How much is a Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever puppy?

The cost to adopt an Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever is around $300 in order to cover the expenses of caring for the dog before adoption. In contrast, buying Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retrievers from breeders can be prohibitively expensive. Depending on their breeding, they usually cost anywhere from $1,700-$4,000.

How do I buy a Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever?

You can buy a Toller from a show breeder, who breeds Tollers to match a detailed standard of appearance for the dog show ring. Or you can buy a Toller from a performance breeder, who emphasizes hunting ability, or participating in performance sports like dog agility, hunt tests, tracking, flyball, dock diving, etc.

Is a Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever rare?

The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a rare breed and it may take time to locate a reputable breeder who has puppies available.

Are Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever good for first time owner?

With proper socialization, Nova Scotia duck tolling retrievers can get along well with other dogs as well as cats. Generally, the breed is cautious with strangers at first, but as they get to know them they become more accepting.

Do Nova Scotia Duck Tollers bark a lot?

This dog is best suited to life with a weekend hunter or an active family who will train him for such dog sports as agility and flyball. Tollers can have negative traits. The dogs can be aggressive if they aren’t socialized early and often. A Toller left on his own all day is likely to bark, dig, and chew.

Do Nova Scotia duck tolling retrievers get along with cats?

With proper socialization, as well as by choosing a Toller with lower prey drive, your Toller and cat can learn to get along with each other. It’s never a guarantee when you mix two species together, but it’s possible through training and proper introduction.

How big is a Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever?

Male: 20 – 23 kgAdult
Female: 17 – 20 kgAdult
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever/Mass

Are Duck Tollers good family dogs?

Temperament. Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are known to be very intelligent, curious, alert, outgoing, and high-energy dogs. They are good family dogs, however during the decision process potential owners should be wary of the physical and mental commitment that is required in order to keep a Toller busy.

Do Nova Scotia duck tolling retrievers like to cuddle?

Affectionate – Loving with their family, most Tollers like to cuddle after a long day’s work. They are good with children, showing patience. When properly socialized, they are great with other dogs and even cats. Happy – Tollers are naturally happy dogs.

Are Nova Scotia duck tolling retrievers high maintenance?

They are high maintenance. The Toller is an energetic dog, and needs plenty of physical exercise and mental stimulation. If you don’t have time to give this breed at least an hour of exercise a day, every day, with plenty of swimming and fetching, look elsewhere.

What kind of dog is a duck Toller?

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers have been a part of our lives for over two decades, both as hunting dogs and members of our family. Distinctive for their lustrous red coat and moderate size, the Toller is fast becoming the world’s number-one retriever.

Why do we have Red Shadow kennels in Nova Scotia?

The sole purpose of the Red Shadow Kennels breeding program is to improve the structure, temperament and health of our Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers. As a result, we produce a very limited number of puppies per year from parents who are proven both in the show ring and in performance competitions.

Who are the best Toller breeders in the world?

Since then, she has had the pleasure of working with and been mentored by some of the best Toller Breeders in the world.