Origin

The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever evolved in Nova Scotia that is Scotland. People brought this breed to Scotland and there this breed was mixed with many hunting breeds and many retrievers. The name of this breed before was Little River Duck Dog. In 1950 this breed was recognized.

General Description

The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is average sized and has a well developed figure. They are strong and have a stout and strong body. They have a large head and a round shaped long muzzle with a brown coloured nose at the tip. Their eyes are almond shaped and black and they are set wide apart. The Nova has a broad neck and full of fur and they have well proportioned straight limbs and stocky legs. They have a broad chest which touches the shoulders and a level backside. Their tail is long and furry and their ears are pendant shaped and they hang by their head.

Character

The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is very playful and very enthusiastic. They love to work and love to play. They are very intelligent and soothing in nature. They love kids too much and they are very good to them. They are also good to other pets and strangers. They love human companionship to a great level and love to stay with their family. They should not be left alone for a long time and they also prove to be great companions. These dogs are great swimmers and they can easily bear the ice cold water. They sometimes bark to make their master alert.

Temperament

The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are very cute, well behaved and intelligent by nature. They have a charming and confident attitude. The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are very cute and always have a tendency to please the family members. This breed is very much devoted to their masters. They love human attention and love to stay with the family. If left alone for a long time they can behave in a destructive manner. They are very good to children and other pets. The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers also mix very well with the strangers. They love to bark and they also bark if they smell a threat. Not at all recommended for a micro family as they love to stay amongst people all the times. Sometimes the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers can be little bit aloof of strangers and animals they do not know.

Training

The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are intelligent and easy to train. Sometimes they may be a bit independent but that is not a factor. Training should be done with consistency, firmness and fairness.

Health

Just as many other breed the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers may suffer from hip dysplasia, heart problems etc. They may also be affected by skin allergies and eye problems. Their average life span of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers 10-12 years.