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Breed Standard | Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club (USA)
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Terms & Privacy. Obedience & Rally. Search & Rescue. 2018 Specialty Judge Final Vote. Breed Standard for the. Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever (Toller) was developed in the early 19th century to toll, lure, and retrieve waterfowl. The playful action of the Toller retrieving a stick or ball along the shoreline arouses the curiosity of the ducks offshore. They are lured within gunshot range, and the dog is sent out to retrieve the dead or wounded birds. Is in propo...
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Hunting | Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club (USA)
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Terms & Privacy. Obedience & Rally. Search & Rescue. 2018 Specialty Judge Final Vote. Tollers were originally bred for hunting and retrieving in the icy rivers of Nova Scotia. Tolling is the action of the dog dancing, playing and retrieving objects from the shoreline to lure in waterfowl. Hunters will hide in a blind and throw out a ball or stick for the dog to retrieve and play with. This action attracts waterfowl into gun range. Tollers then retrieve the fallen birds.
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Lure Coursing | Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club (USA)
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Terms & Privacy. Obedience & Rally. Search & Rescue. 2018 Specialty Judge Final Vote. Lure coursing is a timed sport where dogs chase after a lure that is tied to a line laid out in a course on a field. The line is run through a motor and the speed of that motor is controlled by a technician. Tollers can course through the AKC Coursing Ability Test. To pass the test, a dog running alone must pursue a lure and complete the course with enthusiasm and without interruption within a given time.
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History | Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club (USA)
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Terms & Privacy. Obedience & Rally. Search & Rescue. 2018 Specialty Judge Final Vote. Nicholas Denys writes the first documented account of Tolling in his two volume work which was published in 1672:. Description géographique et historique des costes de l’Amérique septentrionale: avec l’histoire naturelle du païs. The Description and Natural History of the. Coasts of North America (Acadia). By Nicolas Denys, Victor Hugo Paltsits. Tolling" is from the Middle English "Tollen", Old English "Tyllan",. In the...
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Good Citizen | Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club (USA)
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Terms & Privacy. Obedience & Rally. Search & Rescue. 2018 Specialty Judge Final Vote. Is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. The program was started in 1989 as a way to encourage dog owners to train their dogs. As of January 2013, CGC is an official AKC title that can go at the end of your dog’s name. In the CGC test your dog is asked to:. Greet a friendly stranger. Sit politely for petting. Walk on a loose lead. Walk calmly through a crowd. Sit and stay on command.
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Temperament | Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club (USA)
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Terms & Privacy. Obedience & Rally. Search & Rescue. 2018 Specialty Judge Final Vote. Toller puppies are little red entropy fuzz balls. As retrievers, they approach everything with their mouths. It is important to have a wide variety of chew toys, raw meaty bones, toys, etc. for your young Toller. It is also important to teach them bite inhibition as early as possible. Loving with their family, most Tollers like to cuddle after a long day's work. They are good with children, showing patience. Whe...Tolle...
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Health Overview | Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club (USA)
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Terms & Privacy. Obedience & Rally. Search & Rescue. 2018 Specialty Judge Final Vote. Tollers are generally healthy. However, like almost all dog breeds, they have specific potential genetic disorders. Breeding stock should be tested. For the following potential disorders:. Hip Dysplasia - an abnormal formation of the hip socket that can lead to severe arthritis and lameness. Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA) - an inherited disease causing defects in the formation of the eye.
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Find a Breeder | Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club (USA)
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Terms & Privacy. Obedience & Rally. Search & Rescue. 2018 Specialty Judge Final Vote. Finding the right breeder is the most important decision you will make. What you want from a breeder. The breeder accurately represents what they do or do not know about the health and genetics of both the puppy and the sire and dam. They are willing to let you into their home and/or kennel to meet their dogs, including the mother of the litter. When you pick up your puppy the Breeder should give you. Complete Breeder D...
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Top 10 | Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club (USA)
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Terms & Privacy. Obedience & Rally. Search & Rescue. 2018 Specialty Judge Final Vote. Top 10 Reasons to get a Toller. The perfect dog for red-head enthusiasts! Their natural drip-dry coat, is low maintenance. Rinse them off and they are ready to go. Food, toys, anything that moves can be used to engage the Toller. Many are eager to please. All are goal oriented. Keen watch-dog abilities - their bark may be more than enough to scare away a burglar. Then thankfully, they are not barky at other times. Tolle...
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Buyer Education | Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club (USA)
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Terms & Privacy. Obedience & Rally. Search & Rescue. 2018 Specialty Judge Final Vote. Questions for the Whole Family. Do you have the time to train a puppy? Do you have the time to housebreak a puppy? Who is going to care for the puppy during the day? Can you afford the necessary visits to the veterinarian? Do you have a safe place to keep the dog when you are not at home? Do you have the time to provide sufficient daily exercise for a Toller? Will the Toller temperament. Getting a Toller Puppy. Keep in ...
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