Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever originates in Canada and is classified by the FCI in Group 8 (Retrievers – Flushing Dogs), Section 1 (Retrievers).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The AKC height is 18 to 21 inches for males (ideal 19) and 17 to 20 inches for bitches (ideal 18); the FCI gives 48 to 51 cm (males) and 45 to 48 cm (females), with a 2,5 cm tolerance.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The AKC weight is 45 to 51 pounds (20 to 23 kg) for males and 37 to 43 pounds (17 to 20 kg) for bitches.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is a water-repellent double coat of medium length.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Accepted colours are any shade of red, from golden red to dark coppery red.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Disqualifications include a butterfly nose and an overshot bite of more than 1/8 inch (3 mm).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The described temperament is highly intelligent, alert and outgoing.