Buyer question
How long does a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever live?
Our Animal Library gives the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever a lifespan of 12–14 years.
Source: the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever in the Animal Library
The detail
The smallest retriever, bred in Nova Scotia to play along the shoreline and lure curious ducks within range, then fetch them from cold water. The Toller is quick, clever and intense, with a high-pitched scream when excited and a strong need for work.
- Best fit
- Active owners, dog sports
- Temperament
- Alert, driven, affectionate
What to weigh
Tollers are busy dogs that need daily running and mental work, and many make a piercing scream when excited. They can be reserved with strangers and shed heavily twice a year.