How much exercise does a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever need?

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are high-energy dogs requiring 60+ minutes of vigorous daily exercise and mental stimulation.

How often should I groom my Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers require intensive grooming with daily brushing and regular professional grooming sessions.

How do I train a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are highly trainable and typically respond well to positive reinforcement methods.

Are Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers good with children?

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are excellent with children. Their natural patience, gentle nature, and resilience make them outstanding family dogs. They typically form strong bonds with children and tend to be forgiving of the occasional accidental rough handling that can occur with younger kids. Remember that proper socialization and teaching children appropriate interaction with dogs are always important, regardless of breed.

What makes the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever unique compared to other dog breeds?

The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever stands out from other breeds due to its dignified appearance and bearing, rich heritage from Unknown. This unique combination of characteristics makes them special among dog breeds and appeals to owners who appreciate these distinct qualities. Understanding these traits helps provide appropriate care tailored to their specific needs.

What should I know before getting a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?

Before bringing a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever into your home, potential owners should consider: They have high exercise requirements (5/5) and need an active owner. Their coat requires significant maintenance (4/5) with regular grooming sessions. They typically excel in family environments with children (5/5 child-friendliness). They're typically highly trainable (4/5) and eager to learn. Additionally, researching reputable breeders or rescue organizations is essential for finding a healthy, well-socialized Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Understanding these factors will help ensure a good match between the breed and your lifestyle, leading to a happy relationship for both you and your dog.

What were Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers originally bred for?

As part of the Sporting group, they share characteristics with other breeds developed for similar purposes. Understanding your Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever's breeding heritage helps explain many of their natural behaviors and instincts, which can be channeled appropriately through training and enrichment activities. Even though modern Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are primarily companions, these inherent traits remain part of their genetic makeup.

How long do Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers typically live?

The average lifespan of a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is 12 - 14 years. With proper care including quality nutrition, regular veterinary check-ups, appropriate exercise, and preventative healthcare, some Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers may live beyond this range. Genetics, environment, and healthcare all play important roles in determining longevity.

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Q: What is the temperament of a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever?

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are known to be outgoing, alert, patient, intelligent, loving, friendly, affectionate, playful, curious, loves kisses, adult only home preferred, single dog home, funny, smart, gentle, athletic, independent, brave, dignified, loves, loyal, quiet, protective, couch, does well in car, eager to please, goofy, incontinence, leash trained, likes to fetch, likes to vocalize, likes toys, moderately active, needs ongoing medical care, ok with kids. This combination of traits makes them excellent companions for families with children. Their temperament is influenced by both genetics and proper socialization from an early age.

Written by Dr. Sarah Johnson, Veterinary Consultant

Published: January 15, 2024 • Last updated: August 30, 2025

Temperament

Outgoing, Alert, Patient, Intelligent, Loving, Friendly, Affectionate, Playful, Curious, Loves Kisses, Adult Only Home Preferred, Single Dog Home, Funny, Smart, Gentle, Athletic, Independent, Brave, Dignified, Loves, Loyal, Quiet, Protective, Couch, Does Well in Car, Eager to Please, Goofy, Incontinence, Leash Trained, Likes to Fetch, Likes to Vocalize, Likes Toys, Moderately Active, Needs Ongoing Medical Care, Ok with Kids

Weight

35 - 50 lbs

Height

17 - 21 inches

Life Span

12 - 14 years

Breed Group

Sporting

Origin

Unknown

Additional Characteristics

Good with Children5/5

Good with Other Dogs5/5

Trainability4/5

Energy Level5/5

Grooming Needs4/5

Care Requirements

Exercise Needs5/5

They are extremely energetic dogs requiring extensive daily exercise, activities, and mental stimulation.

Grooming Requirements4/5

They have high grooming needs requiring frequent brushing and regular professional grooming.

Trainability4/5

Highly trainable and quick to learn commands

Good with Children5/5

They are excellent with children and often form strong bonds with them.

Good with Other Dogs5/5

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