The Toller is highly intelligent, alert, outgoing, and ready for action, though not to the point of nervousness or hyperactivity. He is affectionate and loving with family members and is good with children, showing patience.
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever breed facts
“Tolling” is a Middle English word meaning to “lure or decoy game.” To the hunter, this means to draw the waterfowl within range by using the playful action of a tolling dog, much as a fox will lure ducks within range.
The curiosity of the waterfowl causes them to swim in close to shore to more closely observe the dog. Decoy dogs were used in Europe to lure ducks into nets, and as hunting companions since the 17th century, in eastern North America from Chesapeake Bay to the Maritimes.
Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada, is considered the place of origin of the purebred dog officially known as the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever.
