| Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever |
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| Other names | Yarmouth Toller, Tolling Retriever, Little Red Duck Dog, Little River Duck Dog |
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| Common nicknames | Toller, Duck Toller |
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| Origin | Canada (Nova Scotia) |
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| Height |
Males |
48–51 cm (19–20 in) |
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Females |
45–48 cm (18–19 in) |
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| Weight |
Males |
20–23 kg (44–51 lb) |
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Females |
17–20 kg (37–44 lb) |
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| Coat |
Medium-length coat with a softer, dense undercoat |
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| Colour |
Varying shades of red or orange, with white on the chest, feet, and on top of the nose |
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| Litter size |
6–10 pups |
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| Notes | Provincial dog of Nova Scotia |
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| Dog (domestic dog) |
The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a medium-sized gun dog bred primarily for hunting. It is often referred to as a "toller". It is the smallest of the retrievers, and is often mistaken for a small Golden Retriever. Tollers are intelligent, eager to please, alert, and energetic. The toller also has webbed feet. The name "toller" is derived from their ability to lure waterfowl within gunshot range. The dog goes up to the water's edge and attracts the ducks so the hunter can shoot them. Then they go to retrieve the duck from the water. The breed originated in Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. The American Kennel Club ranks the toller as the 69th most popular dog breed.