The One Canadian Dog Breed Everyone Needs To Know About Immediately

    Pup goals.

    Sarah Aspler
    by Sarah Aspler

    BuzzFeed Staff, Canada

    1. Let's take a minute to appreciate the beauty that is the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever.

    2. Being the smallest of all the retriever breeds, Tollers are hard-working, intelligent, and have a happy nature about them. Just look at that little smirk!

    3. Their name hints to their incredible swimming ​and hunting skills​. They absolutely love splashing in the waves and playing fetch.

    4. They can also be described as harmless goofballs.

    5. When they can't be in the water, they love to be on the water. Just look at this pair hanging out on a boat!

    6. They love nothing more than to spend the weekend with their humans tackling new hiking trails. And they don't mind doing some of the heavy lifting.

    7. Tollers are known for their stunning reddish-orange coat and their white markings.

    8. And don't you dare forget about their fluffy white socks.

    9. Just look at this duo who have matching ones!

    10. Let's take a quick intermission because PUPPIES.

    11. And you know what? The adult tollers are pretty dang adorable, too!

    12. They get along splendidly with other dogs.

    13. And don't mind curling up with some ~other~ furry friends.

    14. Accepting one of these guys into your family is guaranteed to add some excitement and playfulness to your life. But just like any dog, they can be a lot of work.

    15. But somehow at the end of the day, it's always worth it.

    16. So consider welcoming one of them into your life.

    17. You won't regret it. 💗