🦆 Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever (Nova Scotia Retriever)
The Nova Scotia Retriever, often called the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, is an energetic and intelligent dog, ideal for active owners. Developed for hunting, it excels in physical activities and interactive games. This medium-sized dog is perfect for families with space who can meet its exercise needs.
✨ Breed Characteristics
- Name: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
- Origin: Nova Scotia, Canada
- Type: Retriever
- Hypoallergenic? No
📊 Quick Facts
- Weight:
- Male: 20-23 kg
- Female: 18-20 kg
- Height:
- Male: 47-51 cm
- Female: 45-49 cm
- Life Expectancy: 12-14 years
- Exercise Needs: 2 to 3 hours per day
- Apartment Living: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (less suitable for apartment living due to exercise needs)
🧠 Personality (out of 5 stars)
- Intelligent: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Affectionate: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Protective: ⭐☆☆☆☆
- Playful: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Vocalizations: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Obedient: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Hunter: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Calm: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Athletic: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Independent: ⭐☆☆☆☆
🐾 Compatibility with
- Children: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (very good with children)
- Other animals: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (compatible with other animals but may have a hunting instinct)
- Strangers: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (reserved but not aggressive)
- Apartment living: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (needs a lot of exercise and space)
🧼 Maintenance & care
- Ease of maintenance: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (needs regular brushing)
- Maintenance cost: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (moderate care)
- Care frequency:
- Brushing: once a week (more often during shedding season)
- Other care: ear checks, nail trimming, teeth cleaning
💰 Budget
- Purchase price: 1200-1600 €
- Average annual cost (veterinary, accessories, food): 400-600 €
🏡 Important note
The Nova Scotia Retriever is an excellent choice for active families and people with space. This intelligent and affectionate dog will need a lot of physical exercise to thrive. If you enjoy outdoor activities like hiking or playing in the yard, it will fit perfectly into your lifestyle. Its waterproof double coat requires regular maintenance, but it remains an excellent companion dog.
