Day # 24 Duck Toller

This comment from another reader:
'I highly recommend getting a duck tolling retreiver over a golden - mainly because of its size.
And be sure to get a female as they are more loyal, and they do not weigh as much (5-10lb less approx).
And, I also highly recommended getting one with just a slight mix.
Purebred is another word for inbred - that is why so many purebreds have issues - behavioural, medical etc.
I'd ask someone to look for a duck toller in NS and try to find one that the owner doesn't think is purebred, or is sure isn't inbred.
But if you're going this summer, you might want to get one that's already a year old.
If you get a puppy, you better get one quick so it's ready for the trip.
Either way, get one in time so that it's (she's) loyal to you by the summer.
I wouldn't go for a dog over 30lbs, personally.
Go to www.quintehumanesociety.com every now and then, too.
I wouldn't go for ANY Terrier types (including Jack Russell Terrier) because they bite, nor would I go for any dog that has a lot of hair in it's eyes, unless you don't mind keeping it trimmed - they tend to bite because they cannot see as well.
I also wouldn't recommend any collie mixes, nor would I recommend any black dogs, including black labs. :) ME'

I had planned on a male dog, because my present pure-bred accidental is so gentle and loving (what dog isn't, eh?) but maybe a female would be better, esp. because of the weight issue, since I'll be using a little trailer or the back rack to give the dog a rest when it wants one, not to mention carrying the tenting equipment.
The vet mentioned the issue of inbreeding, as well, so ME is right there, too.