Nova Scotia duck tolling retrievers — Tollers for short — are the smallest breed of retriever recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC). They’re highly active members of the sporting group.

It was the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club USA National Specialty. These dogs came from all over the world to do what they were bred for, get ducks out of the woods. Forty-five dogs showed ...

Pint, a Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever, has retrieved the kickoff tee more than 200 times since 2012. This will be his final season with the team. (Gregory Urquiaga/UC Davis) On the job since 2012 ...