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16 Essential Things to Know Before Getting a Duck Tolling Retriever

#13 This can appear in various shades of red or orange.

At the same time, most dogs have a white marking, which is present on the chest and towards the tail. The dog's ears are roughly triangular, medium-sized, and set at the end of the head.

#14 The so-called “tolling” describes a very special way of hunting waterfowl with the help of the dog: The hunter hides in the bank area, repeatedly throws small sticks or toys onto the bank for the dog to look for, and with it, with a steeply positioned, wagging tail jumping around conspicuously on the bank.

The behavior of the dog lures the curious ducks within range of the hunter. After the shot, the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever retrieves the hunted prey.

#15 Although this smallest retriever – compared to the Labrador or Golden Retriever – only came to Europe in the 1980s, most Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers now live in Sweden and no longer in their home country Canada.

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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