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hunting dog, especially hunting ducks.

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Q: What was the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever first bred for?
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What is the life span of a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?

The life span of a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is 11 - 13 years.


What type of dog is the Nova Scotia Duck tolling retriever bred from?

The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling retriever was bred from working setter type dogs and retriever breeds. Some report that the bred originated in Canada and some report that they were first bred Nova Scotia.


Where did the Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever come from?

Nova Scotia, Canada


How much do Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever's cost?

how much does a nova scotia duck tolling retreiver cost in America


Do nova scotia duck tolling retrievers shed a lot?

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever sheds a great deal. This can be controlled (or at least minimized) with daily brushing.


Do nova scotia duck tolling retrievers shed?

They have a thick double coat which sheds seasonally. source: wikipedia


How did the duck tolling retriever get its name?

The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever gets its name for its ability to "toll" or lure waterfowl (ducks, etc.) with their unique color coat. After the bird has been lured, a hunter will call the dog back and shoot the bird. The dog with then retrieve the query. Nova Scotia comes from the region in which the breed was first bred.


What is the scientific name for Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever?

Canis lupis is the Family and species, one of seven for the Canis Family. The domesticated dog's subspecies is, "familiaris." So all dogs the including the Nova Scotia Duck Toller fall under "Canis lupis familiaris.


What is Nova Scotia's nationality?

First off, Nova Scotia is not a nation, so it cannot have a national animal. There is no official recognition of any animal as a Nova Scotia symbol, but unofficially, it would be the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever.


What is a nova scotia duck-tolling retriever?

The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, or Toller for short, is a medium-sized breed of gundog bred primarily for hunting. It is the smallest of the retrievers, and is often mistaken for a small Golden Retriever.


What breed of dogs are raised for hunting?

there are lots of dogs that can hunt heres a few. beagle, labrador, novia scotia duck tolling retriever, golden retriever


What is the average height of a nova scotia duck tolling retriever?

43 to 53 cm at the shoulder. The males are slightly larger than the females.