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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.

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