Caliber Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers

Archive for May, 2006

Toller Stud Directory

Wednesday, May 17th, 2006

Laura Smith has put together a great resource for Toller breeders with her Stud Dog Directory. The directory not only lists Toller males in the US and Canada but includes Australia or any other country. The listing shows photos, health clearances and a brief description of the dog’s temperament as written by the [...]

Zeppe’s OFA Results

Sunday, May 14th, 2006

Zeppe’s OFA results are in, and it is official that she is clear of hip dysplasia in both her hips and elbows. Her hips were rated GOOD, and elbows are NORMAL.

Harley is Clear for CEA

Monday, May 8th, 2006

The Optigen results were received today and Harley is clear/normal for CEA. CEA is Collie Eye Anomaly, a simple autosomal recessive genetic eye disease that affects several herding breeds and the Toller. CEA has exisited in the Toller since the early days of breed creation but was only recently discovered as a “known” [...]