Survey launched to assess the overall health of Nova Scotia duck tolling retrievers
The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club of the UK has launched a health survey, with the support of the Kennel Club, which aims to give a picture of the breed's overall health.
All owners of Nova Scotia duck tolling retrievers in the UK can complete the survey, whether their dog is registered with the Kennel Club or not.
Owners of both healthy dogs and those with health conditions are encouraged to submit the survey, which will allow any problems to be put into context.
It is hoped that the survey will provide meaningful data that can be used by researchers focusing on canine health issues.
Bill Lambert is the Kennel Club health and breeder services manager. He said: “We are very happy to be supporting the new breed health survey for Nova Scotia duck tolling retrievers.
“As with any breed, it is extremely helpful to be able to assess its general state of health and to identify areas of particular strength and weakness to help safeguard the future of the breed. We would recommend that anyone with a Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever takes a moment to help protect the breed they love by filling out the survey.”
The survey can be downloaded from the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club website until the end of 2014, and the results will be published on the website and in the club’s magazine "Nova News".
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