Appearance: Medium-sized, powerful, compact, balanced, well-muscled dog; medium to heavy in bone, with a high degree of agility, alertness and determination. Many Tollers have a slightly sad expression until they go to work, when their aspect changes to intense concentration and excitement. At work, the dog has a speeding, rushing action, with the head carried out almost level with the back and heavily feathered tail in constant motion.
Temperament: Highly intelligent, easy to train & have great endurance. Loving & playful to their family, can be reserved with strangers, without being aggressive or overly shy. Aggression is not to be tolerated.
Characteristics: Strong & able swimmer, are a natural & tenacious retriever on land & from water. This strong retrieving desire & playfulness are qualities essential to their tolling ability.
Colour: Various shades of red or orange with lighter featherings and underside of tail, and usually at least one of the following white markings – tip of tail, feet (not exceeding beyond the pasterns), chest, and blaze.