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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever breeding & pregnancy cost

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

Typical

£1,100

Low end

£800

High end

£1,400

For a medium breed like the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever in the UK. That's about 6% less than the average-size dog, because of this breed's size.

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.

Toy£935Small£1,012Medium£1,100Large£1,298Giant£1,518

What's included

  • Emergency C-section£1,100 (44%)
  • Stud service fee£800 (32%)
  • Abdominal ultrasound£350 (14%)
  • Progesterone testing (per cycle, 2–4 tests)£150 (6%)
  • Whelping kit & supplies (box, heat, basics)£120 (5%)
ItemLowTypicalHigh
Emergency C-section£800£1,100£1,400
Progesterone testing (per cycle, 2–4 tests)£100£150£200
Abdominal ultrasound£250£350£450
Stud service fee£500£800£1,200
Whelping kit & supplies (box, heat, basics)£80£120£160

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 United Kingdom 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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