Group: Sporting

Weight: 37-51 lbs

Height: 17-21 inches



History

These dogs were originally developed to withstand icy water – these dogs definitely love to swim. The Novia Scotia is a wonderful companion dog and also very committed and faithful toward their families. The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has its origin from Canada, and it is said that they are older than a century. This is a dog that will not bark excessively, but they will if they need to sound alarm. These Novia Scotia is a very clever breed of dog, and will require experienced owners.

Characteristics

In general, these dogs love to play but they are also very hard working dogs – they love any job that is assigned to them. The Novia Scotia loves to play catch, and will do so for hours on end. This is a dog that will get along very well with children and other animals. Seeing that they have lots of energy, they will need sufficient exercise.

Temperament

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are one of the smallest retrievers – these dogs are however very dependable, passionate and happy dogs. They are wonderful companion dogs, and would be well suited to experienced and inexperienced owners. The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is in general very well behaved, and they possess a very gentle nature. They are very energetic dogs, and the Novia Scotia likes a lot of exercise. They adore playing fetch, and engage in swimming activities. It is important to socialise these dogs from an early age onwards to avoid shyness later on.

Care

This is a dog that doesn’t have very high grooming requirements. Brushing them twice a week should be sufficient, and the hair around their bottoms should also be kept short for hygienic reasons. Their ears should also be checked to make sure that they are clean and dry. The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a moderate shedding dog, and sheds a little bit all year round. For more detailed info, take a look at the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Grooming page.

Training

Seeing that this is a very high energy dog, the Novia Scotia requires being involved in a lot of fun and games – and they also require consistent training. Different methods of training should also be employed in order to the attention of these dogs. They excel in obedience training and retrieving activities.

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