Toller

The Nova Scotia retriever (officially called Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, that is, the "New Scotland luring duck retriever"), in a simple way, is a hunting dog. The whole world was declared their existence in 1945 in Canada. And in 1987 the breed was recognized in the international cynological federation and to this day has become quite popular in many countries of Europe. Their abbreviated name "Toller" comes from the word "Tollen", which means "take, draw." The modern meaning of the word "Toller" means quite another - the bell ringer, the bell.

Breed description

The average growth of this breed is 45-51 cm. If we consider the toller along with other retrievers, this breed is distinguished by its compact size, but it is not inferior in stamina. They have a red-red color with white (at least one) marks on the face, chest, tail and paws. The very same coat is medium-length, water-repellent, with a thick undercoat. On the back, the coat is sometimes wavy. The head is wedge-shaped, with a fairly wide round skull, with a smooth but noticeable transition from the forehead to the muzzle. The eyes of the retriever are medium-sized and light yellow in color, and the ears are highly set, fairly thick and hanging. The color of the eyelids, the lobes of the nose and lips is usually black or can match the color of the coat.

Characteristics of character

For the whole world the Nova Scotian duck retriever is known for its unique ability to lure (due to its playfulness) and bring waterfowl. For this, the tortiller is also popular with most hunters. Still, being a puppy, a toller chooses a host in the family and then tries to follow only him. As for strangers and dogs, the retrievers are quite alienated to them.

A Nova Scotian toller retriever is easy to train, only if this happens in a game form, he is also intelligent and absolutely not aggressive. Has developed a hunting instinct, is hardy and energetic. Dogs of this breed are considered excellent swimmers. Persevering the retriever on land and in water, quickly responds to any given sign. Toller is cheerful and plays with the owner with pleasure, and having escaped to the hunt, he is transformed into a cheerful, luminous dog. The average lifespan of the retriever is 15 years.

Care

The toller requires weekly combing of the hair, and during the molt the procedure should be performed more often. The dog's claws should be cut short. Both adult dogs and puppies of Nova Scotch retrievers need physical training and free space.