| Quarry Cross Kennel Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
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.
This medium sized, powerful, compact, balanced dog is
the smallest of the retrievers. The Toller's attitude and
bearing suggest strength with a high degree of agility.
He is alert, determined and quick with a keen desire to
work and please.
Many Tollers have a slightly sad or worried expression
when they are not working. The moment the slightest
indication is given that retrieving is required, they set
themselves for springy action with an expression of
intense concentration and excitement. The heavily
feathered tail is held high in constant motion while
working.
The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club (USA) feels
strongly that all Tollers should have these innate abilities
and encourages all Tollers to prove them by passing an
approved Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club (USA)
field test.
[From the breed standard effective September 1, 2001.]
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.
This medium sized, powerful, compact, balanced dog is
the smallest of the retrievers. The Toller's attitude and
bearing suggest strength with a high degree of agility.
He is alert, determined and quick with a keen desire to
work and please.
Many Tollers have a slightly sad or worried expression
when they are not working. The moment the slightest
indication is given that retrieving is required, they set
themselves for springy action with an expression of
intense concentration and excitement. The heavily
feathered tail is held high in constant motion while
working.
The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club (USA) feels
strongly that all Tollers should have these innate abilities
and encourages all Tollers to prove them by passing an
approved Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club (USA)
field test.
[From the breed standard effective September 1, 2001.]
