• Fact 2 - Description and Definition of Nova Scotia Retrievers: This Canadian breed of dog, also called Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers, has a heavy water-resistant coat that can be trained to find and return (retrieve) killed game, especially Ducks, to the hunter.
  • The word "tolling" means to lure or decoy - Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers were trained to 'toll' or lure ducks into nets
  • Nova Scotia is the most populous province in Atlantic Canada
  • Retriever dogs find and return killed game to the hunter. Some Retrievers, such as Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers, are especially equipped for the task with a water-repellent coat and webbed feet which are ideal for retrieving waterfowl
• Fact 3 - Size: The weight of Nova Scotia Retrievers range from 45 - 55 pounds
• Fact 4 - Size: The height ranges from 21 - 25 inches, up to the shoulder
• Fact 5 - Alternative Names of Nova Scotia Retrievers and Nicknames: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
• Fact 6 - Coat and colors of Nova Scotia Retrievers: The coat is normally long and is double coat water resistant and comes in red or orange with white on tail tip
• Fact 7 - Life of Nova Scotia Retrievers: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 12 - 14 years
• Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for Nova Scotia Retrievers is the Sporting Dog (Gundog) dog breed
• Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
• Fact 10 - Choosing Nova Scotia Retrievers as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
  • How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
  • How much time will it take to groom the dog?
  • How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
  • Are Nova Scotia Retrievers suitable for children?
  • How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
• Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. Nova Scotia Retrievers are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
  • - Eye Problems
  • - Hip Dysplasia (abnormal development of hip joints)
  • - Gastric torsion
• Fact 12 - Nova Scotia Retrievers were Registered by the AKC (American Kennel Club) in 1982
• Fact 13 - Breeding Nova Scotia Retrievers for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
• Fact 14 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
• Fact 15 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise Nova Scotia Retrievers

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