Gundog American Cocker Spaniel Bracco Italiano Brittany Chesapeake Bay Retriever Clumber Spaniel Cocker Spaniel (English) Curly Coated Retriever English Pointer English Setter English Springer Spaniel Field Spaniel Flat Coated Retriever German Short Haired Pointer German Wire Haired Pointer Golden Retriever Gordon Setter Hungarian Vizsla Irish Red and White Setter Irish Setter Irish Water Spaniel Italian Spinone Kooikerhondje Labrador Retriever Large Munsterlander Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Sussex Spaniel Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel

He is a medium sized, powerful dog measuring about 45 - 51cm and weighing up to 51lbs. The coat is of medium length, lying close to the body with feathering on the chest, legs and tail; he is in all shades of red to orange, with or without white tipping to the tail and white on the feet, chest and a blaze on the head. Having been selectively bred over the years for his eagerness to retrieve he is a very energetic and active dog. This makes the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrriever a natural at agility and flyball, and also has a nose good enough for tracking.

He was introduced into the UK in 1988 and has acquired an enthusiastic following since then. A playful and intelligent dog he makes a really excellent companion for the family who wants to have fun with their dog.

To read the Kennel Club Breed Standard fopr the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever click here. 

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Selected Books

The time to make sure that this is the right breed for you is before you bring him home; if you and your Toller are to be happy together there is plenty of research to be done.  Even if you do not intend to work him, having an appreciation of Gundog Training will help you understand why he behaves as he does. 

In addition to learning what kind of behaviour is specific to Gundogs, understanding your dog, and what his motivations are on a more general level can save a lot of confusion and misunderstandings for both you and him. Many mistakes can be avoided, and quick solutions reached if you have the basics of puppy training to guide you through all the early settling in difficulties.  It helps, too, to have some idea of basic healthcare so you can make informed judgements about whether a visit to the vet is necessary or if there is a simple remedy.  For example, many cases of upset tummies are best cured by 24 hour starvation.  The books we have chosen will be able to guide you as to whether your dog can be treated at home, or a visit to the surgery is necessary.

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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Breed Club

NOVA SCOTIA DUCK TOLLING RETRIEVER CLUB Sec. Mrs B Harding. Tel No: 01235 813749

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Contact  the Breed Club. They should be able to give you information about dogs requiring homes and procedures for re-homing; if you are in the unfortunate position of having to re-home your own Toller, please go through breed rescue. They will not be judgmental and are best able to find the right permanent home for your dog.

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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Breeders

• Decoymans 
• Foxdown  

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If you are looking for a puppy contact the Breed Clubs and the Breeders listed and visit the puppyfinder website where there is a great deal of information on hereditary conditions.  If you are a Breeder and wish to advertise your puppies puppyfinder is an excellent showcase.

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