Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever - Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Temperament

One of the smallest retrievers around, the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a reliable, enthusiastic, and cheerful dog. These dogs make great companions and pets, and are well suited to the more inexperienced dog owner as well as those with experience. The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has a mild manner and a gentle nature. He is a spirited and energetic dog, and enjoys plenty of exercise and play - his favorite activities include playing fetch and swimming. Early socialization to avoid timidity is important with this breed, and plenty of mental and physical stimulation is required to keep him alert and interested. The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever does have a tendency to chew, which needs to be kept under control, and some can be strong headed and dominant.

The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a playful and happy creature, and is always eager to please his owner. He is an intelligent dog and quick to learn, but boredom and distraction can sometimes make training a challenge - owners need to be confident and assertive, whilst always using positive reward-based training methods for best results. The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever can whine when he gets excited, and most enjoy digging up the garden. This is a sociable and friendly breed, and gets along well with gentle children, as well as with other pets. Most will be a little wary of strangers at first. The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever will bark, and this means that he can be an effective watchdog, but he is too gentle and good natured to make it as a guard dog. These dogs will fare well with a family that is active and has plenty of time to dedicate to a pet.
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Appearance

The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is medium in size, and has a sweet, intelligent expression. His silky coat is close fitting and long, and he has a wavy, lustrous undercoat. The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has webbed feet, and the coloring of the coat comes in shades of orange or red, often with white markings. This is a dog that carried himself with grace and dignity, and has a sturdy build. The weight of the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is around 35-50 pounds, and he is around 17-22 inches in height.
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Grooming

The grooming requirements for the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever are moderate. You will need to brush his coat around twice weekly, and trim the hair around his bottom for hygiene reasons. To reduce the risk of infection, you should also check that his ears are clean and dry. The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a moderate shedder, and sheds all year round, so he is not best suited to those with allergies.
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Health Problems and Life Expectancy

The life expectancy of the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is around 12-14 years. He is generally a healthy breed, but there are a few health issues to look out for. This includes HD, PRA, heart defects, and thyroid problems. The parents of the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever should have OFA and CERF certificates.
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever History

The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever originates from Canada, and was bred to help hunt duck in the water by baiting them into the range of the gun. The breed is thought to go back over a century, and was registered with the AKC in 2001.

# AKANA
# SizeMedium
# Ease of trainingMedium/High
# GroomingMedium
# SheddingMedium
# Exercise neededRuns and long walks everyday
# Energy levelHigh
# ProtectionLow
# Good with childrenYes, with older, gentle children
# Health clearancesOFA, CERF. Also thyroid and heart examinations
# Popularity110/155