I'm only going to do one of my favourites for now, as I have to leave soon and when it comes to Tollers I always go on and on and on...not that I really mean to, it just happens...lol. I may or may not do my other two (Belgian & Mudi) later, we'll see.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever:


The NSDTR originated in and around Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia. They should have a thick, water repellent coat that is medium to long in length. A coat such as this does require consistant grooming. Tollers come in various shades of red and orange with white markings on the paws, chest, tail tip, and/or their face. Reguarding size, male Tollers are to be between 45-51lbs, and are 18-21 inches tall at the withers (19" being the ideal) with females being slightly smaller at 37-45lbs, and 17-20 inches tall at the withers (18" being the ideal). Tollers are not miniature Golden Retrievers as many people unfamiliar with the breed seem to think, nor were the originators of the breed trying to create a mini Golden. Tollers were bred to toll (which means lure) ducks and other water fowl within the hunters shooting range by playfully retrieving sticks at the waters edge. The birds were intrigued and curious at the sight of the Toller and swam closer to 'check the dog out' and see what it was all about. Tollers were bred to resemble that of a fox. The Toller is a very playful, high energy, active, outgoing, intelligent dog. They are always ready for action. Before the breed was deemed "Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever" the breed was called the "Little River Duck Dog" aswell as the "Yarmouth Toller". Tollers can be somewhat reserved around new people and tend to save most of their exuberance for family and close friends. Tollers do need to be socialized a lot when they're young, or they can become shy and unsure of new situations. I know a few who weren't socialized enough and they are now fear barkers and are capable of biting in new situations.

The Toller needs something do. They require exercise (and lots of it!) every day, as well as mental stimulation. If this is not given, Tollers can and do find ways to entertain and amuse themselves. They can become barky and destructive if not given enough exercise and such. They are content to lay around on the couch when you feel like watching TV aswell, but that isn't something they like to do all day. Tollers love to work, they love to please. However, that being said, they do get bored if you repeatedly do the same thing over and over and over again and they thrive on learning new things. Tollers can also be pretty stubborn and often their intelligence can do more harm than good...they're almost too intelligent for their own good so you always need to be one step ahead of them. Owning a Toller is like having a 2 year old child for 12-14 years.

Haha...I think that's enough for now, I didn't mean to sit down and write an essay about them but I know I am probably forgetting something..