page_title: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
section_title: Use in hunting
hierarchical_section_title: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever / Use in hunting
caption_attribution_description: English: Dog looking for his ball. Suomi: Koira juoksemassa pallonsa pesässä koirarannalla, Mäntyluodossa.
context_page_description: 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. Tollers are known to be intelligent, easy to please, alert, and high-energy dogs. The name "toller" is derived from their ability to lure waterfowl within gunshot range. The breed originated in Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. The American Kennel Club ranks the toller as the 87th most popular dog breed.
context_section_description: Tollers are named for their ability to entice or lure waterfowl within gunshot range, called "tolling". The hunter stays hidden in a blind and sends the dog out to romp and play near the water, usually by tossing a ball or stick to be retrieved. The dog's appearance is similar to that of a fox. Its unusual activity and white markings pique the curiosity of ducks and geese which swim over to investigate.
  When the birds are close, the hunter calls the dog back to the blind then rises putting the birds to flight allowing the hunter a shot. The Toller then retrieves any downed birds. They are particularly suited for retrieving in cold water climates because of their water-repellent double coat.
caption: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever was bred to "toll" or lure ducks into shooting range by causing a disturbance near the shore. After the duck is shot, the dog brings it to the hunter.
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