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# The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever: temperament, price, health, and breeders
Canada
A lively, playful and hardy Canadian retriever, built for water and an active life.
Size MediumLife expectancy 12–14 yearsBudget ≈ €107/monthPuppy €2,000 – €4,000
[Find a breeder 2](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-nova-scotia-duck-tolling-retriever) [ Compare with other breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-dog-breeds?races=nova-scotia-duck-tolling-retriever)
The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
[Find your ideal breed with our online quiz!](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-dog)
Families and children Very good
Daily exercise needs High
Apartment living Fair
First-time owners Good
Other pets Good
Tolerance of being alone Fair
Guarding instinct Fair
Strengths and weaknesses
- Happy family dog: He combines affection, a desire to play, and good commitment to his household when he is well exercised.
- Very versatile: He can excel in retrieving, water activities, sports leisure, and in an active family life.
- Good resistance to cold: His double, dense coat protects him well in cool and humid climates.
- High activity needs: Without enough outings and regular stimulation, it can become difficult to manage.
- Not well suited to a sedentary lifestyle: This is not a dog made for a life that is too calm or for long days without activity.
- Health monitoring to keep an eye on: The breed requires vigilance regarding several orthopedic, ocular and endocrine predispositions.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Active owners: It is well suited to people who like walking, playing, going out often and sharing activities with their dog.
- Dynamic families: It fits well into a present and mobile household capable of devoting time to it every day.
- Water activity enthusiasts: Its attraction to water and retrieving make it an excellent companion for outdoor leisure activities.
Not recommended for
- Very sedentary households: There is a risk of lacking exercise, stimulation and balance on a daily basis.
- People often absent: This dog, very involved in household life, does not cope well with a prolonged lack of interactions and activities.
- Small spaces without real outings: Simple indoor access is not enough to meet its physical and mental needs.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
48 cmNova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
- Height at the withers
- 45–51 cm
- Weight
- 18–23 kg
- Coat
- Medium-length, double, dense
- FCI group
- 8
- Origin
- Canada
- Grooming
- Moderate grooming needs
## Photos and videos
See the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
As its name suggests, the Nova Scotia Retriever originates from the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. The breed was developed at the beginning of the 19th century for duck hunting, with a specialization in retrieving waterfowl. Recognized by the FCI in 1981, it is also known by its English name Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
The Nova Scotia Retriever is a medium-sized dog, compact, powerful and well proportioned, with developed musculature and good agility. Its coat ranges from red to orange, often with a few white markings. Its medium-length coat, straight to slightly wavy, is double, dense and protective against cold and humidity. Its wedge-shaped head, its amber to brown eyes and its fringed tail give it a lively and attentive expression.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
It is a cheerful, affectionate, alert and intelligent dog. Very involved in the activities of its household, it likes to work, play and cooperate with its owner. Its hunting instinct remains present, but it also proves pleasant with the family when it has been sufficiently exercised.
Affectionate Playful Intelligent Sociable
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
The Nova Scotia Retriever is an active dog that likes to move, explore and swim. It does not tolerate prolonged inactivity well and needs regular outings, games and stimulating activities. At home, it can be friendly with the family and children, but it thrives above all in a setting offering space, activity and daily interactions.
Training
## Training and socialization
His training requires consistency and a certain firmness, without harshness or power struggle. Intelligent and receptive, he learns well with positive reinforcement, play and varied exercises. Recall, self-control and channeling his energy must be worked on from the youngest age.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
The purchase price varies depending on the quality of the bloodlines, the selection work, the reputation of the breeding kennel and the follow-up offered. A breed still relatively uncommon, the Nova Scotia Retriever can show high prices among reputable breeders.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/nova-scotia-duck-tolling-retriever/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
The Nova Scotia Retriever is overall a robust and resilient dog, notably against cold and bad weather thanks to its double, dense coat. Like many active medium-sized breeds, it nevertheless deserves serious preventive monitoring, particularly on the joint, ocular and endocrine levels.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/nova-scotia-duck-tolling-retriever/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
The Nova Scotia Retriever needs a quality, balanced diet adapted to its age, size and activity level. Its athletic profile requires a ration consistent with its energy expenditure, in order to support its muscle mass without promoting overweight.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/nova-scotia-duck-tolling-retriever/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
The Nova Scotia Retriever is often nicknamed Toller. Its English name refers to tolling, a hunting technique in which the dog draws the ducks' attention with its lively movements along the shore before retrieving the game. Its reddish appearance and liveliness sometimes earn it being compared to a fox.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Is the Nova Scotia Retriever suited to apartment living?
Not ideally. It can live in an apartment only if its needs for outings, physical exercise and mental stimulation are fully met every day, but it thrives more with space.
### Is it a good dog for a family?
Yes, it is generally an affectionate, playful and pleasant dog with the family, including with children, provided it is given consistent training, activity and guidance.
### Does it need a lot of exercise?
Yes, it is an active breed that needs brisk walks, games and ideally activities like retrieving, swimming or certain dog sports.
## Find a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
### Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever breeders by country
[12 breeders of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever in Denmark](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-nova-scotia-duck-tolling-retriever/denmark) [9 breeders of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever in Italy](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-nova-scotia-duck-tolling-retriever/italy) [8 breeders of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever in Germany](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-nova-scotia-duck-tolling-retriever/germany) [5 breeders of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever in the Netherlands](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-nova-scotia-duck-tolling-retriever/netherlands) [4 breeders of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever in Austria](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-nova-scotia-duck-tolling-retriever/austria) [3 breeders of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever in Finland](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-nova-scotia-duck-tolling-retriever/finland) [2 breeders of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-nova-scotia-duck-tolling-retriever) [2 breeders of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever in Switzerland](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-nova-scotia-duck-tolling-retriever/switzerland) [1 breeder of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever in Belgium](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-nova-scotia-duck-tolling-retriever/belgium) [1 breeder of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever in Slovenia](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-nova-scotia-duck-tolling-retriever/slovenia)
[All breeders of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-nova-scotia-duck-tolling-retriever)
## Ready to welcome a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?
Find a registered, verified breeder near you and meet your future companion with confidence.
[View breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-nova-scotia-duck-tolling-retriever)
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