A Nova Scotia
Duck Tolling Retriever's coat can be varying shades of Red or Orange
and may have white markings on the feet, chest,
head or
tail.
Today, however, it is often described as a composite of many birds including the
head of a golden pheasant, the body of a mandarin
duck, the
tail of a peacock, the legs of a crane, the mouth of a parrot,
and the wings of a swallow.
Preferred habitat: wetlands, low woods + + + + Foliage / winter appearance: deciduous, red leaves in fall + + + + Soil conditions: loam, clay, tolerates poor drainage + + + + Light conditions: partial shade to full sun + + + + Plant spacing: 30 feet + + + + Wildlife value: Flowers are a source of bee food; foliage browsed by White -
Tailed Deer; fruit attracts the following birds: Eastern Bluebird, Gray Catbird, Eastern Kingbird, Mockingbird, American Robin, Brown Thrasher, Summer Tanager, Cedar Waxwing, Red - bellied
and Red -
headed Woodpecker, Gray Cheeked Thrush, Blue Jay, Tufted Titmouse, Rose - breasted Grosbeak, Purple Finch, Wood
Duck, wild turkey, flicker