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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Smallest retriever — bred to lure ducks within range by playing.
GroupSporting
OriginCanada (Nova Scotia)
Weight16–23 kg
Height43–53 cm
Lifespan12–14 years
Energy level
Trainability
Grooming needs
Good with kids
Good with other pets
Hypoallergenic
Watchdog instinct
Novice-owner OK
The "Toller" was developed in 19th-century Nova Scotia to "toll" (lure) ducks within shooting range by playing along the shoreline — the ducks' curiosity drew them in. Smallest of the retriever group, but equally trainable.
Temperament
Energetic, bright, devoted, sometimes intense.
Exercise needs
90 minutes daily plus retrieving / swimming.
Grooming
Medium coat with feathering. Brush 2× weekly.
Common health issues
Hip dysplasia. PRA. Addison's disease. Cleft palate.
👍 Best for
Active families, water-loving households, sport homes.
👎 Not best for
Sedentary households.
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