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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Medium Breed
This breed is a loving, caring breed, not to mention a beautiful-looking breed that is very bright and will always look out for the wellbeing of their owner.
Breed standards
Country of origin
Canada
Weight
Males 20-23kg / 45-51lbs;
Females 17-20kg / 37-43lbs (standards may vary)
Height
Males 48-51cm / 19-20in;
Females 45-48cm / 18-19in (standards may vary)
Coat
Medium-length, water-repellent and soft, with a softer undercoat; may have a slight wave, but otherwise straight
Markings
Various shades of red or orange. White markings at tip of tail, feet, chest and blaze.
Lifespan
Above average, 12-15 years
They love the water, as that is where they were bred to be, and playing about on land with anyone that is willing to throw a ball. Their caring instinct has led to reports of them saving their owner's life: on one occasion, a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever steadied itself in readiness to take the weight of its owner and drag her to safety from a crumbling rock ledge.
Temperament
A charming breed, the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a friend for life. Loyal and brave, it will look out for you, doing its best to protect you from any danger it perceives. They are always willing to play and, loyal to their retrieving background, they will fetch a ball anytime it is thrown for them. They get on well with other animals and are easy to train, which helps make them ideal companions.
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PoorChildrenGood
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VeryCombativenessNot very
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VeryDominanceNot very
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Not veryFriendlinessGood
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Not veryIndependenceVery
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LoudNoiseQuiet
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Not veryTrainabilityVery
Good to know
The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a determined, beautiful breed whose popularity increases year after year. Its passion and zest for life make it a great companion and fun to be around.
- Makes a wonderful family pet and is excellent with children
- Extremely versatile
- Performs well as a watchdog
- Adapts well to most climates
- Fairly inactive indoors
- Seasonally heavy shedder
- Regular grooming and some trimming and stripping is needed
- Not a dog recommended for novice owners
- Requires sufficient daily physical activity and mental stimulation
- Can be prone to Progressive Retinal Atrophy, thyroid and autoimmune problems