Steve_R Posted August 5, 2011 Report Posted August 5, 2011 Hi All..Im looking at getting a new puppy. And have been doing some research...and l was just wondering if anyone ever had a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and do they make good family dogs? It wont be used for hunting just a family dog but will go fishing with me and the girlfriend likes to jog so it will get lots of exercise.. Thanks. Steve.
NAW Posted August 5, 2011 Report Posted August 5, 2011 I've herd great things about them. No personal experience though. Looks like they shed?
Steve_R Posted August 5, 2011 Author Report Posted August 5, 2011 I've herd great things about them. No personal experience though. Looks like they shed? Yes l was thinking the same thing...
Steve_R Posted August 6, 2011 Author Report Posted August 6, 2011 Yes l was thinking the same thing... i was just looking at some on youtube...l guess they scream to...
Pigeontroller Posted August 6, 2011 Report Posted August 6, 2011 A friend had several. He taught one to "go" in a doggie-box outside, as opposed to just anywhere on the grass.
Sinker Posted August 6, 2011 Report Posted August 6, 2011 They are pretty smart dogs as far as I understand. Interesting how they toll ducks. S.
workwear Posted August 6, 2011 Report Posted August 6, 2011 my neighbor has one...and they are wonderful family pets...i guess you could make that arguement for any hunting breed of dog....make sure tho they get alot of work... exercise them alot....they are pretty mischievous when they are bored...respect them right and have them respect you....and youll have a friend for life!! good luck
Jewelbee Posted August 8, 2011 Report Posted August 8, 2011 (edited) These guys are amazingly versatile! Sounds like a GREAT pick for your lifestyle. Also they are a nice med sized dogs, great travelers. BTW..they have collie waayyy back in their heritage, so great family pets! Edited August 8, 2011 by Jewelbee
Harrison Posted August 8, 2011 Report Posted August 8, 2011 A couple friends have them. Awesome dogs, both of them. But, like other working dogs they have to run and love to work. If you can commit to run the dog often, they will pay you back by being obedient. If not, they will get bored and will act out. I can speak only for my friends dogs, but Like mine, once you introduce retrieving to them, it's all they live for..that and a pat on the belly from you. Good Luck with your choice.
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