Tuesday, 26 February 2013

What is a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?!




Well…. A Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever looks like this…

 ..Similar to a smaller Golden Retriever.


They originated from Canada and are a mix of retrievers and working spaniels. It is believed they accompanied their masters from Great Britain to Nova Scotia, hence their name. They were a breed developed to lure (toll) ducks and are a very skillful creation. The Retriever was used to take on the skills of a fox when hunting; their masters would throw a stick parallel to the shore and very quickly, but without barking, the Toller would retrieve it. It may take a few times, but doing this makes the ducks or geese extremely curious to approach the shore. Once the inquisitive ducks are within shooting range the hunter will call his dog back, shoots the target and the Toller then retrievers the catch.
They are a very loyal and devoted family pet also and very easy to train. Aside from their amazing skill you can’t see past their adorable looks and heart melting eyes!

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