Dtails Tollers
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Meet the breeder
I'm the breeder behind Dtails Tollers located in Old Lyme, CT. I breed well-rounded Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers. The health of my dogs is very important to me, I do health testing on my dogs and provide lots of training and enrichment.
Donna’s experience
About Donna
I am an instructor of beginner and advanced obedience, agility, drafting, rally obedience, beginner tracking, nosework, and tricks classes. I have titled dogs in obedience, lure coursing, conformation, scentwork,and drafting. I am lucky enough to wake up each day to do what I love. For this, I try to give back to the local community that has made this all possible. I have fostered over 25 dogs before finding their forever homes. Dogs are not just my business, they are my life.
What makes Donna’s program special
My dogs are my life, and I ensure they live healthy, happy lives. As a dog trainer, I make sure all of my dogs receive proper training. I also do thorough health testing to ensure I am producing the healthiest dogs possible.
Donna is a member of a club
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club USA
Donna’s certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit
Puppies
Girl 1
Female • Went Home Jan. 4, 2023
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Girl 2
Female • Went Home Jan. 4, 2023
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Girl 3
Female • Went Home Jan. 4, 2023
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Girl 4
Female • Went Home Jan. 4, 2023
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Boy 1
Male • Went Home Jan. 4, 2023
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Boy 2
Male • Went Home Jan. 4, 2023
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Girl 1
Female • Went Home Apr. 5, 2021
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Girl 2
Female • Went Home Apr. 5, 2021
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Boy 1
Male • Went Home Apr. 5, 2021
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Boy 2
Male • Went Home Apr. 5, 2021
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Boy 3
Male • Went Home Apr. 5, 2021
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Boy 4
Male • Went Home Apr. 5, 2021
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Boy 5
Male • Went Home Apr. 5, 2021
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Getting a puppy from Donna
Donna has been certified by Good Dog's screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you're ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. Together, you'll choose the puppy that's right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices range from $2,500 - $3,000 and include a non-refundable deposit of $1,000.
“The price includes first shots, microchip, Healthy pet certificate from vet, AKC registration, and training. Deposit it due a week after the puppy has become available for you.”
Contract and health guarantee
Donna may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Donna offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Donna directly.
What's included
Enrichment and socialization
Puppies receive lots of visitors, lots of sensory experiences both indoors and outdoor. They are crate trained, have walked on A leash, experienced stairs, done car rides, and have had some potty training before leaving my home. I utilize the following enrichment methods: car riding , crate training, Leash Training, Noise desensitized , Toys, e.g. Ball, Strangers, Household Desensitization, Grooming Desensitization, Chew, e.g. Bone, Sound Stimulation, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Noise desensitization, Litter Box Trained, Car Training , Crate Training, "No" Biting or Chewing, Leash Walking, and Potty Training.
Puppy health practices
Puppies receive a wellness visit, their first distemper combo, a microchip, and a fecal.
Extras
Your puppy may come with extra benefits, like a small bag of food or a toy carrying the scent of their littermates. While Dtails Tollers hasn’t shared specifics yet, we encourage you to reach out directly to learn what thoughtful extras they may include to help your puppy transition comfortably into their new home.
Bringing your puppy home
Donna offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
Pick up your puppy in Old Lyme, CT or nearby
If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.
More about Donna
Why Donna started breeding
My first recollection of dogs is from around five years old and sharing my sandbox with a litter of Border Collie puppies that my father had bred. He bred Collies and Beagles so dogs were always a part of my life. I have owned many different breeds over the years, from a mini Doxy to a Husky, Shepherds, and Retrievers.
Donna has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Donna was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Donna’s program includes one color
Donna’s Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever puppies are red. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Donna’s links
Donna is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Dtails Tollers meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Meet Donna's parent dogs
All breeds
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Channel, dad
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
About Channel
Channel is a male Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Donna decided to make him part of their program. Donna has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Torque, dad
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
About Torque
Torque is a male Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Donna decided to make him part of their program. Donna has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Zaya, mom
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
About Zaya
Zaya is a female Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Donna decided to make her part of their program. Donna has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Tukka, mom
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
About Tukka
Tukka is a female Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Donna decided to make her part of their program. Donna has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Cay, mom
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
About Cay
Cay is a female Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Donna decided to make her part of their program. Donna has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Solo, dad
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
About Solo
Solo is a male Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Donna decided to make him part of their program. Donna has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Excellent level
Dtails Tollers reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Brucellosis
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Chondrodystrophy and IVDD Risk (CDDY-IVDD), DNA Coat/Trait Panel, Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Animal Genetics Panel
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).