AH Challenge: Make The Novia Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever More Popular

[PhilKearny]

Canada is the home of much that is appreciated in the world: poutine, Labatt Blue, Len Thompson Spoons, and Dorothy Stratten, to name but few of the blessings that Canada generously has bestowed upon an appreciative world.

One area in which Canada, and in particular the Atlantic Provinces of its rugged eastern seaboard, shines brightest is in the breeding of hardy dogs. Consider the Newfoundland and the Labrador retriever, two of the most fabled and beloved canine breeds in the world. Still, one great Canadian breed that has not achieved the fame or popularity of the Lab or Newfie is the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever (or "Toller"). The Toller is smart, handsome dog. The Toller is also one of the most unusual gun dogs around. As the Wikipedia states, "The hunter stays hidden in a blind and sends [the Toller] out to romp and play near the water, usually by tossing a ball or stick to be retrieved. Just like the fox the dog's activity and white markings pique the curiosity of waterfowl, who swim over to investigate. The act of enticing or luring game to approach is known as 'tolling.' When the birds are close, the hunter calls the dog back to the blind, then rises, putting the birds to flight, allowing him a shot. The Toller then retrieves any downed birds."

Now, that is one of brilliant dog--it not only retrieves the game, it first tricks the game.

My question: what would it take to make this wonderful Canadian breed more popular?

[Cook]

Ian the Admin steps in and bans Phil for promoting Trolling.

[PhilKearny]

Originally Posted by Cook

Ian the Admin steps in and bans Phil for promoting Trolling.

Tolling, duck tolling, not trolling, Comrade!

[fernerdave]

Originally Posted by PhilKearny

Canada is the home of much that is appreciated in the world: poutine, Labatt Blue, Len Thompson Spoons, and Dorothy Stratten, to name but few of the blessings that Canada generously has bestowed upon an appreciative world.

you didnt even mention Stompin Tom Conners or Farley Mowat!

and that is a handsome dog.

[Talwar]

Disney films, "101 Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers"?

[PhilKearny]

Originally Posted by Talwar

Disney films, "101 Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers"?

Along the same lines, how about a prominent Canadian entertainer or intellectual expressing their deep affection for their Toller.

For example, someone such as Pamela Anderson (she's Canadian originally and prominent entertainer and/or intellectual) prancing about with their Novia Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and promoting it as part of her animal rights belief. I could seethe magazine article about Ms. Anderson with silly titles, such as a fashion shoot called "Pam's Shows Her Doggy Style Life."

[Cook]

Originally Posted by PhilKearny

"Pam's Shows Her Doggy Style Life."

This week’s funniest remark award goes to Phil.

[Hörnla]

Two suggestions:

a) get an easier name! Nobody can memorize this name. I know what I am talking about, my mother owns two NSDTR...

b) genocide on Golden Retrievers.