Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever for sale in the Netherlands
The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is the smallest retriever, developed to lure and retrieve ducks and known for speed, sensitivity and high arousal. A suitable owner checks daily needs, health and breeding records before choosing either a puppy or an adult dog.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
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- Origin
- Canada, Nova Scotia
- Height
- 45–51 cm
- Weight
- Approximately 17–23 kg
- Life expectancy
- 11–14 years
- Coat
- Medium-length water-resistant red double coat. Brush weekly
- Energy
- Very high: retrieving, swimming, tracking and prolonged exercise every day
- Character
- Sociable, willing, intelligent, energetic and people-oriented
- Suitable for
- Active retriever homes with water safety and daily cooperation
Background and temperament
The breed was developed in Canada, Nova Scotia as the smallest retriever, developed to lure and retrieve ducks and known for speed, sensitivity and high arousal. That original task still shapes drive, pace and independence. Expect the breed behaviour described here and do not choose on appearance alone. Build retrieving, steadiness, release and cooperation through rewards and prevent endless toy throwing from feeding arousal or injury. Start socialisation, solitude and calm handling while young, using rewards and clear predictable boundaries. A stable dog can recover from new stimuli without continually barking, fleeing or threatening.
Exercise and daily care
Provide serious retrieving and, where possible, swimming every day, rinse polluted water away and dry ears, skin and coat completely. Coat care is: Medium-length water-resistant red double coat. Brush weekly. Also inspect ears, teeth, nails, skin and pads weekly. Keep the dog lean and increase running, jumping, cycling or heavy work gradually while growing. A garden does not replace shared exercise, mental work and rest. Teach an off-switch too, so extensive activity does not become chronic agitation.
Health and choosing a breeder
Request hip, elbow, ECVO and cardiac assessment plus DNA status for PRA, CEA, JADD, DE and CLAM and discuss autoimmunity and epilepsy. Request original results linked to both parents and verify date, identity and assessing body. A verbal promise or DNA panel alone is insufficient. Discuss longevity, behaviour, causes of death and relatedness across the family. Choose a breeder who records problems, socialises puppies appropriately and values functional build and temperament above colour, size or show results.
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