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Could my dog be a Toller?

The more I read about the breed, the more I think she could be one. Yes, this is all speculation, but what do you think?

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Don't you worry, no matter what she is or isn't, she's a good dog and I'll love her regardless. Her breed is just a fascinating puzzle to me.

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I'm certainly not an expert, but to me she looks like a German Shepherd/Golden Retriever mix. I don't know a whole lot about Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers, so it's certainly possible she could have some Toller in her. I know that sometimes people mistake them for Goldens. I do think it looks like she very likely has some shepherd in her, though.

Lady answered on Oct 1st.

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No expert here either but I agree with the first answer. Probably not a toller. I also see Golden ret in there.

Hunter CDX RA FDCh-S NAJ CGC P answered on 10/1/07. Helpful? / 1

It's possible. But she does look like a Golden/GSD mix to me. And it's more likely that she is a Golden/GSD cross since Tollers are pretty rare. It's less likely one had an accidental breeding.

Risa W-FDM/MF RE RL1 CA CGC answered on 10/2/07. Helpful? / 1

You could be part Toller! If you've read about the breed personality and it matches Mississippi's (cute name!) traits - you know her personality best! They have a very distinct personality from Goldens. Also, Tollers are much smaller than most retrievers with a different body structure. So if you're smaller - size could be a good clue. :)

The Keeks (2005-2013) answered on 10/2/07. Helpful? / 1

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