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.
The life span of a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is 11 - 13 years.
The Duck Tolling Retriever
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Nova Scotia, Canada
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.
yes don't all purebreed dogs shed
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever sheds a great deal. This can be controlled (or at least minimized) with daily brushing.
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.
hunting dog, especially hunting ducks.
there are lots of dogs that can hunt heres a few. beagle, labrador, novia scotia duck tolling retriever, golden 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.
Tecnically i think the retriever is better, but it depends on the dog you think would be better for you. Our family babysits a Duck Tolling Retriever, and i think the dog is sweet and very energetic. She loves the water and REALLY loves to fetch. Both breeds are full of energy and should love to swim. But if you want your dog to really like fetching, get the Retriever.