The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a medium-sized gundog bred primarily for hunting. It is often referred to as a 'toller'. It is the smallest of the retrievers, and is often mistaken for a small Golden Retriever. The American Kennel Club ranks the toller as the 87th most popular dog breed. Duck Tollers are working animals and are happiest when they have a job to do. Tollers are excellent hunting companions. They excel at many types of sporting competitions such as agility, dock diving, and obedience. Their keen sense of smell, intelligence, drive for work, and small size make them perfect search and rescue dogs. The breed standard states that the dog should have a strong retrieving drive, intense birdiness, endurance, and a love for water. (Left to Right) Size comparison of a juvenile male Toller and the adult sire.