Riverside Tollers
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Meet the breeder
I'm the breeder behind Riverside Tollers located in Saginaw, MN. We are dedicated to breeding a versatile Toller that is a great representative of the breed, being structurally sound, healthy and having a good mind and the drive to retrieve. Our dog’s bloodlines have excelled in many sports from agility and obedience, to scent work and dock diving.
Carla’s experience
About Carla
We completely fell in love with the Toller breed when we acquired our first one in 2015. We were quickly addicted and have thoroughly enjoyed hunting (& competing in hunt tests) with these little red dogs, in addition to participating in many other events such as conformation, obedience, rally, agility, scent work and tracking, barn hunt, CGG and tricks. They’re the ultimate versatile dogs!
What makes Carla’s program special
Our own Tollers are hunted with and proven in a variety of events/sports. We strive to produce a healthy dog with a good mind, solid temperament, sound conformation and a strong drive to retrieve. We do all NSDTRC recommended health and DNA tests on our breeding dogs.
Carla is a member of a club
Hunting Retriever Club
Carla’s certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified
Getting a puppy from Carla
Carla 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 $3,000 - $3,200 and include a non-refundable deposit of $500.
“All puppies in a litter are the same price.”
Contract and health guarantee
Carla 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 Carla 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 Carla directly.
What's included
Enrichment and socialization
Our puppies are raised in our home, and are exposed to many new objects, smells and sounds both indoors and outdoors. They will also be introduced to birds and feathers at a young age.
Puppy health practices
All puppies will have first vaccinations, microchip, be dewormed and vet-checked.
Extras
Your puppy may come with extra benefits, like a small bag of food or a toy carrying the scent of their littermates. While Riverside 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
Carla offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
Pick up your puppy in Saginaw, MN 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.
“Local pick up preferred.”
More about Carla
Why Carla started breeding
The breeder we acquired our first Toller from became a very good friend and mentor to us over the years, and made sure we had some great dogs from her bloodlines to breed with. She instilled the importance of preserving the breed’s original purpose, while breeding for a conformationally correct and healthy dog that can do it all.
Carla has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Carla was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Carla is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Riverside 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
Parent health testing
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Excellent level
Riverside 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.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
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.
Cardiac Evaluation , Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Temperament Test, Dentition, 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.
Juvenile Addison's Disease (JADD), VetGen DNA Testing, OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Cleft Palate (DLX6), Cleft Palate (ADAMTS20), Chondrodystrophy and IVDD Risk (CDDY-IVDD), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd)
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).