Awards & Scholarships
Exclusive Awards & Scholarships
Members of the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club of Canada are eligible for exclusive awards and scholarships. Read about them below.
By Members, For Members
Members of the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club of Canada are eligible for exclusive awards and scholarships. Read about them below.
Allison Strang Versatility Challenge
Recognizing outstanding achievement by a Toller in multiple venues, as well as promoting agility in the breed.
Dobirstein Award
Established in 1992, the Dobirstein Award is the result of a donation made to the NSDTR Club of Canada by Joyce Dobirstein in memory of her late husband, John Dobirstein.
Register of Merit and Excellence Awards
The NSDTR Club of Canada Register of Merit Award is available to all members of the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club of Canada.
Junior Membership Scholarship
A program to encourage young Canadians to take an interest in our breed and to participate in activities with their Tollers.
Fair Dinkum Toller Award
The Fair Dinkum Toller Award is sponsored by Kirchoff, Lidlriva and Fionavar Kennels. The trophy itself is Australian White Cedar with brass plates.

52+
Years of Toller Appreciation
Dog lovers, breeders, and all who are passionate about dog sports—this is for you! Joining our community not only brings you the exciting opportunity to achieve formal recognition and enjoy the prestige of a distinguished pedigree, but it also connects you with fellow enthusiasts who share your love for Tollers. Let's embark on this amazing journey together in the vibrant world of dog sports!
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There are dog people and then there are toller people...
There are plenty of reasons to join the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club of Canada – including valuable breed information, access to exclusive awards and scholarships, and more.
Share your love of the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever while receiving access to quality information, valuable resources, and great people!
Membership Benefits
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Breeder Directory
The NSDTR Club of Canada recognizes listed as members in good standing but neither endorses nor guarantees their services.
Toller Talk
This publication is a benefit of club membership and downloads are only available to members. For membership information and to access a membership application, please register.
Rescue
The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is fortunate that it doesn’t require a large rescue organization in Canada. Occasionally Tollers need a little help out of unfortunate situations.
