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14+ Informative and Interesting Facts About Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers

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#10 The Toller yelps out when he’s stimulated, excited, or frustrated. Often, the sight of birds or squirrels elicits the scream. Other than that, however, they don’t tend to bark excessively.

#11 So he screams, sheds, likes to roll in dead fish and other stinky things, and is generally smarter than the average person.

#12 The original Tollers were foxes. Canada’s Micmac Indians observed foxes performing tolling behavior on the shores of rivers and lakes, then snatching the ducks foolish enough to come too close.

Mary Allen

Written by Mary Allen

Hello, I'm Mary! I've cared for many pet species including dogs, cats, guinea pigs, fish, and bearded dragons. I also have ten pets of my own currently. I've written many topics in this space including how-tos, informational articles, care guides, breed guides, and more.

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