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Quiz about Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers Quiz

The smallest of the retriever breeds, this little dog with a big name is also one of the most unusual breeds around. We can call them "Tollers" for short.

A multiple-choice quiz by crisw. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
crisw

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
200,209

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Tough

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5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Let's look at the breed name. "Nova Scotia"- OK, I get that, this is a Canadian dog. I know what a "duck" is. "Retriever"- I can figure that out. But what the heck does "tolling" refer to? Hint

These retrievers were so successful that they really "took a toll on ducks."

These retrievers lured ducks closer to the hunter, which is known as "tolling."

These retrievers bark when they are hunting, sounding like a bell- thus "tolling."

No one really knows, but it's a cool name, isn't it?

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Question 2 of 10

2. Tollers were bred to look like what other animal? Hint

The coyote

The dingo

The wolf

The red fox

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Question 3 of 10

3. What unusual feature do Tollers have that other breeds of retriever do not have? Hint

An extra dewclaw

Doubly-webbed feet

A shrill, loud, whining bark

A waterproof coat

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Question 4 of 10

4. What does a Toller look like? Hint

Coat is light to dark red and medium-length with randomly-distributed white patches all over the body

Coat is light to dark blond and long, with black markings on face, ears and legs

Coat is light to dark red and long, with no white allowed anywhere on the dog

Coat is light to dark red and medium-length, usually has at least some white markings on feet, chest, tip of tail and/or face

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Question 5 of 10

5. What Dutch breed is similar to the Toller in looks and function, and may possibly be an ancestor? Hint

Dutch Smoushound

Danish Broholmer

Schipperke

Kooikerhondje

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Question 6 of 10

6. Unfortunately, due to their small gene pool, Tollers are prone to several genetic diseases. Which of the following is NOT a Toller health concern? Hint

Pulmonic stenosis

Addison's disease

Sebaceous adenitis

Megaesophagus

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Question 7 of 10

7. Many Tollers carry the gene for progressive retinal atrophy, an eye disorder that causes blindness. A test has been developed by Optigen to identify carriers of the disorder. According to Optigen test results, which of the following is a breeding that could produce puppies that will go blind? Hint

Optigen A to Optigen C

All of these could produce blind puppies

Optigen A to Optigen B

Optigen B to Optigen C

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the temperament of most Tollers like with unfamiliar people? Hint

Aggressive

Very friendly, love everyone

Reserved, but not aggressive or unfriendly

Shy

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Question 9 of 10

9. Many breeders require that anyone interested in a Toller puppy read the list "Top 10 Reasons Not to Get a Toller." According to this list, what is the number 1 reason not to get a Toller? Hint

Vroom!

Smart, smart, smart

Shedding and mess

Watch your cat

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Question 10 of 10

10. As if "Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever" isn't enough of a name, Tollers have another name as well. What were they sometimes called? Hint

Little River Duck Dogs

The Duck Hunter's Companion

Red Decoy Dogs

The Fox in Dog's Clothing

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Let's look at the breed name. "Nova Scotia"- OK, I get that, this is a Canadian dog. I know what a "duck" is. "Retriever"- I can figure that out. But what the heck does "tolling" refer to?

Answer: These retrievers lured ducks closer to the hunter, which is known as "tolling."

Have you ever seen small songbirds mob a hawk or an owl? Ducks do much the same. When they spot a predator, they swim towards it, quacking and calling attention to the fact that the predator has been spotted. Hunters take advantage of this by having the Toller play the part of a predator.

They throw something for the dog to retrieve, and the retrieving dog attracts the ducks. The hunter then rises up and shoots a duck, which the Toller then retrieves.

2. Tollers were bred to look like what other animal?

Answer: The red fox

Legend has it that the red fox was the first toller. It is certain that ducks react more to dogs that at least somewhat resemble a fox.

3. What unusual feature do Tollers have that other breeds of retriever do not have?

Answer: A shrill, loud, whining bark

Known as "the Toller scream," this racket is produced by many of the breed when confronted with anything that they find exciting.

4. What does a Toller look like?

Answer: Coat is light to dark red and medium-length, usually has at least some white markings on feet, chest, tip of tail and/or face

The Toller is supposed to resemble a fox, and the white tail-tip is certainly foxlike,. The other white spots may not be foxlike, but are desirable. However, white anywhere but the feet, chest, tip of tail or face are not allowed on dogs in the show ring.

5. What Dutch breed is similar to the Toller in looks and function, and may possibly be an ancestor?

Answer: Kooikerhondje

All of these are Dutch breeds. The Kooikerhondje (Kooiker for short) resembles a Toller but is smaller and has much more white. It tolls ducks into complicated traps, and is still used today to lure ducks into traps for banding. The Schipperke is a small, tailless black barge dog, the Smoushound is a shaggy breed used solely as a companion, and the Broholmer is a type of mastiff.

6. Unfortunately, due to their small gene pool, Tollers are prone to several genetic diseases. Which of the following is NOT a Toller health concern?

Answer: Sebaceous adenitis

Sebaceous adenitis is a skin disease that is a problem in poodles, but isn't known in Tollers. Addison's disease is caused by malfunctioning adrenal glands. Megaesophagus is an inability of the esophagus to move food properly, resulting in difficulty eating and vomiting. Pulmonic stenosis is a heart defect.

Answer: Optigen B to Optigen C

An Optigen A dog does not carry the PRA gene. As PRA is an autosomal recessive, he can be bred to any dog of any test status and no affected puppies will be produced.

An Optigen B dog carries one copy of the defective gene (and is thus called a "carrier") and can only produce blind puppies if bred to another dog that carries the gene. Thus, breeding an Optigen A dog to an Optigen B dog will not produce any blind puppies.

An Optigen C dog carries two copies of the defective gene and will, eventually, go blind. Bred to an Optigen A dog, all puppies will be carriers but will not go blind. Bred to an Optigen B dog, half of the puppies will be carriers, and half will go blind.

8. What is the temperament of most Tollers like with unfamiliar people?

Answer: Reserved, but not aggressive or unfriendly

Unlike Goldens or Labs, Tollers do not always instantly love everyone that they meet. However, a well-bred Toller should be neither shy nor aggressive with strangers.

9. Many breeders require that anyone interested in a Toller puppy read the list "Top 10 Reasons Not to Get a Toller." According to this list, what is the number 1 reason not to get a Toller?

Answer: Vroom!

"Vroom!" refers to the breed's high energy level and need for exercise. One version of this well-publicized list can be found at http://www.odetofarley.com/topten.html.

10. As if "Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever" isn't enough of a name, Tollers have another name as well. What were they sometimes called?

Answer: Little River Duck Dogs

Named after a river in southwestern Nova Scotia, "Little River Duck Dogs" was the popular name of this breed in the early 1900s.

Source: Author crisw

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