What kind of temperament and personality does the Nova Scotia Duck Toller have?
Do crossbred or mixed breed Tollers make good pets?
Many do make good pets, yes, in the right homes. But before you choose ANY purebred, crossbreed, or mixed breed, you need to know what a purebred dog really IS – and what crossbred and mixed breed dogs really are. You might think you know, but I bet you'll be surprised by my articles: The Truth About Purebred Dogs, The Truth About Crossbred Dogs, and The Truth About Mixed Breed Dogs.
Can you help me decide whether the Nova Scotia Duck Toller is the best breed for me?
Do male dogs or female dogs make better pets?
If I just want a dog for a pet, not for showing or breeding, does it matter whether he has AKC registration papers?
First you need to know what registration papers really mean – and don't mean. You might THINK you know, but you might be wrong! Find out the truth about AKC Registered Puppies: Are AKC Papers Important?.
There's an adorable Duck Toller puppy at the pet shop. The store manager assures me they only buy from responsible breeders. Could this be true?
No. There are no responsible breeders who would ever place one of their Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever puppies in a pet shop for resale. To find out more about pet shop puppies, visit Pet Shop Puppies: Buying a Puppy From a Pet Store.
How do I find a good Toller breeder?
It's hard! The sad truth is that the vast majority of people offering Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever puppies for sale are unknowledgeable, irresponsible, completely clueless – or all of the above. Visit Dog Breeders: How To Find a Good Breeder.
How do I pick the best Toller puppy from a litter?
I'm interested in adopting a dog rather than buying from a dog breeder. How do I find Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers for adoption?
You can find Tollers available for adoption from dog rescue groups or from the animal shelter. Visit Adopting a Dog From Rescue and Adopting a Dog From The Animal Shelter.