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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever breeding & pregnancy cost

What it costs to breed a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever in Canada — stud fee, progesterone testing, pregnancy ultrasound, whelping supplies and a possible C-section.

Typical

C$2,200

Low end

C$1,500

High end

C$2,800

For a medium breed like the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever in Canada.

How pregnancy & breeding scales with dog size

A Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a medium breed (highlighted). Bigger dogs need more anaesthetic, medication and time, so the same procedure costs more.

ToyC$1,870SmallC$2,024MediumC$2,200LargeC$2,596GiantC$3,036

What's included

ItemLowTypicalHigh
Emergency C-sectionC$1,500C$2,200C$2,800
Progesterone testing (per cycle, 2–4 tests)C$150C$200C$280
Abdominal ultrasoundC$480C$650C$850
Stud service feeC$800C$1,200C$1,800
Whelping kit & supplies (box, heat, basics)C$100C$150C$200

What affects Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever pregnancy & breeding cost

Pushes the price up ↑

  • •C-section (esp. brachycephalic breeds)
  • •Progesterone timing + multiple tests
  • •Shipped semen / stud fees

Brings it down ↓

  • •Natural whelping, no complications
  • •Owning the stud

Methodology

Figures are Canada baselines scaled by this breed's size class where the cost depends on weight (anesthesia, drug volume, surgical time). They're planning estimates, not quotes — your clinic, city and your dog's specifics move the number. Full detail on the methodology page.

Estimate only

Prices vary widely by region and clinic. Use this as a baseline and confirm with your vet.

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