Little River Duck Dog

little river duck dog, Yarmouth Toller, Toller, Little River Duck Dog
origination:
Great Britain then Canada ...

(Little River Duck Dog) (Yarmouth Toller) The Nova Scotia Ducking-Tolling Retriever is an alert and agile looking dog. Small almond-shaped eyes sit deep into their broad square head. Sticking straight out from their face is their rectangular muzzle.

For years, the Little River Duck Dog was known only in the area where he was developed. But in 1945 the Canadian Kennel Club gave the breed recognition, as well as a new name: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever.

Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever
(Little River Duck Dog) (Yarmouth Toller)
Holly, the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever at 10 months old
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Description: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, who was once known as the Little River Duck Dog, is one of the smallest retrievers.

Originally known as the Little River Duck Dog in its home of the Little River District of Nova Scotia, the modern Toller got its present name in 1945 when it was admitted to the CKC registry.

Originally known as the Little River Duck Dog after the district of Yarmouth County, or as a Yarmouth Toller, the Toller has bred true for generations, and was granted official breed status by the Canadian Kennel Club in 1945, ...

Originated in the early 19th century in Nova Scotia, Canada
Thought to have descended from English red decoy dogs brought to Nova Scotia from Great Britain
Bred to lure ducks
Also known as the Little River Duck Dog and the Yarmouth Toller ...

Originally known as the Little River Duck Dog or the Yarmouth Toller, the breed later became known as the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. It was recognized by the Canadian Kennel Club in 1915, with 15 Tollers registered that year.

- Developed in Nova Scotia from various retrievers, spaniels, setters, collies and spitz breeds. Their unique hunting style has been set for more than 100 years, but formal standard and recognition is from 1945. Once called the Little River Duck Dog.

everywhere from the Chesapeake Bay to the Canadian Maritimes. Because most were bred in Nova Scotia, the name of Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever was given to them. However, they have been also known as the Yarmouth Tollers or Little River Duck Dogs.

Affectionately known as the "Toller," this breed was once called the Little River Duck Dog since it was developed in the Little River district of Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia. This engaging dog is a specialist with waterfowl.

See also: Tolling Retriever, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Retriever, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling, Nova Scotia Duck