The pasterns are strong and slightly sloping. When seen from the front, the foreleg’s appearance is that of parallel columns. The elbows should work close to the body, cleanly and evenly. The shoulder should be muscular, strong, and well angulated, with the blade roughly equal in length to the upper arm. Tail carried below the level of the back when the dog is gaiting. Faults: tail too short, kinked, or curled over touching the back. The tail may be carried below the level of the back except when the dog is alert when it is held high in a curve, though never touching the body. The loins are strong and muscular, with moderate tuck-up. Fault: slack loins. Tail: The tail follows the natural very slight slope of the croup, is broad at the base, and is luxuriant and well feathered, with the last vertebra reaching at least to the hock. Backline: Level. Faults: roached or sway back. Body: The body is deep in the chest, with good spring of rib, the brisket reaching to the elbow.
Neck: The neck is strongly muscled and well set on, of medium length, with no indication of throatiness.
#NOVA SCOTIA DUCK TOLLING RETRIEVER DOG FULL#
Full dentition is required. Disqualifications:Undershot bite. The color should blend with that of the coat, or be black. Fault: bright pink nose. Disqualification:butterfly nose.Lips and flews: Lips fit fairly tightly, forming a gentle curve in profile, with no heaviness in the flews.Bite: The correct bite is tight scissors. The underline of the muzzle is strong and clean. Fault: dish face. Nose: The nose is fairly broad with the nostrils well open, tapering at the tip. The jaws are strong enough to carry a sizeable bird, and softness in the mouth is essential. Ears are short-coated, and well feathered only on the back of the fold. Stop: The stop is moderate. Muzzle: The muzzle tapers in a clean line from stop to nose, with the lower jaw not overly prominent. Ears should be carried in a drop fashion. Ear length should reach approximately to the inside corners of the eyes. Eye rims and/or eyes not of prescribed color. Ears: The high set ears are triangular in shape with rounded tips, set well back on the skull, framing the face, with the base held slightly erect. Eye rims must be self-colored or black, matching the nose and lips. Eye color blends with the coat or is darker. Eyes: The eyes are set well apart, slightly oblique and almond in shape. Many Tollers have a slightly sad expression until they go to work when their aspect changes to intense concentration and desire. The head must be in proportion to body size. Expression: The expression is alert, friendly, and intelligent. The length of the skull from the occiput to the stop is slightly longer than the length of the muzzle from the stop to the tip of the nose. The broad skull is only slightly rounded, giving the appearance of being flat when the ears are alert. Skull: The head is clean-cut and slightly wedge-shaped. The dog’s length should be slightly longer than height, in a ratio of 10 to 9, but should not give the impression of a long back.
Weight is in proportion to the height and bone of the dog. Size: Height at the withers – males, 18-21 inches. The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club (USA) feels strongly that all Tollers should have these innate abilities, and encourages all Tollers to prove them by passing an approved Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club (USA) field test. The heavily feathered tail is held high in constant motion while working. The moment the slightest indication is given that retrieving is required, they set themselves for springy action with an expression of intense concentration and excitement. Many Tollers have a slightly sad or worried expression when they are not working. He is alert, determined, and quick, with a keen desire to work and please. The Toller’s attitude and bearing suggest strength with a high degree of agility.
This medium-sized, powerful, compact, balanced dog is the smallest of the retrievers.
They are lured within gunshot range, and the dog is sent out to retrieve the dead or wounded birds. The playful action of the Toller retrieving a stick or ball along the shoreline arouses the curiosity of the ducks offshore. The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever (Toller) was developed in the early 19th century to toll, lure, and retrieve waterfowl. 2023 Sunflower Classic Supported Entry Trophiesīreed Standard for the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever.2023 Backyard Classic Supported Entry Trophies.
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