Hey Popcan,
I've got a 3 year old Duck Toller, and he loves to retrieve. He has 173 duck and goose retireves in his 3 seasons. He is fearless when it comes to retrieving - he has no problems busting through ice, and has handled a few pissed off ganders in his short career. They make great companions - mine goes to the field (I am a plant breeder) with me all the time.
My dog's niece joined us late in the summer, and I hope to hunt both of them this fall.
Cheers,
Alberta Al