Public Education
Are you looking for information about Tollers? Public Education is for everyone whether you are new to dogs & Tollers or long time owners and breeders. Below are links to various brochures and articles about Tollers in PDF format. Browse these pages to learn more about our dogs or print them out for yourself or to hand out to others that are requesting more information.
Breed Information / History / Care & Grooming / Breeder's Education
Activities / Rescue / For Members Only
BREED INFORMATION
- Official Breed Standard - A tri-fold brochure of the official breed Standard of the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever.
- Breed Information - A brochure giving general information about Tollers that will answer common questions and help the prospective owner decide if this is a breed for them.
- "So You Think You Want to Get a Toller...." - A Buyer's Guide developed to provide interested individuals with important information to consider and understand when thinking about adding a Toller puppy into their home.
- Top Ten Reasons- A humorous look at the top ten reasons to buy or not to buy a Toller.
- The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, by Alison Strang & Gail MacMillan. Published by Alpine Publications. Softcover edition. Visit our Club Merchandise page to find out how to order THE book about Tollers.
HISTORY
- Beginnings - A brief history of the breed and its origins.
- History of the Breed - A tri-fold brochure on the history of the breed and the NSDTRC (USA).
CARE & GROOMING
- Taping Ears - Did you get up this morning and find that you puppies ears had folded or gone "wonky'? This occurs sometimes, but can often be remedied by following the instructions provided in this article.
- Grooming the Toller - Very little is required to keep a Toller well groomed for the breed ring or at home, but oh those ears and feet! This article gives tips on keeping the ears and feet neat & tidy plus general "do's & don'ts" for grooming.
BREEDER'S EDUCATION
- Spring Is in the Air - ... your Toller will be 2 soon and you’re considering the idea of producing a litter. Well, here is some information you should know ... about breeding your girl or using your boy at stud.
ACTIVITIES
- Toller Information for Ringside - Small brochure that can be used to hand out at dog shows when people come up and say, "That's a what?" Can be printed front/back and cut in half and folded so that you get two brochures from one piece of paper.
- Tollers & Agility - Brochure that can be printed to take with you to agility trials to give general information out to those inquiring about the breed and our club.
RESCUE
- Rescue Program - The information provided on the website about our Rescue Program has been developed into a tri-fold brochure that can be printed and given to those interested in learning more about our program.
- Do You Think You Have a Toller? - Information about our Rescue Program that can be printed & given to your local shelters and humane societies
- These Are Tollers - Flyer with multiple pictures of Tollers to assist shelters and others to identify Tollers.
FOR MEMBERS ONLY
- Public Education Materials Request Form - Are you planning a booth at your local dog show or other community event to hand out information about Tollers. Use this e-form to request information from Public Education.