Dog breeds :
Little River Duck Dog / Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever / Yarmouth Toller
Skylark's Genuine Risk, owner: Skylark's Tollers
General
The Toller is a medium-sized, powerful, compact, balanced,
well-muscled dog; medium to heavy in bone, with a high degree of agility, alertness
and determination. Many Tollers have a slightly sad expression until they go to work,
when their aspect changes to intense concentration and excitement. At work, the dog
has a speeding, rushing action, with the head carried out almost level with the back
and heavily feathered tail in constant motion.
Characteristics
A strong and able swimmer, he is a natural and tenacious
retriever on land and from water, setting himself for springy action the moment the
slightest indication is given that retrieving is required. His strong retrieving desire and
playfulness are qualities essential to his tolling ability.
Temperament
The Toller is highly intelligent, easy to train and has great
endurance. Loving and playful to his family, he can be reserved with strangers,
without being aggressive or overly shy. Aggression is not to be tolerated.
History
The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever was
developed in the early 19th Century to toll (or lure) and retrieve waterfowl. The tolling
dog runs, jumps and plays along the shoreline in full view of a flock of ducks,
occasionally disappearing from sight and then quickly reappearing, aided by the hidden
hunter, who throws small sticks or a ball for the dog. The dog’s playful actions lure the
curious ducks within gunshot range. The dog is then sent to retrieve the downed bird.
Origin
Canada
Utilization
Bird dog.
Classification
Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs
Size
Medium
Height
Ideal height for males over 18 months is 48 – 51 cm (19-20 inches); for emales over 18 months 45 – 48 cm (18 – 19 inches)
Weight
20 – 23 kg (45 – 51 lbs) for adult males, 17 – 20 kg (37 – 43 lbs) for adult bitches.
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