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Baloo
SUBMITTED BY AUDREY STENDER
4 votes

Bodhi
Sun's out, tongues out!
SUBMITTED BY AMY BYERS
3 votes
Bodhi
Stop and smell the roses
SUBMITTED BY AMY BYERS
6 votes

Sadie
Captain Sadie
SUBMITTED BY MARLA MACNEILWILBUR
1 votes

Timmy
Our 1 year old Duck Toller Timmy will never say no to a beach day! Whether he’s in the Atlantic Ocean or a mud puddle in the woods, this guy is always up for a swim!
SUBMITTED BY EVAN DUTRIZAC
11 votes

Dakota
Snow-Kissed Brindle Borador
SUBMITTED BY EMILY STEELE
9 votes

Mya
Mya the three-year-old Border Collie loves exploring new places and wearing her stylish bandanas. She’s always ready for her next adventure!
SUBMITTED BY CLAIRE DU TRIZAC
33 votes

Ruby
Sun's out, tongues out!
SUBMITTED BY MELISSA HARRINGTON
33 votes

Morgan
Just a pup making waves in the world.
SUBMITTED BY APRIL MURRAY
0 votes

Gallagher
Sunday morning on the dock
SUBMITTED BY GAIL KAISER
0 votes

Brody
Golden hour, golden boy! (almost) 2 year old Brody’s happy place is the beach. His favourite thing is barking at the waves and chasing them when he can! Currently 3 months post double hip surgery for hip dysplasia, he is recovering great, and we were so thrilled to see him starting to run after them again just moments before this photo was taken!
SUBMITTED BY ERIN BEAMISH
12 votes

Izzie and Sassea
SUBMITTED BY SUSAN MARCHBANKI
1 votes

Walter
Enjoying the Pooch Plaid life.
SUBMITTED BY SUSAN MARCHBANK
0 votes

Freddy
Living my best life 🙂
SUBMITTED BY SUSAN MARCHBANK
3 votes

Rudi Petootie Rogers Bell
Rudi Petootie Takes the Wheel
SUBMITTED BY SU ROGERS
3 votes

Bailey
lazy day
SUBMITTED BY STEPHEN LOHNES
0 votes

Ben
Getting ready for Christmas!
SUBMITTED BY JOANNA JENNERY
1 votes

Cannon
Relaxing in a field.
SUBMITTED BY NICOLLE LAFFIN
2 votes

Nova
SUBMITTED BY LONNIE FAHEY
1 votes

Annie
Just one more stick please Mom!
SUBMITTED BY MICHELLE MORRELL
1 votes

Etoile
Étoile is a true Saltscaper! He adores walking at the local harbour and greeting the fishing boats that pass by. Here he is perched on lobster traps, lending a "helping paw" ahead of the fishing season.
SUBMITTED BY MELANIE ALLAIN
17 votes

Sprockey
Happy Trails and Tails!
SUBMITTED BY JOCELYN HAMILTON
0 votes

Pickles
Babies First Cape Breton Trip
SUBMITTED BY JENNIFER DUNFEE
1 votes

Malcolm
When you're 14, ruffin' in camping, means an air mattress.
SUBMITTED BY KALA CLARKE
1 votes

Baloo
SUBMITTED BY AUDREY STENDER
0 votes

Splash and Wick
SUBMITTED BY BRENDA KENNEY
7 votes

Splash
SUBMITTED BY BRENDA KENNEY
0 votes

Splash and Wick
SUBMITTED BY BRENDA KENNEY
0 votes

Finn
My Favourite Trail Guide This is Finn, at 9 years old. Despite serious medical complications, he was a serious, stalwart companion with a goofy side. He left us in May 2025, but his adventurous spirit - evident in this photo, will live on with our family forever.
SUBMITTED BY SUSAN VALLANCE
17 votes

Sam
Dog park = happy pup
SUBMITTED BY AMY CRESWELL
1 votes

Remy
I’m a boat dog now!
SUBMITTED BY STEPHANIE LEBLANC
28 votes

Wren
Chasing waves 🌊
SUBMITTED BY KAIT BERKVENS-RODUSEK
0 votes

Baloo
SUBMITTED BY HANNAH LEWIS
0 votes

Bunker
Bunker…who’s just as much trouble as a sand trap, and just as entertaining as Archie.
SUBMITTED BY ELLEN FANNING
3 votes

Vincenzo
Interrupting your wood stacking to bring you a very important announcement: The ball has been dropped.
SUBMITTED BY JAY STEWART
1 votes

Splash and Wick
Truly Nova Scotian
SUBMITTED BY BRENDA KENNEY
14 votes

Gracie
Gracie is a rescue dog, we didn't get her until she was three years old. She lived in a desert area in the US, so until we adopted her she had never seen the ocean. Look at her now!
SUBMITTED BY DOUG MCLEAN
0 votes

Simone and King
Snow Dogs
SUBMITTED BY MARCEL MARCOTTE
1 votes

Snookie
Snookie is game to play anything at the dog park but she's out to win! She's untouchable - even the big dogs can't out run her.
SUBMITTED BY MELANIE DEMPSEY
0 votes

Simba
Living his best life !!
SUBMITTED BY KIMBERLEY ZINCK
18 votes

Forrest
Forrest is the best boy. Always handsome and makes you feel like a young child who just got their first puppy. He is happiest "on the hill"
SUBMITTED BY JEFF HUNTLEY
0 votes

Simba
Handsome as they come
SUBMITTED BY KIMBERLEY ZINCK
0 votes

Lila
Gazing at the view.
SUBMITTED BY ANGELA YAMAGUCHI
13 votes

Charlie
Fun with Lily pads
SUBMITTED BY SHARLA CLARK
0 votes

Kody and Kane
Kane (10years) and Kody(1 year) are out for an evening boat ride . They love to go for boat rides and swimming at the lake.
SUBMITTED BY ANNETTE TURNER
2 votes

Kody
Kody’s first snow storm. He loves chasing the ball in the snow and burying his head in the snow drifts.
SUBMITTED BY ANNETTE TURNER
6 votes

Buttons and Lilly
Drives with mom
SUBMITTED BY SANDRA PIKE
0 votes

Chumpie
Happiness is sandy paws and salty whiskers!
SUBMITTED BY GILLIAN MACDONALD
12 votes

Fern
In this photo, Fern just got home from the groomers and is sitting pretty for a treat!! ♡
SUBMITTED BY SAMANTHA DAVIDSON
0 votes

Gilbert
Living the beach life
SUBMITTED BY ALANA RITTER
0 votes

Bean
Bean at the beach
SUBMITTED BY DENISE CRAWFORD
9 votes

MAC WALLY HARLEY
Pawty Dawgs
SUBMITTED BY LACEE EMSLIE
0 votes

Mac
All Aboard!
SUBMITTED BY LACEE EMSLIE
0 votes

Wally
Summer Lovin
SUBMITTED BY LACEE EMSLIE
0 votes

George
"Pawsing" to Keep Watch at Cape Spear. George enjoys adventuring in all 4 provinces of Atlantic Canada, but bounding over the rocks and cliffs of Newfoundland brings him the most joy.
SUBMITTED BY JANE MACNEILL
57 votes

Max
Rocking the blue mohawk on the Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk. Even with all the boats and ocean views, Max is still the biggest attention-grabber around and he loves it!
SUBMITTED BY NATALKA BERGERON
15 votes

BenjaminButton
Feeling a little Salty at the beach
SUBMITTED BY CAROL SMELTZER
1 votes

Apple Jack
Don’t Worry, Be Happy
SUBMITTED BY DIANE HOPPER
0 votes

Daisy
Daisy carries the warmth of a Maritime welcome on every giant paw.
SUBMITTED BY SUSAN IRONS
1 votes

George
Road trip? Not without me!
SUBMITTED BY CAROL APESTEGUY
0 votes

Archie
It’s hard to get this big guy to come in once it starts snowing!
SUBMITTED BY KAYLEE HISCOCK
0 votes

Archie
SUBMITTED BY KAYLEE H
0 votes

Archie
SUBMITTED BY KAYLEE H
0 votes

Tucker
Shining Bright in the Fall Leaves
SUBMITTED BY MELINDA CHANDLER
0 votes

Archie
Air Bud
SUBMITTED BY KAYLEE H
0 votes

Archie
Baby Archie on the kitchen floor the night we brought him home
SUBMITTED BY KAYLEE H
0 votes

Archie
SUBMITTED BY KAYLEE H
0 votes

Lynyrd
"Keep on Running"
SUBMITTED BY PETER ZWICKER
1 votes

Amy
Sand is the best glitter after a swim.
SUBMITTED BY HEATHER SAMPSON
6 votes

Amy
Sand is the best glitter after a swim.
SUBMITTED BY HEATHER SAMPSON
1 votes

Quinn
Too cool!
SUBMITTED BY JILL RAFUSE
1 votes

Sasha
Snow day!
SUBMITTED BY JILL RAFUSE
0 votes

Sasha
Looking over the rainbow bridge.
SUBMITTED BY JILL RAFUSE
0 votes

River
SUBMITTED BY DIANE HUTCHINSON-PERRY
1 votes

Rupert
Rupert is a small dog with a big personality. He enjoys going on day trips throughout Nova Scotia and especially appreciates dog friendly restaurant patios in the Valley, South and Eastern Shores and around his hometown of Dartmouth.
SUBMITTED BY MICHAEL HINGSTON
1 votes

Archie
Archie loves our big backyard for exploring, but he especially loves running through the dandelion seeds in the spring and helping out the bees!
SUBMITTED BY BETH THOMANDER
2 votes

River
Beach Bliss
SUBMITTED BY FAYE FALL
0 votes

River
Snow Soccer Star
SUBMITTED BY FAYE FALL
0 votes

Gimli and Koda
Koda and her little brother Gimli celebrated Canada Day in style, with new bandanas!
SUBMITTED BY DEREK BURNETT
0 votes

Gimli and Koda
It was Canada Day, and Gimli's first boat ride. His big sister Koda (1 year older) is an old pro, and tried hard to show him there was nothing to be afraid of.
SUBMITTED BY DEREK BURNETT
0 votes

River
Love and Kisses
SUBMITTED BY FAYE FALL
0 votes

Koda and Gimli
Gimli's first ride in a canoe, and he was sticking very close to his Mom. His big sister (one year older) is an old pro. She was keeping an eye out for other boats, and ducks.
SUBMITTED BY DEREK BURNETT
0 votes

Gimli
Gimli's first visit to Nova Scotia's longest sandy beach! This Saltydog has the ocean in his soul and salt in his blood.
SUBMITTED BY DEREK BURNETT
0 votes

Gimli
The early morning sun shining through the beveled glass door appeared to have this little pup spellbound. Gimli is definitely our super-cute ray of light!
SUBMITTED BY DEREK BURNETT
1 votes

Gimli
Gimli is one lucky little Toller. Hardly a week goes by without a visit to one of the most beautiful beaches in Nova Scotia. The perfect place for Nova Scotia's official dog, one who came from Saltydog Kennels!
SUBMITTED BY DEREK BURNETT
0 votes

Gimli
Within weeks of moving into his forever home, Gimli realized just how essential he was; the dishes were in desperate need of his pre-wash expertise!
SUBMITTED BY DEREK BURNETT
0 votes

River
Seaweed Bed
SUBMITTED BY FAYE FALL
0 votes

Gimli
Strolling the Halifax boardwalk, accompanied by someone as cute as this, makes for a very slow walk. Gimli took it all in stride, giving out free kisses to everyone who stopped him...and there were a LOT!
SUBMITTED BY DEREK BURNETT
4 votes

Gimli
Gimli posed to show off his new collar and leash. Even though he is a "duck dog", he was paying homage to his fur-niece and her husband, both of whom are marine biologists and shark specialists. He's such a thoughtful pup!
SUBMITTED BY DEREK BURNETT
0 votes

Tali
Tali always wanted to fetch her Chuck-It frisbee. ALWAYS! After an entire day spent on, in, or near the water, and even as the sun was going down, Tali would ask for just ONE MORE throw. This photo captures Tali's true spirit. Can you spot the frisbee?
SUBMITTED BY DEREK BURNETT
0 votes

Gimli and Koda
As soon as Gimli arrived at his forever home, his big sister Koda - the resident kitchen witch - introduced him to the proper way of chilling in the kitchen.
SUBMITTED BY DEREK BURNETT
0 votes

Koda
The family camp is one of Koda's favourite places. She learned early on that, in the winter, near the old cast iron wood stove was an excellent place to rest. I saved the photo in black and white because it looks like it could have been taken 100 years ago, unless you look closely and spot Koda's Air Tag!
SUBMITTED BY DEREK BURNETT
0 votes

Ginger
SUBMITTED BY COLLEEN KNOWLES
21 votes

Arthur and Iris
Get in loser! We’re going for a drive!
SUBMITTED BY ERICA GALLANT
0 votes

Arthur
Sunflower Picking
SUBMITTED BY ERICA GALLANT
0 votes

Beau
This summer, a Wind Turbine Vessel anchored in Mill Cove, NS, to shelter from Hurricane Erin. Beau had the chance to see it up-close and personal. He couldn't resist getting a pic in front of the incredible ship!
SUBMITTED BY BROOKE ARMSTRONG
53 votes

Iris
Flower Child
SUBMITTED BY ERICA GALLANT
0 votes

Riley
Beautiful morning on the boat
SUBMITTED BY PAULA HOPKINS
0 votes

Maple
SUBMITTED BY TONYA MCLEAN
3 votes

River
Snow Day
SUBMITTED BY FAYE FALL
0 votes

Bindee
Checking out the Shore line.
SUBMITTED BY PAM MURRAY
1 votes

Bindee
After a busy afternoon of snooting around in the snow.
SUBMITTED BY PAM MURRAY
0 votes

Bindee
Being this cute is hard work and I need my beauty sleep.
SUBMITTED BY PAM MURRAY
0 votes

Bindee
Just sitting pretty to show off her new bandana!
SUBMITTED BY PAM MURRAY
0 votes
Darnley
Who wants to play on the beach with me?
SUBMITTED BY LARRY BURKE
0 votes

Archie
I’m just a big Muppet at heart!
SUBMITTED BY SHAR NIELSEN
1 votes

Leo
Nothing better than a walk in the Halifax snow!
SUBMITTED BY SAM NIELSEN
0 votes

Koda
On this beautiful, little-known slice of heaven we stumbled across a driftwood sculpture. Koda took it as a sign to pose.
SUBMITTED BY DEREK BURNETT
0 votes

Koda and Gimli
Our two Tollers have become fast friends, spending most of their time together, even when they are sleeping!
SUBMITTED BY DEREK BURNETT
0 votes

Gimli
Not quite four months old, Gimli braved his first boat ride on the water to the family camp where he also learned that Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers love to be IN the water!
SUBMITTED BY DEREK BURNETT
0 votes

Koda and Gimli
Two Tollers on one paddleboard; this is one brave lady! These pups are learning that there are many ways to enjoy the water besides just splashing around!
SUBMITTED BY DEREK BURNETT
0 votes

Gimli and Koda
Now that the deck and dock are finished, these two young Tollers appear to be wanting.... something. Perhaps, a ball?
SUBMITTED BY DEREK BURNETT
0 votes

Gimli and Koda
These two young water-dogs have no problem proving their prowess at other activities, like hiking!
SUBMITTED BY DEREK BURNETT
0 votes

Gimli and Koda
A day at the beach just wouldn't be complete without a little digging! Is Koda trying to bury her ball, or her little brother, Gimli?
SUBMITTED BY DEREK BURNETT
0 votes

Gimli and Koda
After another hard day of playing, these two are quite happy to share a bed together. Especially if it's their parent's bed!
SUBMITTED BY DEREK BURNETT
0 votes

Tali
Our little water dog absolutely LOVES the water, even when it's hard! Hiking the frozen lake is a favourite winter activity for Tali and her people.
SUBMITTED BY DEREK BURNETT
0 votes

Koda and Gimli
The morning sunlight shining through the beveled glass doorway seems to have left these two Tollers awestruck!
SUBMITTED BY DEREK BURNETT
0 votes

Gimli and Koda
Working from home can offer some unique benefits, like two Tollers taking a nap under your desk!
SUBMITTED BY DEREK BURNETT
0 votes

Gimli
Gimli loves to help, especially when you are trying the change the bed sheets. You can almost read his thoughts: "Do you REALLY need to make the bed now?"
SUBMITTED BY DEREK BURNETT
0 votes

Ruby
Found my sea legs. Aye Aye Captain
SUBMITTED BY KATHERINE CARTER
13 votes

Frankie
This was Ms. Frankie’s first trip across the MV Fundy Rose to her new home in Saint John. She was only 7 weeks old and stole the hearts of all those on board including many bus tour passengers. We look forward to many more adventures through the Maritime provinces as she grows.
SUBMITTED BY TRINA DELANEY
0 votes
Rosie
Sweet Rosie arrives in her new home and wins our hearts
SUBMITTED BY IAIN MACLEOD
0 votes

Archie
Beach walks are his favorite Sunday afternoon activity!! Especially Blue Beach!
SUBMITTED BY SHAR NIELSEN
0 votes

Archie
Archie insists on at least 2 trail walks a day!! Huskies = lots of walks!!
SUBMITTED BY SHAR NIELSEN
0 votes

Gibson aka Gibby
Look mom, no paws !! 🐾
SUBMITTED BY TODD ESTABROOKS
0 votes

Porkchop
Et phone home
SUBMITTED BY MELANIE CHAGNON
1 votes

Barley
Barley taking a rest in a puddle during a beautiful fall hike!
SUBMITTED BY KATIE PIKE
0 votes

Benny
Play time?
SUBMITTED BY MIKE CYR
1 votes

Benny
Learning to walk 🐾
SUBMITTED BY MIKE CYR
0 votes

Archie
Paws-itively blooming
SUBMITTED BY DANA GRANT-TOWNSEND
4 votes
Harbour Hounds (Dock or boat life)
Maritimes Manners (Polite pooches)
Blizzard Barkers (Snow dogs)
Ruffing It (Cottage, campfire, trail companions)
The Ruferee/Field Fetchers (Active outdoor dogs)
Kitchen Companions (In the heart of the home)
Plaid Pooch (Stylish pups in East Coast fashion)
People’s Pup (Audience favourite — public voting!)