Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever - Top 10 Facts

The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a medium-sized gundog bred primarily for hunting.
Often mistaken for a small Golden Retriever, these dogs are the smallest of the retrievers.

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In this video, we are counting down the top 10 facts about the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever that you might not know.

A Quick Overview:
Group: Sporting Dogs
Weight: 35 to 50 pounds
Height: 1 foot, 5 inches to 1 foot, 9 inches tall at the shoulder
Life Expectancy: 10 to 14 years

The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a rare breed that originated in the Little River district of Nova Scotia, a province on Canada's Atlantic coast. Originally known as Little River Duck Dogs, they were renamed the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever — a mouthful, even for a retriever, so most fans call them Tollers.

This sporting breed has a lot going for it: personality, versatility, and an easy-care coat. They're the smallest of all the retriever breeds and share many of the same traits, such as a strong working drive, intelligence, and happy nature. But the breed has some drawbacks as well. They can be strong-willed and are not as eager to please as a Labrador or Golden Retriever. If allowed to, they will take control of a household.

They need to be guided by people who are firm, fair, and consistent. Even then they can be inventive in getting their way. With training, however, that intelligence and inventiveness can be channeled into almost any activity. They're best suited to life with a weekend hunter or an active family who enjoys hiking or participating in dog sports, such as agility, flyball, and Frisbee.

Tollers love kids. They're great for playing ball or pulling a child on a skateboard. They get along well with other dogs, especially other Tollers. Their prey drive, however, may send them careening after cats or other animals that look like a good sport.

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[katieandree]

"And are often mistaken for a small ... Golden Retriever ..." inserts photo of a Cocker Spaniel puppy ....

[eastcoastshark]

I had a toller for 15 years, he was an amazing dog and we lucked out he was actually really quiet and only barked like 5 times in his life but my grandmother had one that barked at every car that drove by

[virginiaforester]

I know a family who has 4 of these dogs and a golden. They are so fun and energetic.

[nikhil.ramesh]

I lucked out and found one at a shelter! His name is Roman. He is a puppy I got him a few days ago at 9 weeks old and he’s already learned so much and is so intelligent and we have a great bond already

[donaldwood]

The best baby I ever had, just a joy to be with. She passed away a year or so ago and I still miss her very much

[martinpiilberg]

I have one! Mine doesn’t almost bark and is veryvery friendly. She isn’t aggressive at all but at the same time is a very good housekeeper to let you know of all of the weird noises and so on. She runs really fast and likes to play and run a lot. She wants to be with people and sleep next to them. Also they listen very well! But they don’t need so much cleaning and stuff in my opinion. They are really clean dogs. They have also a really soft fur! Overall a really good dog to have!

[robertthaler]

It was over thirty years ago we saw a toller while camping in a park in Nova Scotia. Very shortly after, we came to own Ben. He was a beautiful, wonderful dog. He was a very handsome dog and knew it. I was known to people in our town as Ben's owner. Quite clever -he would walk off leash by your side and sit-stay outside post office while I would go in, although a passing squirrel would occasionally be too much temptation. He liked to be doing things with people but never fawning. Didn't particularly like swimming but loved to go out in a canoe, He has been gone nearly twenty years and I still miss the guy>

[eurodoc]

Best dog I've ever owned. Such a great personality. And mine didn't do the scream.

[EPBF]

She like a mini Gold Retriever ...affectionate, bright, can run as fast as 45/hour but while active this doggies loves to lie with there owners. I pray you find a wonderful home. Canadians that own these dog 🐕🐕🐕 have been very pleased❤❤❤❤

[justmythoughts.]

i had a Duck tolling retriever when i was a kid, he was the best dog i ever had! So polite and gentle. I miss you Ruzpin!!!😍✊💋❤️

[rossedwardmiller]

Lucked into a toller mix at a rescue for $300. She's the best dog I've ever met.

[sammyjamjars]

I got my toller from the rescue and wasn't sure what she was for the first two years. This summed it up perfectly.

[YoursUntruly]

I’m from Nova Scotia and didn’t know these dogs existed until today. 😂

[soulpokerlmdy]

I have owned tollers my entire life and they are by far my favorite breed I have ever encountered. Their personalities are hilarious And yes they do in fact scream

[iangraham]

i have a male toller and hes about to turn 11. he shows no signs of slowing down other than increased napping times. he is very smart and sometimes too smart for his own good lol. theyre a very hearty breed and we have had him hunting with us in colder temperatures with no problems.

[kaidiraukas]

Very good video! Loved it.
I have 1, 5y old toller and she is active, friendly and loooves kids. With this breed you have to work and exercise with them a lot. Obedience training is must have. This breed is not sure for lazy persons, they keep you busy and if they are not tired enough they whine or bring you toys. Mine screams when she is very exited or for snow shovel etc.

[xharts]

I have a 8 month old Toller. She is quite independent and strong willed. She loves playing and swimming, making ur a lot of fun.
When enough excised is given she likes to take naps and look cute in the process.

[HelenMarts]

I have 2 Tollers - a 3.5-year-old male and a 5-month-old male. Both very smart, very independent and curious! My older is more submissive and very gentle, but my younger one is more dominant and very feisty (so far, hehe). My older Toller is a licenced therapy dog (something that many don't believe from the "crazy energetic" breed) and loves children so, so much! The puppy is still young so we don't know for sure how he will be with children, but he sure loves them and it seems if the "baby shark" phase is over, he will also be a wonderful buddy for all children. Oh, and about the scream! My older one has always been a quiet one - the scream has only happened in agility class or somewhere where he sees other dogs have fun and he can not join. But that's trainable and we have our ways to distract him now. And seeing people dive into water or make splashes also makes him scream sometimes, hehe. My younger one hasn't screamed, BUT he is vocal - some barking and whining is an everyday thing. We have 2 cats so since he is still a puppy and hasn't learned yet (like my older Toller), he still chases them from time to time and barks at them.

[LOSOSOS]

We just got ours since mid-February. JJ Moose, a meanwhile 15 week young male, coming from the Targaryen Kennel. Mom is a gorgeous little lady called Ellaria and Dad is Bruno from Estonia. A strong and beautiful dad. Both parents are first parents giving birth to 9 offspring. Moose is a super clever and absorbs his knowledge like a sponge. He started barking two weeks ago. His screaming started earlier. Screaming occurs whenever he has to wait for his food (to cool down for instance). Or whenever he's overly active (playing ball is an excellent reason).

[ericagavel]

I live about 15 minute drive from their birthplace in Yarmouth NS, Canada