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4	Welcome to the wonderful world of Tollers …
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9	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers (Tollers) are “not” little Goldens!
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13	"MEDIUM/MODERATE" MEDIUM/MODERATE Size (the smallest retriever) Coat (not long or long feathered) Bone (dense, not heavy)
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17	"Head" Head is clean-cut and slightly wedge shaped must be in proportion to body size
18	"Head" Head Skull ~ The broad skull is only slightly rounded, giving the appearance of being flat when the ears are alert.
19	"Head" Head Skull ~ The occiput is not prominent. Checks are flat.
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21	"Eyes" Eyes The eyes are set well apart, slightly oblique and almond in shape.
22	"Eyes" Eyes
23	"Ears" Ears The high-set ears are triangular in shape with rounded tips, set well back on the skull, framing the face, with the base held slightly erect.
24	"Muzzle" Muzzle The underline of the muzzle is strong and clean. The muzzle tapers in a clean line from stop to nose, with the lower jaw not overly prominent.
25	"Nose" Nose is fairly broad with the nostrils well open, tapering at the tip. color should blend with that of the coat or be black.
26	"Lips" Lips Lips fit fairly tight, forming a gentle curve in profile, with no heaviness in the flews
27	"Body" Body The body is deep in chest, with good spring of rib; the brisket reaching to the elbow. Ribs are neither barrel shaped nor flat. The back is strong and straight. The loins are strong and muscular, with moderate tuck-up.
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29	"Tail" Tail The Tail follows the natural very slight slope of the croup; is broad at the base and is luxuriant and well feathered, with the last vertebra reaching at least to the hock.
30	"Forequarters" Forequarters The shoulders should be muscular, strong and well angulated, with the blade roughly equal in length to the upper arm.
31	"Forequarters" Forequarters Elbows should work close to the body, cleanly and evenly. When seen from the front, the foreleg’s appearance is that of parallel columns.
32	"Feet" Feet are strongly webbed, slightly oval, medium in size and tight with well-arched toes and thick pads. Front dew claws may be removed.
33	"Hindquarters" Hindquarters The hindquarters are muscular, broad and square in appearance. The croup is very slightly sloped. The rear and front angulations should be in balance.
34	"Hindquarters" Hindquarters The upper and lower thighs are very muscular and equal in length. The stifles are well bent.
35	"Coat" Coat The Toller was bred to retrieve from icy waters and must have a water-repellent double coat of medium length and softness, and a soft dense undercoat.
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37	"Color" Color … is any shade of red, ranging from a golden red through dark coppery red, with lighter featherings on the underside of tail, pantaloons and body.
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39	"Color … Disqualification" Color … Disqualification Buff may appear as faded brown with or without silver tips.
40	"Markings" Markings … while the flash of a marked dog is admired, serious Toller fanciers choose a dog based on structure, movement, temperament and working abilities.
41	"Markings" Markings … Disqualifications
42	"MOVEMENT" MOVEMENT Good reach and drive, but not like the setters. May remind you of a Chesapeake’s movement, especially from the rear
43	"Temperament" Temperament The Toller’s strong retrieving desire coupled with his love of water, endurance and intense birdiness is essential for his role as a tolling retriever.
44	"Temperament" Temperament The Toller is highly intelligent, alert, outgoing and ready for action, though not to the point of nervousness or hyperactivity.
45	"Temperament" Temperament Some individuals may display reserved behavior in new situations, but this is not to be confused with shyness. Shyness in adult classes should be penalized.
46	"Temperament" Temperament He is affectionate and loving with family members and is good with children, showing patience.
47	"Summary" Summary Faults large round eyes; eye rims and/or eyes not of prescribed color Dish face Bright pink nose Roached or sway back Slack loins Tail too short, kinked or curled over touching back; carried below the level of the back when the dog is gaiting Down in the pasterns Splayed or paper feet Coat longer than medium length; open coat
48	"Summary" Summary Disqualifications Butterfly nose Undershot bite, wry mouth, overshot by more than 1/8 inch Rear Dewclaws Brown coat, black areas in coat or buff Buff is bleached, faded or silvery. Buff may also appear as faded brown with or without silver tips. White on the shoulders, around the ears, back of the neck or across the flanks.
49	"Today’s Toller in the USA" Today’s Toller in the USA In September 2001, the breed entered the AKC world with limited conformation in the Miscellaneous Class and full entry into both Obedience and Agility Trials. By the end of October 2001, Tollers had earned 26 AKC Obedience Titles; 1 AKC Tracking Title and 89 Agility Titles! The NSDTRC(USA) has divided these states into 7 regions. In June 2002, the breed entered the AKC Hunt test arena. In the first month, 13 Tollers entered and had 20 passes in Master, Senior and Junior. Two of these Tollers passed four straight Junior Hunter tests and were awarded the first AKC Hunt Titles of JH! Within the next month, two more Tollers achieved the JH Title, and more are knocking. All in all, the owners and their Tollers have shown AKC that the breed has been strongly maintained; we are here to stay and become major contenders in the wonderful world of dog sports.
50	"NSDTRC(USA)" NSDTRC(USA) Breed Video
51	"Suggested readings" Suggested readings
52	"Credits" Credits The NSDTR Club (USA) Blake Porter – Breed Video Judges’ Education Committee Robert Cole – Dog News Breed Standard article Breeders & Members ~ Many thanks to those who shared their photos PowerPoint Presentation Created & Produced by Gretchen Botner, PEC
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