Medium Sporting Group

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Also called Duck Toller, Little Red Duck Dog, Little River Duck Dog, Toller and Yarmouth Toller

Great with kids
Easy to train
Needs space
Needs lots of exercise
Sheds a lot

The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a medium-sized breed of gun dog that originated in Nova Scotia. It is an active and energetic breed, with a short, wavy coat. Its head is large and round, with small, erect ears. Its legs are strong and muscular, and its tail is usually docked. The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is an intelligent and loyal breed, and it makes an excellent family pet. It is an active breed, and it needs plenty of exercise and mental stimulation. It is loyal and affectionate, and it enjoys spending time with its family.

Weight: 35–51 lb (16–23 kg)
Height at the shoulder: 17–21 in (43–53 cm)
Life span: 12–14 years
Exercise: About 60 minutes a day
Coat: Medium, Double
Origin: Nova Scotia (Yarmouth County), Canada (early 19th century)

Traits

Family and friends

Children: Great with children
Other dogs: Good with other dogs
Strangers: Polite with strangers

Home and activity

Energy: Very energetic
Apartment living: Needs space
Barking: Barks sometimes
Training: Very easy to train

Care

Grooming: Regular brushing
Shedding: Sheds a lot
Drooling: Hardly drools

Temperament

Affectionate Alert High-energy Intelligent Outgoing Playful

Coat colours

Dark coppery red, golden red and red with white markings

Males and females

Measure	Males	Females
Weight	35–51 lb (16–23 kg)	35–51 lb (16–23 kg)
Height	18–21 in (46–53 cm)	17–20 in (43–51 cm)

Recognized by

American Kennel Club (AKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)