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Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever Champions
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Pronunciation:
noh-vuh skoh-shuh duhk tohl-ing ri-tree-ver
Breed Description:
The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever breed of dog is a medium sized dog that should be sturdy and well-balanced. The breed should be athletic in build and they should have a compact appearance that is muscular. The top line should be level and the head should be wedge shaped with ears that hang on the side of the head. The tail should be long and should thicken at the end.
The coat of the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever should consist of a double coat. The undercoat should be dense and short and it should be soft in texture. The top coat should be medium in length and should have a rough texture to it. The hair should be lay flat on the dog and the desired coat is straight, although a slight wave on the back of the dog is allowed. Feathering should be seen on the back of the hind legs, ears, chest and tail. The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is only found in one color and that is a solid red, ranging in shade from light orange to deep red. White is allowed and desired but the white should only be a small to large blaze, on the chest, feet and a small tip on the tail
Temperament:
The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever breed of dog is a intelligent and active breed that is known for being friendly and affectionate with their family. However, this breed is not good-natured with everyone and while they get along with everyone in their family, including children of all ages, they are usually suspicious of strangers and need ample socialization to be accepting of anyone new. They are usually a playful breed that enjoys nothing more than getting out into the field and getting dirty. They are very stubborn at times and they are not recommended for new or timid owners since they need an owner who can give them firm rules and consistent training.
Height:
The average height for a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is between 17 to 20 inches for a female and 18 to 21 inches for a male.
Weight:
The average weight for a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is between 37 to 43 pounds for a female and 45 to 51 pounds for a male.
Health Problems:
The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever breed of dog is considered to be a healthy breed but due to a small breeding pool, a number of health problems have been seen in the breed. These include Progressive Retinal Atrophy, Deafness, Cataracts, Addison's Disease, Hydrocephalus, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Chondrodysplasia, Collie Eye Anomaly, Hypothyroidism, Epilepsy, Megaesophagus, Auto-immune Hemolytic Anemia and Hip Dysplasia.
Living Conditions:
The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever breed of dog is not recommended for apartments since they have a high energy level. They do much better in a home with a fenced yard or with acreage. This is not an outdoor dog and they should have a fenced yard since they have been known to chase after birds and other game.
Exercise:
The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever breed of dog is a very active breed and they require about 60 minutes of exercise each day. They are happiest when they have something to do and they can become quite destructive when they are bored.
Life Expectancy:
12 to 14 years
Grooming:
The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever breed of dog is actually very easy to groom and you should only have to brush the coat once a week, except during shedding seasons. They should be bathed only when necessary but the hair around the feet and ears may need to be trimmed to prevent matting and infection. Ears should be cleaned every week and nails should be trimmed once a month.
Origin:
The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever breed of dog was developed in Nova Scotia Canada and is only one of a handful of Canadian breeds. While we know where the breed was developed, we don't know much more about their history. It is believed that a small red dog was already established in Nova Scotia as early as the 1600's but it is unclear as to whether that was in fact the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Another theory is that the breed was developed by crossing a number of other dogs including the Flat Coated Retriever, Irish Setter, Collie, Golden Retriever, St. John's Dog, Cocker Spaniel and the Chesapeake Bay Retriever. These breeding are credited to a James Allen but it is widely debated if this was the origins of the breed. Regardless of where they came from, we do know that the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever was developed as a hunting and retrieving breed and have gained some popularity with hunters and sportsmen alike, although their numbers have remained low. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
