About us
An owner-run home for the Nova Scotia Duck Toller
NSDuckToller.com is an independent, owner-operated resource for the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever — the breed born on the shores of Nova Scotia, Canada.
It is written and maintained by Michael Petitpas, a Toller owner in Nova Scotia who lives with the breed every day — and who also builds dog-care apps for fellow owners. That firsthand experience shapes everything published here.
- Firsthand, owner-tested guidance
- Sourced from AKC, CKC, and OFA
- Regularly reviewed and updated
- Made in Nova Scotia, Canada
Why this site exists
The Toller is one of the rarest AKC retrievers, and reliable, breed-specific information can be hard to find. Our goal is to be the clearest, most trustworthy guide to living with a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever — from the first week of puppyhood through a full, active life.
Experience
Written by an owner who lives with Tollers, not a generic content farm.
Expertise
Grounded in breed-club standards and veterinary-recognized health testing.
Trust
Sources are cited, dates are shown, and pages are updated as guidance evolves.
Dog-care apps we build
The same Nova Scotia Toller owner behind this site also develops two iOS apps for dog owners.
EmberPaws
A privacy-first dog health app — track health metrics, organize walks, and share vet reports.
CrosbyTrails
Your dog's trail journal — GPS-track walks, save favorite trails, and log adventures.
Get in touch
Questions, corrections, or want to contribute? We'd love to hear from Toller people.