What do I need to know before getting a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?
High-spirited and playful, quick moving and agile, the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever needs plenty of exercise, especially fetching and swimming. Mental exercise (advanced obedience, agility, tracking, field work) is just as important. This breed is not a good choice for a casual pet.
Do Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever have health issues?
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are susceptible to bacterial and viral infections — the same ones that all dogs can get — such as parvo, rabies, and distemper. Many of these infections are preventable through vaccination, which we will recommend based on the diseases we see in our area, her age, and other factors.
Do Nova Scotia Duck Tollers like to swim?
With his webbed feet and water-repellent double coat, the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever (Toller) is always ready for a swim.
Do Nova Scotia Duck Tollers bark a lot?
This dog is best suited to life with a weekend hunter or an active family who will train him for such dog sports as agility and flyball. Tollers can have negative traits. The dogs can be aggressive if they aren’t socialized early and often. A Toller left on his own all day is likely to bark, dig, and chew.
Do ducks toll like water?
Most Tollers love water and swimming is a great way to train your dog’s physical condition.
How fast can a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever run?
45 miles per hour
These svelte hunting dogs were born to run and famous for their “S” shapes and speed. They’re able to run up to 45 miles per hour. Though they need plenty of room to stretch their legs and show off their sprinting, they are also happy to lounge around the house, making them great family pets.
How much does a Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever cost?
A Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever puppy is likely to cost between $1,800 and $3,500 with the average price being $2,500.
