From the name of the breed it is already clear that the birthplace of the dog is Nova Scotia, or rather the province in eastern Canada. Historians do not have exact information on the way this breed is bred, but it originates from the times of "luring red dogs". The English spaniel, collie , sheltie, gold retivier and also some types of Irish setter took part in the breeding of the New Scotland terrier. As a result of this unusual mix, this cute and talented four-footed creature appeared. Canadians abbreviate the breed of the dog as a toller, and the pedantic English prefer to call the breed a Nova Scotia toner retriever. Especially popular is the dog in the Scandinavian countries and England.
The appearance of a Nova Scotian duck retriever
Externally, the toiler resembles a playful chanterelle with a wedge-shaped head and highly planted hanging ears, expressive eyes of an amber tint and a fluffy tail, which, when hunting, gently rises upward. The height at the withers at the toller is 40-50 cm, and the weight is from 18 to 23 kg. Puppies are born very small, 10-15 cm in size. The Nova Scotian retriever is well adapted for hunting near the water - it has a dense waterproof coat and an undercoat that protects against cold. Retweier has a reddish color and white marks on the chest, tail, limbs and forehead.
Toller is the smallest representative of the genus of retrievers, but the size does not matter - he has such qualities that his brothers can not boast. He has a well developed guarding instinct, he is pointed with strangers, but as soon as he realizes that they are not dangerous, he immediately starts playing with them. He also perfectly preys on ducks thanks to sensitive hearing and smell.
Care and training of a toller
For the normal development and preservation of the shape of the dog requires a lot of physical exercise and free space. A fast and energetic dog needs strict training, otherwise it can become stubborn and uncontrollable.
It is quite easy to take care of a Nova Scotian retriever. It is necessary only to periodically comb the silky coat and bathe it with shampoo for dogs .
Dogs of this breed are quite strong health. However, they may suffer from a hip joint shift and retinal atrophy. To determine the cause of the disease, the veterinarian should examine the eyes and joints of the dog.