Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Origin: Canada

Dog Breed Group: Gun Dog

Life Span: 12-15 years

Weight: Male: 16-23, Female: 15-22

Height: Male: 18-21, Female: 17-20

Origin of Name: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a medium-sized gundog bred primarily for hunting.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Dog Breed

Size

Temperament

Shedding

Drooling

Monthly keeping cost

Medium

Zero

High

Negligible

Hair Everywhere

Zero

Excess

Premium*	Standard*

About Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Life Span*12-15 years
Getting a puppy homeExpensive
Popularity

Star Super star
Availability

Rare Easy to get

Introduction

The small name hooliganism is the smallest AKC, ideally standing 18 or 19 at the shoulder. Toler's trademark is a coat of stunning crimson, ranging from golden red to dark copper, with white markings. Strong and agile, tollers are medium dogs: medium in size, bone, and coat length. Almond-shaped eyes project a cautious expression.

Toilers are spirited athletes who need an outlet for their boundless enthusiasm: hunting, hiking, camping, and, of course, swimming (for which they are ideally suited, down to their web legs). Tolar are smart, beautiful, affectionate companions, but these red tornadoes can only be recommended for those who have enough time and energy to usefully capture them.

History

The ""Scotty Dog"", a Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever, is a small, energetic retriever by 19th-century players at the Little River District of Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, who were once the ""Darmouth Toler"" and the ""Little River Duck Dog"". Alternative breed names).

Toilers were created to employ a simple hunting method. They emulate the curious activity of foxes, whose color and quick movements create a strange attraction on the waterfowl. The sight of Toler playing along the shoreline arouses curiosity of the duck offshore. The feathery tail and red coat of the dog all scream ""I'm a fox!"" Gullible duck. The birds are placed in the range of gunpoint, where the duck goose is cooked. (The name of the breed comes from a Middle English word, ""tolan,"" meaning ""to woo"" or ""summons"" in — John Donne's famous poem that begins, ""Ask for whom the bell does not toll .. . "") Toler is then sent to retrieve the game below and gently return it to the hand of your human companion. The only other prevalent breed in the world that specializes in this fox technique is the Dutch Gundog known as Koikerhondje aka Dutch Deco Spaniel.

Today, tollers still hunt in this style, if so, this curious and agreeing retriever is asked. But the modern dog is a multidisciplinary worker, who can think of anything throughout the day. ""Toilers completely involve themselves in everything,"" one breed expert writes. ""Whether stealing from the counter, chasing a ball, breaking the ice to get a bird, or curling up on the couch, everything is done 100 percent.""

When the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever received AKC approval in 2003, it became the breed with the longest name in the AKC stud book. At 35 characters / places, it overtook Petit Basset Griffon Vendein.

General Appearance

It is a medium-sized, powerful, compact, balanced dog that is the smallest of the complainants. Toler's attitude and bearing suggest strength with a high degree of agility. He is alert, firm and quick with a willingness to work and please.

There is a slight sad or anxious expression when many tollers do not work. The moment there is little indication that retrieval is required, they determine themselves for spring action with intense concentration and expression of excitement. The heavily feathered tail is kept high in constant speed while working.

Pros - Cons

Pros

This breed is easy to train, they are commonly healty and require minimum grooming

Cons

This breed is not very bright, they are prone to allergies and have seperation anxiety

Breeding

The gestation period in lasts for 60-64 days The primary period of the reproductive cycle of the female is called Proestrus and goes on for around 9 days. During this time the females begin to draw in males. The subsequent part is the Estrus when the bitch is receptive to the male. It goes on for around 3 to 11 days. The third part is the Diestrus. Usually, it happens around day 14. In this period the bitch's discharge changes for distinctive red and reaching its end. The vulva gets back to average, and she will no longer allow mating. The fourth part called the Anestrus. The time span between heat periods ordinarily keeps going around a half year. The litter size ranges between 6 to 8 puppies at a time'

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Grooming

Toilers require weekly brushing to make their brushes look their best. During the shedding season, daily brushing is often in order. Pay special attention to the coat around and under the ear, as it is more likely to become finer and knot in these areas. Because tollers must be presented as naturally as possible, minimal additional grooming is preferred, and is usually limited to cleaning the areas around the ears and feet. Special care must be taken to remove excess hair from between the pads of the feet, as this will help your toler maintain traction on indoor surfaces. Attention should also be given to trimming nails, preferably weekly.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Training

Intelligent by nature, taller are often a curious mixture of stubborn and soft. Sometimes he has a chess mind and a spaniel's heart. These characteristics can make them challenging to train, because you don't always know that they are "putting one on you." Most tolls respond well to reward-based training. They usually want to know what is in it for them and enjoy the opportunity to "learn to earn". They like training to be fun, so short, productive sessions are best. However, it is still important to have consequences for undesirable reactions. As one Tolar owner said, "You don't want them to think they are living on a cruise ship.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Nutrition

Most tollers have a medium of high energy level and are generally not content until they can engage in some type of physical exercise on a daily basis. A fast, 30-minute walk and / or a pair of ball-chasing sessions per day will suffice for many toilers, although some will require more. Because tollers like to engage and work with their owners, many owners participate in canine sports such as agility, flyball or fieldwork to transmit the breed's extra energy. Engaging in these games has the added benefit of strengthening the bond between the owner and the toler.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Exercise

Toler should perform well on high quality dog food, whether it is commercially manufactured or prepared with the supervision and approval of your vet. Any diet should be appropriate for the age of the dog (puppy, adult or senior). Some dogs are at risk of being overweight, so watch your dog's calorie consumption and weight level. Treatment training can be an important aid, but giving too much can lead to obesity. Know which human foods are safe for dogs, and which are not. If you have any concerns about your dog's weight or diet, check with your vet. Clean, fresh water must be available at all times.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Health

Toilers are a relatively healthy breed, with a life expectancy of 12 to 14 years. Health concerns in the breed include Addison's disease, which often does not surface, unless the dog is middle-aged, the dog may already have an offspring until it is diagnosed. is. Efforts to develop gene-marker tests have so far been unsuccessful. Toilers are also more prone than other breeds to develop autoimmune related issues.

Recommended health tests from the National Breed Club:

Hip evaluation
Ophthalmologist evaluation
PRA Optigen DNA Test
Cardiac examination
Juvenile Addison's Disease (JADD) DNA test