Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Origin

Canada

Attractive to:

Duck hunters or those looking for an active compaion to take part in activities such as agility, flyball, tracking or obedience.

Not the best for:

Anyone not interested in canine sports. Tollers are working dogs and are happiest when they have a job to do.

Aliases:

Toller

Cross between:

None

Size:

Medium
A bit smaller than a Labrador.

Exercise Needs:

Medium (About an hour)
Doesn't have to be a solid hour, you can give them lots of short walks.

Coat:

Double trouble!
There she blows. Dense undercoat that could stuff a mattress when you start combing it out.

Shedding:

Moderate shedding
All canines drop some hair, think of it as dog glitter!

Life expectancy:

8 years

Good first dog?:

No