Dog Food for Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers
The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, or Toller, comes from Canada, where it was bred to "toll," or lure, ducks within range by playing along the shoreline, then retrieve them from icy water. The smallest of the retrievers, Tollers usually weigh 35 to 50 lb and have a medium-length, water-repellent red double coat with feathering.
Tollers are clever, high-energy dogs, and their owners tend to research food carefully.
Why Your Best Friend fits Tollers
Steady energy
27% protein and 15% fat (minimums) from salmon and fish, with ancient grains for digestible, lasting energy for a busy retriever.
Skin and coat support
Omega-3 fatty acids (1.5% min), zinc, vitamin E (400 IU/kg min), and biotin support healthy skin and a water-repellent double coat.
Gentle on sensitive stomachs
Salmon and fish are the protein, with no chicken, corn, wheat, or soy, plus pre-, pro-, and postbiotics for steady digestion.
Heart health, guaranteed
Guaranteed taurine (0.10% min) and L-Carnitine (300 mg/kg min), in one formula from puppyhood through the senior years.
How much to feed a Toller
These are starting points for an average adult with a normal activity level. Working and very active dogs may need 10 to 20% more. Adjust to keep your dog lean and fit.
| Adult weight | Cups per day | A 28 lb bag lasts about |
|---|---|---|
| 35 lb | 2¼ | 7½ weeks |
| 45 lb | 2¾ | 6 weeks |
| 50 lb | 3 | 5½ weeks |
Puppies need more food per pound than adults, so split their daily amount into three or four meals. Your vet can help you fine-tune portions as your puppy grows.
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