
Color: The coat color may be any shade of red or orange with some white on the chest, feet, nose, head, and tip of the tail.
Grooming needs: Medium, the coat should be brushed weekly based on activity level.
Temperament of Breed: Family loving, intelligent, and patient.
Friendly with children: Excellent
Friendly with other dogs: Yes
Suitability as a watchdog: Yes
Exercise Level: High
Health Issues with the Breed:
Major: PRA - Progressive retinal atrophy, Addison's disease, hip dysplasia
Minor:
Life Expectancy: 12-13 Years
2006 AKC Ranking: 110
First Registered by the AKC: 2003
Registries: CKC, FCI, UKC, CKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR
ACR -American Canine Registry
AKC -American Kennel Club
ANKC -Australian National Kennel Club
APRI -American Pet Registry Inc.
CKC -Continental Kennel Club
CKC -Canadian Kennel Club
FCI -Fédération Cynologique Internationale
KCGB -Kennel Club of Great Britain
NKC -National Kennel Club
NZKC -New Zealand Kennel Club
UKC -United Kennel Club
Breed Organizations & Associations:
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club (USA)
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club of Canada
The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club
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