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Toller by a Footbridge over a Forest Pond

A Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever stands near a wooden footbridge over a woodland pond alongside training equipment.

A Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever beside a wooden footbridge over a pond, with a retrieving dummy and life ring.
Toller by a Footbridge over a Forest Pond
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever by a Woodland Pond

A calm woodland pond features a wooden footbridge crossing the water, with a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever located along the bank. Nearby equipment includes a retrieving dummy and a safety life ring. The environment reflects water training activities common for retriever breeds.

Unique Retrieving Behaviors and Water Skills

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are the smallest of the retriever breeds, known for their high energy and playful nature near water. They have a water-repellent double coat that insulates them against freezing pond temperatures during outdoor training sessions. Their webbed feet make them exceptionally fast swimmers capable of retrieving objects from lakes and streams.

Colors of the Toller Breed and Water Gear

  • Toller coat: vibrant shades of copper, reddish-orange, or crimson with white markings on the chest, feet, or tail tip
  • Toller eyes: amber or hazel matching the coat tint
  • Wooden footbridge: brown wood planks with gray weathered posts
  • Retrieving dummy: bright orange, white, or canvas beige
  • Life ring: bright red and white or high-visibility orange
Questions and answers

Frequently Asked Questions About Tollers

Why is the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever nicknamed a Toller?
The word "tolling" comes from an old term meaning to entice or lure, referring to how the dog gambols along the shoreline to attract waterfowl closer to the bank.
What is a retrieving dummy used for during dog training?
A dummy is a padded floatable object that trainers throw into the water to teach dogs how to mark where an item lands and carry it gently back.
How does a water-repellent coat protect swimming dogs?
The thick undercoat traps air and natural oils, preventing cold water from reaching the dog's skin and helping maintain body heat in cold ponds.
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