Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Toller

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A Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever with wet reddish fur stands in shallow lake water, looking alert, with a blurred green background.

Closeup of a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever with reddish-brown fur and white markings on the chest and muzzle, looking to the side outdoors.

Frolicking and energetic

Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever

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