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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?
2. Tollers were bred to look like what other animal?
3. What unusual feature do Tollers have that other breeds of retriever do not have?
4. What does a Toller look like?
5. What Dutch breed is similar to the Toller in looks and function, and may possibly be an ancestor?
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?
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?
8. What is the temperament of most Tollers like with unfamiliar people?
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?
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?
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