How to Groom a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

By eHow Pets Editor

Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

Natural bristle brush
Slicker brush
Metal combs
Thinning shears
Coat gloss
Scissors

Step 1:
Brush out the coat frequently with a natural bristle brush, especially the thick undercoat which can be prone to knots or tangles. Use a slicker brush and metal comb as needed to work through more difficult sections. If you don't properly groom the undercoat, severe matting can develop. Removing the mats can cause your dog severe pain.
Step 2:
Use thinning shears to tidy up the coat, but leave the tail full. It should have some feathering, but you should clip stray hairs.
Step 3:
Bathe the dog as needed. Blow dry and hand fluff the dog's coat, but don't try to add any additional volume. The coat of the Nova Scotia is meant to be flat, although some dogs do have a natural wave in the middle of the back. Apply a mist of coat gloss to the body.
Step 4:
Trim the whiskers with scissors if desired.

Tips & Warnings

Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retrievers are famous for their courage. Some have even been credited by their owners with multiple life-saving incidences.
Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retrievers have a life expectancy of about 12 to 14 years.
Never give the dog a bath without first brushing thoroughly. Water tangles existing mats to the point that you would most certainly have to cut them out of the coat.
Duck Tolling Retrievers have been on the rise in popularity, and thus there has been a high demand for them. Increased breeding combined with a limited gene pool has given way to some genetic problems including thyroid and autoimmune problems and progressive retinal atrophy.

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