When the overly inquisitive ducks are within shooting range, the hunter calls his dog back to the blind, stands up to put the birds to flight, and shoots. It may take a dozen or more throws before the ducks or geese become curious and approach the shore. From his concealed blind near the shore, the hunter tosses a stick parallel to the shore, and with great liveliness, but without barking, the Toller retrieves it. The Toller's rather unusual job is to lure ducks and geese within shotgun range, and to retrieve them from the water after they have been hit. The Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever is the creation of skillful Canadian hunters. The clever manner in which foxes work together to obtain a duck dinner has been observed over the centuries. It was developed to toll (lure) ducks in the manner of the fox. They were crossed with retrievers and working spaniels. Tolling Red Decoy Dogs probably accompanied their masters from Great Britain to Nova Scotia. The Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever originates from Canada. Declared the provincial dog of Nova Scotia in 1995, the breed is the only Canadian breed recognized in this way. The Toller was officially admitted to the Canadian Kennel Club in 1945. Farm collies also went into the mix as many became herding dogs as well as hunting dogs and family pets. Its exact origins are not known but it appears that possibly spaniel and setter Pointer-type dogs, retriever-type dogs, and rabbit hounds were used to develop the breed. The breed was originally known as the Little River Duck Dog or the Yarmouth Toller. The life span of a Toller is 12-14 years you should be comfortable with the breeder you are dealing with in that they will match you with a puppy that will meet your needs for that long life.The breed was developed in the community of Little River Harbour in Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, around the beginning of the 19th century to toll waterfowl and as an all purpose hunting dog. If a breeder can not answer your questions to your satisfaction and you are not comfortable with them, end your search/interview and continue your search with another breeder. It is the responsibility of the puppy buyer to thoroughly interview the breeders in searching for puppies/dogs for sale. I will refuse to sell any Toller to any pet shop or to any wholesale dealer in dogs.ĭisclaimer: Listing on this site is not an endorsement by Midwest Tollers web master, nor any of the individual breeders listed above. I will never knowingly sell to, or place a Toller with unethical persons or those who would not provide proper and humane care to the dog. I will act responsibly in regards to all puppies produced by my breeding for the lifetime of the puppies. I will be open with all persons interested in the welfare of the Toller and will discuss possible physical or temperament defects in my own stock. When breeding, I will endeavor to select animals that will reduce the incidence of genetic problems while enhancing the positive attributes and abilities of the breed. I will become aware of genetic defects that can be harmful to the breed. I will conscientiously plan each breeding, choosing only parents of appropriate temperament, appearance and other desirable qualities. If I breed, I will strive to improve the Toller breed according to the NSDTRC Breed Standard. * Denotes membership in the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club (USA) and as such, subscribe to the following as taken from the Club’s Code of Ethics as it relates to responsible breeding: Kathy Koebensky-Como: updated December 11, 2020 Laurie Geyer: Water’s Edge Retrievers: Buffalo, MNĭan Rode: 32, Vermilion Tollers: Lake Vermilion Tower, MN
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