10 Reasons To Get A Toller And 10 Reasons Not To Get A Toller

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Are you considering adding a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever (Toller) to your family? While these dogs are intelligent, outgoing, and affectionate companions, they may not be right for everyone! Here are ten reasons why you should get a Toller – as well as ten reasons why you might want to reconsider this breed before bringing one home:

Reasons To Get A Toller:

1. They are highly intelligent – making them easy to train with patience and consistency!
2. They have boundless energy – perfect for active households!
3. They love water – making them great swimmers!
4. They are loyal companions – always ready to follow their owners around!
5. They have beautiful coats – ranging from shades of red or orange with white markings on their chest and feet!
6. They are friendly toward people – making them good family pets!
7. They have strong retrieving instincts – perfect if you’re looking for a hunting partner!
8. They require minimal grooming – just brush their coats once or twice per week!
9. They’re relatively low maintenance – needing only regular exercise and mental stimulation!
10. They’re relatively healthy dogs – living up to 14 years with few health issues!

Reasons Not To Get A Toller:

1. They require lots of exercises every day– if you don’t have time or energy for this then this breed isn’t right for you;
2. They can be destructive if left alone too long– so they need plenty of attention;
3. They can be noisy– barking at strangers or other animals;
4. They can be stubborn– requiring patience when training;
5. Their thick coats mean they shed heavily– so regular brushing is necessary;
6. They may chase small animals– so caution must be taken around cats or other small pets;
7. Their high energy levels mean they may not do well in apartments– unless given enough exercise outside;
8. Their prey drive means they may not do well around birds– unless trained properly from puppyhood;
9. Their intelligence means they can become bored easily– requiring lots of mental stimulation;
10. They tend to bark more than other breeds– which could lead to complaints from neighbors if not managed properly.

So there you have it – ten reasons why getting a Nova Scotia Duck Trolling Retriever might be right for you – as well as ten reasons why it might not be the best choice after all! Ultimately though, only you can decide which breed is best suited to your lifestyle – so take your time researching different breeds before deciding on one that’s right for your family. Good luck on your search!

 

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