Related breedRough Collie1800 to 1886 · United KingdomNew Zealand Heading Dog at a glance
- Origin
- New Zealand
- Appeared
- 1900 to 1960 (uncertain)
- Family
- UK Rural
- Type
- Herding dog
- Size
- Medium
- Life span
- 10 to 14 years
- Recognised by
- No major club
- Status
- Living
The name. For New Zealand and its method of "heading", turning and holding, sheep.
Same familyBelgian Malinois1891 to 1901 · BelgiumFamily and relatives
Descends from
Same family: UK Rural
Australian Cattle Dog, Australian Shepherd, Bearded Collie, Border Collie, Borzoi, Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Same time, same continent
Australian Silky Terrier, Australian Kelpie, Huntaway, Tenterfield Terrier, Miniature Fox Terrier
Same eraBullmastiff1860 to 1924 · United KingdomPlace in time
The New Zealand Heading Dog appears 1900 to 1960 (uncertain), in the Victorian Breed Boom, when 94 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the New Zealand Heading Dog is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
On the timelineVictorian Breed Boom94 breeds first appeared in this periodSame time, same continentAustralian Kelpie1870 to 1902 · Australia
Herding dog behaviourBorder Collie behaviour problems and how to train themBorder Collie behaviour and training: why they nip, chase, fixate and fear noise, what to do about each, and a weekly plan for owners.Same eraBullmastiff1860 to 1924 · United Kingdom