The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever originates from Nova Scotia, Canada. It is a cross from retrievers, spaniels, collies and spitzes. It is one of the most recognized of the duck hunting retrievers. One unique feature is its rolled up tail when on the hunt.

The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever makes an excellent companion and family dog, always looking to please and mixing well with children. It can adapt to indoor or outdoor living, but has a super-charged energy level that requires lots of daily exercise. It is above average in overall intelligence, problem solving and learning and obeying commands. It is a true hunter- stalking prey with great speed.

The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has a coat of straight, close, double thick water resistant hair with colorings of reds or oranges accented by white feet, chest, face, and tail tip. Its coat does shed and requires regular brushing. This breed with its happy nature and muscular body grows to a height of 21 inches and weighs up to 50 pounds.