Active
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Docile
Obedient
Devoted
Lively
Sociable
Attentive
Trainable
Steady
Spirited
Assertive
Extroverted

Affectionate
Courageous
Gentle
Responsive
Alert
Energetic
Playful

La Poms are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Avoid La Poms as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Lhasa Apso and Pomeranian

Cocker Spaniels, farm Collies, Irish Setters

Unknown

19th Century

Blue
Brown

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black
Brown
Isabella

Black
Brown

Fawn
Black
White
Red
Cream

Red

La Poms have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers have medium-length coats.

A La Pom can have a litter of 4-6 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever can have a litter of 12-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

While the La Pom breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Hip Dysplasia
Tracheal Collapse
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Hip Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Epilepsy
Skin Problems
Eye Problems
Kidney Problems
Pateller Luxation

Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)

Eye
Knee
Hips
Up:Uc Ratio For Kidney Function

OFA
CERF
Hearing Tests

La Poms are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

La Poms need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

La Poms have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

La Pom dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Fetch, Walk, Road trip, Tug-of-war, Play, Shopping

Fetch, Bike ride, Dog Parks, Walk, Run

La Poms are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For La Pom, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most La Poms usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

La Poms require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Ideally, La Pom should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 7-15 pound (3 - 7 kg) La Pom feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 44-51 pound (20 - 23 kg) Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever feed 2.3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a La Pom is somewhere $1.40 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a La Pom is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

La Poms are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

La Poms make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

La Poms are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

La Poms are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

La Poms are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

La Poms are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

La Poms have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.