Are Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers Intelligent Dogs?

Thinking to own a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and want to know whether Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is an intelligent dog breed?

According to dog experts, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Dogs score out of 5 in the scale of intelligent dog breeds.


Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Intelligence

Are Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers Smarter Than Other Dogs?

    Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever intelligence ranking compared to other dogs: unknown

    Smartest Dog Breeds

    Dog owners always want to feel that their dog is the smartest on the neighborhood, and while this may be true, a smart dog can come in many kinds.

    Of course, a smart pet dog is just potential without a human willing to put in the time and effort to train and channel the dog's knowledge. Dogs are about as intelligent as the average two-year-old, but there is a series of intelligence across several breeds.|Cleverness in dog breeds can refer to many characteristics. Some dog breeds are much easier to train and listen well to commands while others make great working dogs who are able to herd livestock.

    If you want an intelligent friend, get one of these breeds:

    1. Border Collie is one of the world's smartest and most popular dog breeds. Originally developed as a herding dog because of its intelligence and obedience, the Border Collie is a medium-sized dog recognized for its friendly temperament.

    2. Golden Retriever is one of the world's most-liked dog breeds. Initially bred as gun dogs, the Golden Retriever is an intelligent, trainable and friendly companion.

    3. Rottweiler (a.k.a. "Rottie") is a loyal, courageous and smart dog breed who is known for its unwavering devotion to its owners, whom they will defend at all costs.

    4. Poodles not only are very intelligent, but they're also honored, energetic dogs, with the added benefit of being hypoallergenic. Because of their high intelligence, poodles can be easily trained to track, hunt, retrieve, and follow.

    5. German shepherd is the second most popular dog breed because they're brave, confident, and intelligent. They are excellent all-purpose workers and are used in a number of specialized situations as police dogs or service dogs.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers Intelligence

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Information

Because Tollers run as much as they swim when hunting, they are smaller and more agile than most other retrievers. Their powerful yet compact build enables them to rush around tirelessly, leaping and retrieving with tail always wagging. The jaws are strong enough to carry a duck. Because they were bred to work in icy waters, they have a water-repelling double coat of medium length. A longer coat is not appropriate for a working dog, although the tail feathering should be long, adding to the emphasis of the wagging tail. A white blazeon the face, chest, tail tip or feet is characteristic, and may serve to make the dog's gamboling more noticeable to distant ducks.

As befitting a dog bred to play and retrieve tirelessly, the Toller is very energetic and playful. You cannot throw a ball just once for a Toller! Everything they do is done with gusto, whether it's hunting, obedience, agility or just walking around the block. They are alert but not hyperactive, and can adjust to many circumstances. They are affectionate and gentle, but young Tollers can be overly boisterous at times. They are good with children, other dogs and pets. Tollers may be initially wary of strangers, but warm up quickly. They learn fast and are generally willing to please, but bore easily and then can be a bit stubborn.

What to do if you lose your Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

If your Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Dog or any other pet has gone missing and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. List your missing pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Report the lost pet on the Local Lost Pets Facebook Groups Here.

3. Phone the local vets to see if someone has handed in your missing pet.

4. Phone the RSPCA or Visit the RSPCA Lost Pets website and complete a Lost Pet Report.

5. Visit Lost Pets Pages of Animal Shelters.

What to do if you find a lost Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

If you find a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Dog or any other pet and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Report the found pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Report the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups.

3. Contact the Local Council to collect the lost animal.

4. Take the animal to the local Animal Pound near to your area.

5. Take the animal to the local Vet Clinic who normally scan the animal’s microchip and phone the registered pet owner.

Laws Regarding Missing Pets

1. It is against the law to keep any animal that you find.

2. Pets are generally considered property and it is illegal to take and keep someone else’s property.

3. You must contact your local animal control unit and file a FOUND AN ANIMAL report for any dog or cat you find.

4. To reclaim your lost dog, cat or other pet from the animal shelter you must pay a release fee.

5. If your dog or cat is unregistered, you will have to register your pet before you can take it home.