RASSTANDAARD -
CANADIAN
VERSION -
ENGLISH VERSION
(FCI)
FCI-Standard N° 312 / 05. 02.
1999 / GB
NOVA SCOTIA DUCK TOLLING RETRIEVER
ORIGIN :
Canada.
DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE
ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD :
24.06.1987.
UTILIZATION :
The Tolling dog runs, jumps and plays along the shoreline in
full view of a flock of ducks, occasionally disappearing
from sight and then quickly reappearing, aided by the hidden
hunter, who throws small sticks or a ball for the dog. The
dog’s playful actions arouse the curiosity of the ducks
swimming offshore and they are lured within gunshot range.
The Toller is subsequently sent out to retrieve the dead or
wounded birds.
CLASSIFICATION F.C.I. :
Group 8 Retrievers-Flushing Dogs- Water Dogs.
Section 1Retriever.
With working trial.
BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY :
The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever was developed in Nova
Scotia in the early 19th century to toll (or lure) and
retrieve waterfowl.
GENERAL APPEARANCE :
The Toller is a medium-sized, powerful, compact, balanced,
well-muscled dog; medium to heavy in bone, with a high
degree of agility, alertness and determination. Many Tollers
have a slightly sad expression until they go to work, when
their aspect changes to intense concentration and
excitement. At work, the dog has a speedy, rushing action,
with the head carried out almost level with the back and
heavily-feathered tail in constant motion.
BEHAVIOUR /TEMPERAMENT :
The Toller is highly intelligent, easy to train and has
great endurance. A strong and able swimmer, he is a natural
and tenacious retriever on land and from water setting
himself for springy action the moment the slightest
indication is given that retrieving is required. His strong
retrieving desire and playfulness are qualities essential to
his tolling ability.
HEAD :
Clean-cut and slightly wedge-shaped.
CRANIAL REGION :
Skull : The
broad skull is ontly slightly rounded, the occiput not
prominent and the cheeks flat. A good measurement for an
average male would be 5½ ins. (14 cm) between the ears,
tapering to 1½ ins. (3.8 cm) at the bridge of the nose.
Length of head is approximately 9 ins. (23 cm) from nose to
occiput, but the head must be in proportion to body size.
Stop :
Moderate.
FACIAL REGION :
Nose :
Tapers from bridge to tip, with nostrils well open. Colour
should blend with that of the coat or be black.
Muzzle :
Tapers in a clean line from stop to nose, with the lower jaw
strong but not prominent. The underline of the muzzle runs
almost in a straight line from the corner of the lip to the
corner of the jaw-bone, with depth at the stop being greater
than at the nose. Hair on the muzzle is short and fine.
Lips : Fit
fairly tightly, forming a gentle curve in profile, with no
heaviness in flews.
Jaws / Teeth :
Strong enough to carry a sizeable bird, and softness in
mouth is essential. The correct bite is tight scissors; full
dentition is required.
Eyes : Set
well apart, almond-shaped, medium sized. Colour amber to
brown. Expression is friendly, alert and intelligent. Flesh
around the eyes should be the same colour as the lips.
Ears :
Triangular, of medium size, set high and well back on the
skull, with the base held very slightly erect, well
feathered at the back of the fold, hair short at the rounded
tips.
NECK :
Strongly muscled and well set on, of medium length, with no
indication of throatiness.
BODY :
Topline :
Level.
Back :
Short and straight.
Loins :
Strong and muscular.
Chest :
Deep, brisket reaching to the elbows. Ribs well sprung,
neither barrel-shaped nor flat.
Belly :
Tuck-up moderate.
TAIL :
Following the natural very slight slope of the croup, broad
at the base, luxuriant and heavily feathered, with the last
vertebra reaching at least to the hock. The tail may be
carried below the level of the back except when the dog is
alert when it curves high over, though never touching the
body.
LIMBS
FOREQUARTERS :
Should appear as parallel columns; straight and strong in
bone.
Shoulders :
Shoulders should be muscular, with the blade well laid back
and well laid, on giving good withers sloping into the short
back. The blade and upper arm are roughly equal in length.
Elbows :
Should be close to the body, turning neither in nor out,
working cleanly and evenly.
Pastern :
Strong and slightly sloping.
Forefeet :
Strongly webbed of medium size, tight and round, with well
arched toes and thick pads. Dewclaws may be removed.
HINDQUARTERS :
Muscular, broad and square in appearance. Rear and front
angulation should be in balance. Upper and lower sections
being approximately equal in length.
Thighs : Very
muscular.
Stifles : Well
bent.
Hocks : Well
let down, turning neither in nor out. Dewclaws must not be
present.
Hindfeet : As
forefeet.
GAIT/MOVEMENT :
The Toller combines an impression of power with a springy,
jaunty gait, showing good reach in front and a strong
driving rear. Feet should turn neither in nor out and the
legs travel in a straight line. As speed increases, the dog
should single-track, with the topline remaining level.
COAT
HAIR : The
Toller was bred to retrieve from icy waters and must have a
water-repellent double coat of medium length and softness
with a softer, dense undercoat. The coat may have a slight
wave on the back, but is otherwise straight. Some winter
coats may form a long, loose curl at the throat. Featherings
are soft at the throat, behind the ears and at the back of
the thighs, and forelegs are moderately feathered.
COLOUR :
Colour is various shades of red or orange with lighter
featherings and underside of tail, and usually at least one
of the following white markings : tip of tail, feet (not
extending beyond the pasterns), chest and blaze. A dog of
otherwise high quality is not to be penalized for lack of
white. The pigment of the nose, lips, and eye rims to be
flesh-coloured, blending with coat, or black.
SIZE AND WEIGHT :
Ideal height for
males over 18 months is 19-20 ins. (48-51 cm); females over
18 months 18-19 ins (45-48 cm).
One inch (2,5 cm) over or
under ideal height is allowed.
Weight :
Should be in proportion to the height and bone of the dog -
Guidelines : 45-51 lbs. (20-23 kg) for adult males; bitches
37-43 lbs. (17-20 kg).
FAULTS:
Any departure from the
foregoing points should be considered a fault and the
seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should
be in exact proportion to its degree.
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Dish- or down-faced.
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Abrupt stop
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Bright pink nose.
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Nose, eye rims and eyes not of prescribed colour.
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Overshot bite.
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Large, round eyes.
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Roached, sway back.
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Slack loins.
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Tail carried below level of back when dog gaiting. Tail too short,
kinked or curled touching the back.
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Down on pastern
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Splayed or paper feet.
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Open coat (not tight enough, loose).
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Lack of substance in adult dog.
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Dogs more than 1 inch (2,5 cm) over or under the ideal height.
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ELIMINATING FAULTS :
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In adult classes any shyness.
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Butterfly nose.
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Overshot of more than 1/8 inch (3 mm).
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Undershot bite, wry mouth.
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Lack of webbing.
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White on shoulders, around
ears, on back of neck, across back or flanks.
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Silvery coat, grey in coat, black areas in coat
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Any colour other than red or orange shades.
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Any dog clearly showing
physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.
N.B. : Male
animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully
descended into the scrotum.
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