Sirius Retrievers

Sirius Retrievers, run by Kelli and Jason Cyr in Bolton, Connecticut, breeds Nova Scotia duck tolling retrievers out of a small preservation program in the Tolland County area of northeastern Connecticut, roughly 20 miles east of Hartford. The Cyrs began their toller program in 2009 and describe themselves as a small preservation breeder focused on maintaining the breed's versatility across hunting, conformation, and performance sports.

Jason was born and raised in New Brunswick, Canada, giving the program a personal connection to the toller's Acadian heritage. He is an active master-level judge for AKC retriever hunt tests and has competed at events including the AKC Master National. Kelli competes across multiple dog sports — conformation, obedience, rally, and agility — with agility being her primary focus for over a decade. Their dogs live in the home as family members and are actively hunted in the field.

All dogs used in the breeding program are required to meet breed-appropriate health and genetic testing standards. Litters are produced very infrequently, typically once every one to three years.

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Sirius Retrievers breeds Nova Scotia duck tolling retrievers in Bolton, Connecticut, about 20 miles east of Hartford in the state's Tolland County. Kelli and Jason Cyr founded the program in 2009, making it one of the more experienced preservation-focused toller programs in New England.

The Cyrs approach the breed from two distinct directions. Jason, who grew up in New Brunswick and carries a personal tie to the toller's Acadian origins, is an active master-level judge for AKC retriever hunt tests and has competed at the AKC Master National and Master Amateur levels. Kelli competes in conformation, obedience, rally, and agility, with more than a decade of agility competition behind her. All dogs are actively hunted in the field and participate in AKC all-breed and specialty shows, hunt tests, agility, and obedience — reflecting a consistent goal of maintaining the breed's full working versatility rather than favoring one venue over another.

Tollers from this program live in the home as members of the family. Breed-appropriate health and genetic testing is required for every dog used in breeding. Litters are produced infrequently, averaging once every one to three years, which is consistent with a preservation model that prioritizes careful selection over volume. For those searching for Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever breeders in Connecticut, Sirius Retrievers represents a program with documented field, performance, and conformation credentials behind its breeding decisions.

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