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Sporting Group — Origin: Canada
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
A medium-sized sporting-group dog known for being intelligent and outgoing.
- Size
- Medium
- Weight
- 17–23 kg
- Lifespan
- 12–14 yrs
Strength
8
Stamina
8
Trainability
8
Friendliness
8
At a mid-life age of 13 years, this breed is roughly
73.5 human years old
See the full dog-years calculatorWhat it eats
- Balanced dry kibble with lean protein
- Two meals a day portioned to activity level
- Fish oil supplement for coat health
What it does
- Running or jogging with an owner
- Agility or flyball drills
- Hiking on weekends
Habitat
Does best with a yard or frequent walks; comfortable in suburban homes with space to move.
Daily exercise needs
Bred with a alert streak, this breed keeps its condition with high daily exertion.
High exertion~116 min/day
Field note
Hailing from Canada, the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has been recognized as part of the Sporting group for generations of purposeful breeding.