Toller Retriever

mirekb

Hi, I originally posted in the animal/pet forum about this and it was suggested I try here. I am looking for advice on getting a Nova Scotia Toller Retriever and can't find any Irish breeders - or anyone who has one.

Does anyone here have any experiece with them, and/or know where the best place to get them is?

Spunk84

Nova Scotia

snipe02

kennel club maght be able to help you ive never heard of them until now whats the attraction you have to them

mirekb

Spunk84 wrote: »

Nova Scotia

harhar, smartie pants!

I just think they are great dogs! They are fun to train and smart, but calm and dependable.

Spunk84

mirekb wrote: »

Spunk84 wrote: »

Nova Scotia

harhar, smartie pants!

I just think they are great dogs! They are fun to train and smart, but calm and dependable.

Hahaha seen them once on a hunt in Canada and there nothing more than a hairer lab but boy can they retrieve some distances in water!!!! Never seem them here

mirekb

Spunk84 wrote: »

Hahaha seen them once on a hunt in Canada and there nothing more than a hairer lab but boy can they retrieve some distances in water!!!! Never seem them here

They're a bit smaller than a lab or golden, which would suit me better - and the swimming is a big draw for me.

CJhaughey

I was keen on getting one for a while but you'd have to get one from the UK.
I decided against it as it was looking like a lot of hassle and money.
Beautiful dogs admittedly but just a bit too much for now.
I ended up with a lovely GSP x Lab from a forum member and she suits me fine, swims to beat the band as well.

mirekb

I hear ya - the cost is prohibitive and realistically I can't afford one but one day I will get one!

Spunk84

If its the.swimming , why not a Chesapeake retriever ??? Seen them on DD in Cavan or the midlands for cheap enough

sonofthegun

what about an irish water spaniel if you want a dog that can swim mate these lads have webbed feet an all unreal dogs in water
i have a powerful golden retriever some dog in big rivers but i seen an irish water spanielabout 3/4 his size out swim him
sotg

dicky82

sonofthegun wrote: »

what about an irish water spaniel if you want a dog that can swim mate these lads have webbed feet an all unreal dogs in water
i have a powerful golden retriever some dog in big rivers but i seen an irish water spanielabout 3/4 his size out swim him
sotg

was just about to suggest the i w s myself. and we should all but irish in these tough times.

mirekb

I was looking at IWS as well - but any I have met are mad (in a good way!) and I already have two mentallers (terriers) the house so wanted something a bit calmer. Also as a first dog for my son so a retriever type ideal, but the golden's a bit big.

dicky82

mirekb wrote: »

I was looking at IWS as well - but any I have met are mad (in a good way!) and I already have two mentallers (terriers) the house so wanted something a bit calmer. Also as a first dog for my son so a retriever type ideal, but the golden's a bit big.

if you want something calm get a lavender scented candle.

mirekb

Can they swim?

EPointer=Birdss

dicky82 wrote: »

if you want something calm get a lavender scented candle.

Brillant! Hats off good sir!

To add value of any degree rather than admiring the witty jokes - a Chesapeake may be more attainable & suitable. You could try & import 1 from the US but not sure of the red tape involved or is it worth the hassle

TriggerPL

EPointer=Birdss wrote: »

dicky82 wrote: »

if you want something calm get a lavender scented candle.

Brillant! Hats off good sir!

To add value of any degree rather than admiring the witty jokes - a Chesapeake may be more attainable & suitable. You could try & import 1 from the US but not sure of the red tape involved or is it worth the hassle

Why not get a well breed lab pup , great overall retriever great temperament with kids , easy to get you hand on with top class breeding

EPointer=Birdss

TriggerPL wrote: »

Why not get a well breed lab pup , great overall retriever great temperament with kids , easy to get you hand on with top class breeding

Nothing at all wrong with a lab but if he's after something a bit different.

mirekb

TriggerPL wrote: »

Why not get a well breed lab pup , great overall retriever great temperament with kids , easy to get you hand on with top class breeding

Labs and chesapeake's are too big as well. If I can't get the toller then now thinking about an SWD - easily trained, no grooming, friendly. What do you think?

deeksofdoom

Nova scotia duck tolling retriever.

https://www.google.ie/#hl=en&sclient=psy-ab&q=nova+scotia+duck+tolling+retriever+ireland&oq=Nova+scotia+duck+tolling+retriever+i&aq=0&aqi=g8g-v2&aql=&gs_l=hp.1.0.0l8j0i15l2.7760.8280.2.9907.2.2.0.0.0.0.85.169.2.2.0...0.0.2dgyHpDGJ2c&psj=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.r_qf.,cf.osb&fp=cbf04cd5daa4997e&biw=1093&bih=521

mirekb

deeksofdoom wrote: »

Nova scotia duck tolling retriever.

https://www.google.ie/#hl=en&sclient=psy-ab&q=nova+scotia+duck+tolling+retriever+ireland&oq=Nova+scotia+duck+tolling+retriever+i&aq=0&aqi=g8g-v2&aql=&gs_l=hp.1.0.0l8j0i15l2.7760.8280.2.9907.2.2.0.0.0.0.85.169.2.2.0...0.0.2dgyHpDGJ2c&psj=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.r_qf.,cf.osb&fp=cbf04cd5daa4997e&biw=1093&bih=521

Thanks, I have checked all those out before - no breeders in Ireland and import costs too much:(

deeksofdoom

mirekb wrote: »

Thanks, I have checked all those out before - no breeders in Ireland and import costs too much:(

Your **** out of luck so.:rolleyes:

mirekb

deeksofdoom wrote: »

Your **** out of luck so.:rolleyes:

Yep:D

TriggerPL

mirekb wrote: »

TriggerPL wrote: »

Why not get a well breed lab pup , great overall retriever great temperament with kids , easy to get you hand on with top class breeding

Labs and chesapeake's are too big as well. If I can't get the toller then now thinking about an SWD - easily trained, no grooming, friendly. What do you think?

Swd ?

mirekb

Spanish water dog

Cass

Cut out the name calling, and swearing.

Keep it civil or don't post.

TriggerPL

http://www.toller-club.co.uk/

found this not sure if it helps . you can mail them about breeders in the uk .

check out contacting a breeder section on there page . ive also mailed a few lads in the trailing circle , to see if they know where to pick up one .

mirekb

Thanks! Please let me know what you find out - good or bad!

TriggerPL

mirekb wrote: »

Thanks! Please let me know what you find out - good or bad!

There was an 18 month toller running at the cla game fair last year, belonging to a Dutch crowd. And they couldn't get over the drive the dog had .

This is one of the replys I got there .

Il let ya know as they come in .