Tollers ideal dog for hunting
When the birds are in the area , hunters called the dog to the blind, then rises , putting the birds in flight , allowing it a shot. Great all birds then downwardly . They are particularly suitable for inclusion in cold climates because their waterproofing bilayer.
Tollers are often mistaken for small Golden Retrievers, but the Toller is more active , both physically and mentally. According to breed standards Toller should be athletic , muscular, compact , medium bone , balanced and powerful. The chest is deep . Livestock judges require Tollers to be able to pay , and physical defects that hinder the ability to work are strongly penalized. You must be animated by the lack of substance or high enrichment be punished by the judges , affecting the nature and non- athletic build . The legs are sturdy and strong. Tollers have webbed feet .
Those who breed Tollers for conformation shows consider the head ( clean cut, in the form of making light) can be important, and I think it should be that resemble that of a fox and must not be in a block, that of a Golden Retriever. The ears are triangular and high and well back of the skull. The tail is well feathered, and made merry when the dog is excited or in motion.
The color is not a shade of red, golden to dark red copper with a slight flag on the underside of the tail, pants and red body . Even lighter shades of golden red are deeply pigmented and rich in color. Toller should not be buff or brown. Although very rare, there are chocolate / liver brown Duck Tollers .
The best in show winner specialty - big man with white feet , chest and face the fire .
Toller has usually at least one of the following white markings : tip of tail , feet , chest and flame . Lack of white is not a defect. Dogs with white on the shoulders, around the ears, neck or back or flank, or areas with silvery , gray or black coat disqualified from dog shows.
Toller was created to support the icy waters and must have a water-repellent Doppelmantelvon medium length and softness , and a soft dense undercoat. Layer may have a slight wave on the back , but otherwise all right. Some winter coats may form a long, open at the neck loop. Are smooth and soften moderate length. The hair on the muzzle is short and fine . Shedding season is expected.
Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever are known to be highly intelligent , alert, high energy dogs . They tend to be very affectionate and outgoing animals with family members and are known very patient with children. Some dogs may be reserved in new situations , but shyness in adult dogs is a default.
Tollers race are working animals and are happiest when they have a job to do . Tollers are excellent hunting companions . They differ in several competitions such as agility, dock diving and obedience . Their sense of smell, intelligence, work unit, and the small size also allows them to search and rescue dogs ideal .
Must be provided by physical stimulation for dogs every day because they can be destructive if not exercised enough or too long left alone. Breed standard states that the dog is a strong driving demand, intense iness flies , have perseverance and love of the water.
Tollers have an aggressive bark. Some bark a single frame , as "Toller scream " high tone , crying frequently mentioned as an alias ? As "sings" she said. Do not use in violent situations , however - who need to have a rough growl. Loud cry is used to express feelings .
Tollers are generally resistant . But like almost all breeds of dogs, some known genetic diseases occur in the breed. This may be attributed to a relatively small number of genes. Finnish breed club offers the greatest health problems in the breed that immunity is achieved. You may be affected by eye problems and hip dysplasia and sensitive to autoimmune diseases and rheumatic steroids meningitis - subject arthritis.
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) affects approximately 7% of Tollers with an estimated 40% are carriers. PRA connected type of racing is known as the progressive rod -cone degeneration . The disease causes retinal cells degenerate and die , causing night blindness , the first term and total blindness. Collie eye anomaly will have a carrier rate of 5% and a 0.5% rate of success. It usually causes slightly blurred vision , but severe cases may hemorrhage and retinal detachment which can lead to blindness .
Thyroid problems have been identified by U.S. farmers as a matter of priority with epilepsy and hip dysplasia . As many as 1 in 6 Tollers can autoimmune thyroiditis. The symptoms of thyroid problems include weight gain, skin and hair, including hair loss , weakness, sensitivity to cold or infertility .
Addison's disease affects 1% of Tollers in a health survey , more than the dog of the general population incidence rate 10 times. Proportion of people carriers is estimated at 18%. This disease is also known as an important issue in the race. Signs include lethargy, loss of appetite, vomiting, weakness , diarrhea, increased thirst and urination , and chills.
Aseptic meningitis ( sometimes called steroids meningitis meet ) more and more people have been diagnosed ? Great take Norway in recent years. Symptoms include severe sore throat , fever and lethargy . The prevalence is estimated at 2.5 % of the population of Norway.
Tests health , both for ocular diseases and autoimmune thyroiditis available . A test for Addison's disease , but only a form of the disease , and there are others that also affect the race.
A 2002 survey by the breed club of Canada to know what diseases and conditions where Toller dog owners occur in the world's population in 1180, showed 73% reported excellent health and full reports 7.5% in poor health or bad. 141 dogs (12%) were reported as the average age at death of the deceased to 6.4 years . The most common cause of death from cancer was reported in 25% of deaths , the limit to the next most common age of 9% .
