Affectionate
Courageous
Gentle
Responsive
Alert
Energetic
Playful

Active
Protective
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Devoted
Gentle
Tempered
Kind
Sweet
Tenacious
Trainable
Fearless

Cocker Spaniels, farm Collies, Irish Setters

Black Mouth Cur and Basset Hound

19th Century

Unknown

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Red

Brown
Black
Fawn
Brindle

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers have medium-length coats.

Curssets have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

A Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever can have a litter of 12-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Cursset can have a litter of 5-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Curssets are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

While the Cursset breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Hip Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)

None

OFA
CERF
Hearing Tests

Physical Examination
Allergy Tests
Optical Examination

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Curssets have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Cursset, it's at least 11 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Curssets usually need at least 50 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Cursset should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 44-51 pound (20 - 23 kg) Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever feed 2.3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 45-95 pound (20 - 43 kg) Cursset feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

The Cursset is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Curssets are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Curssets are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Curssets are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Curssets are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Curssets are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.