The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever - playful water hunter
Anyone with such a great character deserves to have such a complicated name. The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, or shortened to "Toller", is an open-minded, friendly, and smart working dog breed from Canada. Once bred for luring and retrieving waterfowl, the redhead still loves water and nature today. But is the Toller also a dog for →family, everyday life, and beginners? Find out now!
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever in Portrait
Origin: Canada
Size: 42-54 cm
Weight: 17-23 kg
Life expectancy: 10-14 years
Character: intelligent, playful, eager to work, friendly
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Character and Nature
Friendly, open-minded, and full of energy - among the →medium-sized dog breeds, the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is categorized as one of the adventurous and nature-loving four-legged friends. Like all working breeds, the Toller thrives when fulfilling a task and has what it takes to engage in an activity for a long time. As a natural water hunter, he brings a great passion for water and anyone who wants to please him should plan regular outings to lakes and seas.
He shows openness and friendliness to his people and other animals living in the household, although his hunting instinct should not be underestimated, especially around cats. Towards strangers, he behaves neutral to reserved. At times, the Toller can also display a certain level of alertness and announce visitors loudly.
Due to his eagerness to work and people-oriented nature, the Toller is a →well-trainable breed. Dog-experienced individuals who have time and desire to work with their four-legged friend will get along well with him.
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Training and Care
One thing is certain: as sweet and beautiful as the Toller looks - he is not a cuddly toy! The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever loves swimming and retrieving. Consequently, a few rounds in nature or even pure physical exercise like cycling is not sufficient to →properly exercise him. Interested parties in the breed should be aware of this, as not only training but also caring for a Toller can be quite time-consuming.
On the other hand, the appropriate nutrition does not have to be time-consuming! With our dog food, you provide your four-legged friend with fresh meat, crunchy fruits and vegetables, exquisite herbs, and rich oils. Just open the package and let them feast!
Unser Futter für Hunde: gesund, ehrlich, lecker.
Properly exercised and well trained by his people, the Toller also makes a great family dog. Because he has nothing against →children. Of course, like any dog breed, he should be given sufficient retreat options. The active four-legged friend can quickly become overstimulated, and →designated resting places as well as good rest training help him to calm down.
Since the four-legged friend is →very smart and wants to learn a lot, a →visit to dog school is recommended from puppy age. Here he can also pursue his playfulness and learn to communicate and interact appropriately with his peers.
