Nova Scotia Dog Breed - Getting to Know Them The Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever, commonly referred to as the Toller, was named the provincial dog of Nova Scotia, Canada. It is a medium-sized buddy that is bred mainly for hunting. Its name, “Tollers”, is based from its ability to attract waterfowl within gunshot range. in Public bookmarkswith dogsnovascotia Note: Nova Scotia Dog Breed - Getting to Know Them