RedDecoy Kennel

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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers
"Nova Scotia's Official Dog"

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RedDecoy Kennel

We have owned and loved Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers for over 30 years. In 1997, our dream of breeding them became a reality when we registered RedDecoy Kennel with the Canadian Kennel Club. We are a small kennel and our objective as kennel owners is to promote the breed as an all round dog suitable for all aspects of the dog world, including obedience, field work, agility and as a family pet.

As Breeders, we are dedicated to improving the health of the breed while following the CKC Standard for the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever as closely as possible. It is our intention to produce a sound dog who is a natural retriever with a happy disposition that will appeal to all ages. We usually only have one litter a year.

All Red Decoy Kennel Tollers are Hip-Certified clear of hip dysplasia. They have been Slit Lamp eye-tested clear of inherited eye problems and have been Optigen-tested for PRA eye problems.

We have put Canine Good neighbour Tests, Obedience and Field Titles as well as Championships on several Tollers and German Shepherds. We also have trained our dogs for Agility and Flyball. We have trained and tested our tollers for upland game, Working Certificate and Hunt Tests.

We are members of the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club of Canada, The Canadian Kennel Club, The Eastern Flyway Hunting Retriever Club, Glooscap Kennel Club and The Evangeline Kennel Club, which is our local all-breed club.

We encourage all dog owners to do obedience training and retrieving with their puppies, as a trained dog makes a well-behaved companion at home or when you take him/her anywhere. Tollers love people, especially their families and prefer to be with them.

All our puppies are raised in the family home, they are well socialized to people, children, other pets and normal household sounds noise and activities. Before going to their new homes they are thoroughly checked by our Veterinarian, given their first shots, de-wormed, tattooed and registered with the Canadian Kennel Club.

Most of our puppies are sold by reservation and we do have a waiting list. We require written proof that all Red Decoy puppies sold on the CKC Non-Breeding Contract have been spayed or neutered within one year. We do have a buyer questionnaire, to make sure our puppies are going to the best possible homes and ensure that you understand that Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are intelligent, active dogs who require daily exercise. If your are interested in finding out more about our kennel or filling out our questionnaire to be on our waiting list, e-mail us at the address below.

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ABOUT TOLLERS
These flashy little red dogs, also known as "Tollers" or "Little River Duck Dogs", make great family dogs which can also be used for bird hunting, as well as all other dog sports. They are of medium size and enjoy the outdoors. Being friendly and good with children, they also make great house pets for young and old alike. Smart, alert and easy to train, "Tollers" are well suited to all types of dog activities. It must be pointed out that these are active dogs who require at least a moderate amount of daily exercise. If you have a fenced yard, this is easily accomplished with a stick or a ball, as they are natural retrievers. They have a medium length, double coat which should be brushed weekly.
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RECENT ACTION SHOTS

Skeeter High Jumping 44" with Glooscap Hot Dogs"

Skeeter now lives on the shores of Lake Ontario.
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"Pockets debut at Superdogs in Halifax"

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Cricket retrieving a mallard at two years of age.

Cricket lives in a hunting home in Ontario.
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"Copper running Windows Agility at 11 years of age!"

Glooscap Hot Dogs - 2005 - Hants County Exhibition
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"Summer Fun - Ceilidh and Dad take a dive together."

Ceilidh is in a family home in England.
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Toller Puppies can steal your heart!

"Muffin"	"Tanner"
"Skeeter"	"Pockets"

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"AToller Puppy has a Bath"

What's a Bath?	First you get all wet!	Add Doggie Shampoo!
Can I get out now?	Guess not!	Getting ready to rinse.
Gotta love those fluffy towels!	Will I look like that when I am all growed up?	All done at last! Aren't I cute!

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OUR PAST

"Scampie"

We acquired our first Toller as a pet for our children, through an ad in the newspaper. Upon visiting the puppies we immediately fell in love with that small fuzzy ball of energy. "Scampie" was our family pet for almost 14 years.
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("Muffin")

"Brandy of Littleriver, CD"
We soon discovered we missed having a Toller so much we just had to have another one. Muffin was a very active Toller. We took her to obedience classes and the instructor suggested we join a dog club and enter her in an obedience trial at the local dog show. Needless to say, that was our introduction to the "Wonderful World of Showing and Training Dogs."
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("Brandy")
In 1993 we became co-owners of a male Toller - "Brandy" who originally came from Marangai Kennels.

"Ch. Marangai's Little Man Big Man, CD"
Brandy earned his Championship in 1993 and also became involved in Freestyle Agility and Flyball. Brandy was to be our foundation Dog, but was found to have PRA. He did earn three points toward his Flyball Title and also attained his CD. Brandy appeared in Halifax Superdogs in 1995 and 1996.
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"Shady Lady"

"Ch. Kare's Shady Lady,CD,WC, JH"

Born 1996, Shady became a Champion and completed her CD Obedience Title in 1998. She earned her WC in 1999 and Junior Hunter in 2000. Shady was the foundation dam of RedDecoy Kennel.
She was the proud mom of 31 puppies from five litters.
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"Magic"

"Hebridy's A Magic Moment, CD"
Magic was Wendy's first obedience dog, earned her CD and was in training for CDX.
She did English Agility, Flyball, Freestyle Agility and knew lots of parlor tricks.
Magic was our "home guard dog" for seven years before losing her fight with thyroid cancer.
She was a wonderful friend and will never be forgotten.
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"Hanna"

"Ch. Hanna"
Hanna came to live with us when she was three. David showed her to her Championship and as a Special she won many group placements. She loved to work in the show ring for her Junior Handlers too. At home Hanna learned to sit, down, stay and shake hands. Living with Tollers, she also became a reliable retriever. She was with us till she was almost 12 years old.
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OUR PRESENT
All our dogs are first and foremost family pets who live in our home. We enjoy a wide variety of activities with them, including showing, obedience, agility, flyball, therapy work and field work, as well as long walks on the dykes. We presently have five Tollers in residence and they are:

"Copper"

"Kare's Island Copper, CD"
Copper is now eleven years old. His favorite sports are Grand Prix Agility, Relays and Windows.
Copper is David's Obedience and Agility Dog as well and being his best pal.
He is also a Halifax favorite on the Superdogs Team.
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"Mister T"

"Ch. RedDecoy's Mister T, CD,CGN"
(Ch. Elvebredd's Springin Sandpiper x Ch. Kare's Atlantic Pryde CD)
Mister T is from the first litter to carry the name of RedDecoy Kennel. Born in November 1998, he has matured into a happy, gentle natured toller and is presently working on his CDX Obedience Title and his WC. He is also enjoys freestyle agility and relay racing.
As the foundation sire of RedDecoy Kennel, Mister T continues to sire many litters.
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"Pockets"

"Ch. RedDecoy's Pockets Full of Fun, CGC,CD,CGN"
(Ch. Kare's Shady Lady, CD,WC,JH x Ch. Kare's Banner,WC,CD)
Pockets was born in February 2001 and has lived up to her name in every way! She is presently working on her CDX and WC skills. She loves any form of agility. She learns quickly and already knows lots of parlor tricks! Pockets is also the proud mom of 3 litters.
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"Buttons"

"RedDecoy's Buttons and Bows"
(Ch. Kare's Shady Lady, CD,WC,JH x Ch. Kare's Jammer, WC,CD)
"Buttons" was born in May 2003, and is best described as vivacious! She loves everyone she meets! She is a member of the Glooscap Hot Dogs and The International Superdogs.
In September 2005 Buttons passed her first CKC Novice Agility Trial.
She is also busy working on her obedience and retrieving skills.
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NEWS FLASH

Red Decoy Kennel
welcomes
”The Warm Up to Spring Litter”
Born Thursday, April 20, 2006
Red Team - Four girls
Paws, Mittens, Slippers and Sneakers
Blue Team - Two Boys
Sox and Boots
Cheering Parents - Mister T and Pockets

At 4 weeks old, the Warm Up litter is growing fast!

At 4.5 weeks old, they dig into their first solid food with gusto!

Now 5 Weeks old, they are enjoying the back deck every day!

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OUR PLANS
Our objective as Kennel owners is to promote the breed as an all round dog suitable for all aspects of the dog world, including obedience, field work, agility and as a family pet. As Breeders, we are dedicated to improving the health and quality of the breed. All dogs used in our breeding programme are tested for hip dysplasia and eye disease (PRA). It is our intention to produce a sound dog who is a natural retriever with a happy disposition that will appeal to all ages.

Thank you for your interest in our Kennel - Please visit again and tell your friends about us
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Family News Flash

This section of our list was created for the interest of family members near and far who like to get news of our human family
as well as our dogs.

Bridget is 1.5 years Luke's 4th Birthday

January 2006

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Courtney and Leah getting their puppy fix!

May 2006
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