"Dickens" is ready for a home!

**Dickens has found a new home** Dickens will be living with a loving family in Port Coquitlam BC


We currently have a lovely boy available from our December 27, 2009 litter from Ziggy and Harmony. His conformation and temperement would make a wonderful dog for sports,field and/or as a family companion. He loves to retrieve, is a fast learner and loves to please his family. An ideal home for him is a family home that enjoys outdoors activities (hiking/biking/camping etc..). He is currently being house trained and is crate trained. We are taking applications for a this lovely young man. If you're interested in more information about "Dickens" please email us at mailto:tollchester@gmail.com

His price includes a written contract (which generally includes rebates on spay/neuter and health clearances), Canadian or American Kennel Club registration, tattoo or microchip, temperament testing, structure evaluations, vaccine(s), and a vet check. For anyone intersted in breeding we also offer mentorship programs.

**Both his parents have been health tested and come from a long line of Champion dogs**

His daddy "Ziggy" AM CAN SU(u) CH Pikkinokka's Ziggy Stardust CGC, is PRA B, CEA clear, Cerf Normal, Heart Normal and OVC hips /elbows pass.

His mommy "Harmony" AM CH Tollchester California Dreamin', is CHIC certified by OFA as PRA A, CEA clear, Cerf Normal, Thyroid Normal, Heart Normal, Patella Normal and Hips Excellent

Great Wins Easter Weekend at the Chilliwack Dog Show!

This weekend was a lovely dog show in Chilliwack with every day a toller placing in group or winning the puppy group (or show!). On Friday April 2, 2010 our friends lovely boy a son of Toppers brother Gunner who we co-own with Til Niquidet from the Jr Puppy class (6-9 months) won the Sporting Dog Puppy Group! On Saturday another friend of ours lovely girl won the Sporting Dog Puppy Group and went on to win Best Puppy In Show! Sunday a special male toller won a Group 3rd for 107 points! Followed by "Topper" MBPIG BPISS AM CAN CH Tollchester's Top Secret who was owner handled by myself (and co-owned by Connie Redmond) won a Group 3rd for 117 points! Overall a great weekend for the breed... we want to thank everyone for coming out to the show and supporting the entry that ranged from 14-22 tollers over the weekend. Paw on the back for all the supporters, breeders and owners of the tollers at the show over the weekend!

The "Chocolate" Litter

The "Chocolate" litter is now 4.5 weeks old! They are getting unique personalities and becoming a very playful bunch of puppies. In this litter we have from Left to Right and Top to Bottom - Girl "Godiva", Boy "Leonidas", Boy "Galler", Boy "Marcolini" and Boy "Guyllian"

Diva wants a Foster Home

**Diva has found a new home** She will be living with a lovely foster family in New Westminster.

"Diva" was born March 18, 2008. She is from our litter by "Blaze" BIS RBIS BPIS CAN/AM CH Tollwest Blaze Of Fire PCD CGC CGN and "Sonny" AKC/NSDTRC/UKC CH KD's Sundance Kid CD JH NA NAJ WC FDCH

Diva is a very sweet and affectionate girl who loves to snuggle with her family. She's a good retriever and loves to play fetch! She would make a ideal family companion for a loving home. She's looking for a home with a family who can walk her daily and spend time with her as much as possible.

Diva is crate trained, house broken, good with cats and loves other dogs. Diva is CKC registered, is current on her vaccines/deworming/fea control and will come with a care package (toys, leash, collar, information about her pedigree etc..)

If you are interested in learning more about Diva please email us at tollchester@gmail.com

** Foster dogs are available for signifigantly reduced cost and are available for adoption (full ownership) by their foster families following semen collection or two breedings. During the time the dog is in foster care the foster dog is not to be spayed/neutered and Tollchester Kennels agrees to take on the cost of breeding clearances as outlined in their written agreement. Following adoption the dog can be spayed/neutered **

Zoe is looking for a home!

**Zoe has found a home ** Zoe is a 16 weeks old toller puppy who's family (for the past two months) had to give her up due to family issues that prevented them from keeping her *sigh* She misses her family and hopes one day to find a new loving forever home.

Zoe was born on December 2, 2009 by Bailey and MacKay. She's a very sweet girl who is super smart and always looking for something new to learn. She's a moderate to high energy toller puppy who has a decent 'off switch' for cuddle time with her family.

Anyone who knows someone looking for a older toller puppy who's crate trained and started on house training can contact me at tollchester@gmail.com

Amore X Osiris pups @ 3 weeks!

The "Chocholate" litter by Amore and Osiris's born on February 27, 2010 are currently 3 weeks in these pictures! The litter is growing fast and all the puppies are starting to wrestle and learning to "talk". We have 4 boys and 1 girl in this litter - named after Chochlates from the country where Osiris lives (Belgium) we have Boy "Galler", Boy "Leonidas", Boy "Guylian", Boy "Marcolini" and Girl "Godiva"

Storm X Danny Pups at 1 week of age!

The "British Slang" litter by Storm and Danny puppies was born March 14, 2010! They are currently one week old in these pictures and are growing strong. We have 3 boys and 2 girls - left from right is Boy "Ashford", Girl "Abelena", Boy "Bramley", Girl "Kinsey" and Boy "Charles"

Topper on Crufts TV!

Topper had his interview debut with his pals Simone and Connie on Crufts TV at the dog show in England on March 14, 2010

Check them out at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvfkrNZYDac

Topper goes to the UK!

Topper took his first flight over the pond on March 9, 2010 with his owners Simone Sortwell and Connie Redmond for a week trip in Europe. Half the days spent were spent in Holland seeing bikes, going on canal cruises and seeing the Van Gough museum. While the other half of the days were spent visiting the UK which included a country trip (just outside of Chipping Norton), a visit to the warwick castle and the dog show CRUFTS!

Topper brought along his buddy Jack "Jocar's Wild Tollchester" to keep him company in the cargo hold during his flight from Seattle WA to the Netherlands. To Jacks surprise on the other side was his new wonderful family, the Elliots waiting for him!

On March 10, 2010 Topper and his "bitches" (Connie and Simone) arrived at the Amsterdam Airport on a non-stop flight from Seattle. The four of them met up with Gary Elliot (Jacks new human daddy) for a car ride to the Hook of Holland Ferry for a 6 hour boat ride into Harwich, UK. Topper and his owners spent the day on Ferry taking a few quick naps in their room, having a meal at sea and having Topper phyiscally examined in both Holland and Harwich to ensure he was chipped, rabies vaccinated and properly tick/flea and dewormed for his entry into the UK. When they arrived in Harwich their new friend Gary drove them a hour to their hotel in Ipswitch, UK where they would spend the night.

On March 11, 2010 the trio (Topper, Simone and Connie) made the journey via GPS to the car rental lot where they picked up their VW tdi Jetta. It was a nice car to drive but well used. This car had the noisiest pair of windshield whippers immaginable and what Simone refured to as the "hot flash" air control system which only had one working speed of fan to warm the car.. the speed of course being Hi :P After the vehicle was assigned Connie cautiously got into the drivers side of the car and the journey of driving on the left side of the road began! It was a short trip to the local hospital where Simone decided to test out the local health care system. After 2.5hours, a doctors perscription, a few wrong turns in the hospital and 7.50pounds she had her perscription for her antibiotic and they were on the road once again. After 30 mins of a detour hitting the curbs on the left hand side and doing the same 2 round abouts approx a block from the hospital Simone and Connie found there way out of Ipswitch to make their way towards Chipping Norton. Despite a few detours the trip was successful and later that day they found their way to the "Tollgate Inn" where the trio had their dinner and spent the night with a few lovely friends of Connie's.

On March 12, 2010 Simone and Connie decided to test the local pet care health system so Topper was taken to the vet where he was treated for a UTI with antibiotics - BTW his visit was more then 7.50 pounds but less then 2.5 hours ;) Following the visit at the vet the road trip to Birmingham began. The drive to the motorway through the country was lovely and historic - and surprisingly only one curb fell victim to the N.American style of driving. Connie, Simone and Topper arrived at their hotel in Birmingham later in the day where they would check in and Topper would spend the afternoon enjoying a nap. Simone and Connie went to the Crufts dog show for terrier and hound day were they were overwhelmed with an overload of breed information, shopping, dogs, and lots of walking from hall to hall. During the visit to the show Simone and Connie tried to locate a "dog bathing area" where Topper could be bathed prior to the show. To their surprise no-one in England baths their dogs at a dog show! Actually the question alone when asking the locals was responded to with a bewildered look and uncertainty about why that would even be considered. Dinner approached quickly as the day trucked on... Simone and Connie then went back to the hotel room where they would spend the late afternoon on a nice walk with Topper and a dinner at the hotel. Later in the evening the day would end with watching terriers run in circles in a huge ring and be placed 1-4 according to their quality as assesed by the judge at group level.

On March 13, 2010 the plans were made to go and visit Warwick castle for a day in England. The trip to the castle was made via train which was located a few short blocks from the hotel. It was amazing to see how many people ride the train with their dogs and how useful the connections were. It was even more amazing how many people are in the Birmingham mall at 11am the day before mothers day in the UK! The trip was succesful and they arrived at the Castle later during the day ...it was a lovely castle but the theme of the grounds gave a very commercial disney feeling - Simone had the song "it's a small world" repeating in her head during the entire visit. Later in the evening when returning to the hotel Topper was prepared (yes, we bathed him!) for his next day at the show.


On March 14, 2010 the Crufts dog show for GUNDOGS begins! With a entry of 185 tollers Topper, Simone and Connie make their way to the show bright and early to ensure they don't get lost in the crowds prior to ring time. At the show Topper is prepared for his debut with a quick spritz and brush prior to his run around the ring. Simone and Topper enter the ring with Topper as cool as a cucumber and Simone more stressed then ever seen before inside a conformation ring. The two of them were 4th in the line up for Topper to be examined by the judge. They were requested to run around the ring in a circle and triangle so the judge could properally assess the gait and structure of Topper in comparison to the other 18 tollers in the open dog class! Despite the fact that Simone could barely breath and was shaking due to nerves Topper won the Open dog class where he would go on to compete for the Best Dog Category against the other class winners. Topper moved onto the Best Dog category where he competed against other very nice boys - Topper received the Reserve Dog award (aka 2nd best) in this class and would not move forward to best of breed. Topper was requested by a local supporter of Crufts to be interviewed with his owners on camera for a short clip about the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever! Topper had a blast showing off his Canadian pride with his signature red canada gloves he picked up a few weeks before a the Olympics in Vancouver! Following the breed Topper, Simone and Connie made there back to their hotel where they would pick up their car and make the drive to Ipswitch to return the vehicle. Upon returning to Avis the trio made their way to the train and took a quick train ride to Harwich where they would jump aboard the 1115pm ferry to Holland!

On March 15, 2010 Topper, Connie and Simone arrived in Holland at 745am where they would jump aboard a train to Schipol airport to hitch a ride with the local shuttle to their hotel located close to the airport. Upon arriving at the hotel the bags were unloaded in the room and a quick nap was taken prior to spending the day in Amsterdame. Later that afternoon Simone and Connie jumped aboard a train headed toward Amsterdam! When they arrived at the Center of the city they got aboard a canal cruise to get a brief history of the surrounding area and get a ride to the local Van Gough museum. The museum was 4 floors of gorgeous paintings and was rich in history of Van Gough and his timeless art. It was almost 6pm by the time they departed from the museum and were too late to miss their canal ride back to the center. This is when the adventure of public transit via bus in Amsterdam beginings! The three walked to the nearest bus stop where the question of cost of the bus was un-known by the locals. Confused Connie and Simone pilled onto the bus in search for answers... to their surprised they were informed they needed to by a bus pass but weren't given any additional information on where! So they decided to take a step off the bus and wait for the next trame which was packed full of people ...some of whom looked as equally as confused as they were. The crowed moved quickly and they were shuffled aboard a rail bus that was packed like a can of sardines headed for the center. Upon arriving at the center they made their way off the bus and onto the streets of Amsterdam where is was pooring rain at this time. They made their way through the crowds to a part of the red light district where head and sex shops seemed to overwhelm the street. Knowing they probably wouldn't find a place to eat along that strip they made there was a few blocks over in search of a restraunt. They decided to end there search shortly after it began as their jeans and jackets were dripping from the current weather. The train station was a few roads from where they were so they made the excecutive discision to hop aboard the train back to the hotel were they would have a lovely meal in dry clothing only a few steps from their hotel room.

On March 16, 2010 the trio jumped aboard the shuttle to the airport where they would begin the treck back to Seattle WA!

Ziggy and Harmony 7 week evaluations

"Cody" is a gorgeous boy who is very outgoing and friendly. He loves everyone and everything and isn't afraid of taking on a challenge. He's a joy to be around and has tons of personalty. This young man will be going to live as a companion in a family home in the Lower Mainland of BC.



"Cosmo" is a very sweet and loving boy who's Mr.Mellow. He's a very pleasing young man who loves to make his owners happy. He has a great off switch which will make him the ideal family man. Cosmo will be going to live as a companion with a couple in the Lower Mainland of BC

"Dancer" is a very laid back easy going girl. She is by far the most laid back puppy in the litter.. although her brother Cosmo is a near second! She will be going to her new home on Vancouver Island.

"Dickens" is a gorgeous boy who has lovelly structure. He's a very easy going boy who is sweet and easily motivated. He's our "pick puppy" in the litter who will be PRA tested for breeding later this month. He has high hopes of moving to a toller home in Quebec next month :o)

"Galaxy" now "Jeep" has the body type and temperament that is making him a great working dog. He's very outgoing with lots of personality. He loves to please and is willing to do anything for food! He is living with his new family in Roseburg, Oregon.
"Jackson" is a flashy boy who is easy going and fun loving. He's a pretty boy who we have high hopes of showing in the conformation ring one day. Jackson is currently staying at Tollchester.

"Marvel" is a handsome young man who is very sweet and outgoing. He's a moderate energy boy with a good 'off switch' which makes him the ideal family dog. Marvel has gone to live in Seattle WA. He loves his new family and enjoys going to work with them at Microsoft and Google.

"Nova" is a fun loving girl who loves attention. She is alway egure to please and easily motivated. She is going to make a ideal companion for her new family. Her family and I plan to breed Nova in the future pending clearances. Nova is living with a lovely family in Port Alberni BC

"Shine" is very sweet and easy going with the occasional stubborn streak. She reminds me a lot of her mother and aunty! She is currently staying at Tollchester.

"Star" is a pretty girl who is outgoing, loves everyone and everything. She loves to snuggle and will sleep in your lap for hours. She's a easily motivated girl who will do wonderful as a family pet. She has gone to her new family home in Vancouver BC.

"Taylor" has the best personality in the litter! He's a real character who will steal your heart. This boy is a true heart breaker! He's a moderate energy boy with a great offswitch which is going to make him the ideal family companion. Taylor has gone to live in Camrose AB with a lovely family.

Harmony X Ziggy pups are 6 weeks!

The "Star" litter is 6 weeks old. Everyone has started eating solid meals, is developing their individual personalities and a few have even considered moving out of the home! There is a signifigant size variation in this litter of 11 with 2 of the girls and one of the boys being on the 'smaller' side of the standard for their age, 1 girl and 2 boys being average for their age and 5 being large for their age! We are currently taking names for the last of these puppies. If you are interested in this litter please contact me at tollchester@gmail.com