Does a Huntaway make a good pet?
They are a highly motivated and active dog but are friendly and gentle by nature. Good with children, they are kind and protective. Although they make ideal family pets, they do tend to ‘herd’ their family members including other non canine pets to get them to do what they want them to do.
What dog breeds make up a Huntaway?
The Huntaway breed, also known as the New Zealand Sheepdog, was developed from British Sheepdogs crossed with Collies and other herding breeds that possessed a barking trait.
How fast is a Huntaway?
Working in all weathers, they may run 60–100 kilometres a day – often at 20–30 kilometres per hour.
How big do Huntaway dogs get?
Huntaways are large, deep-chested dogs that generally weigh in the region of 25–45 kilograms (55–99 lb). Their coats can vary in colour; colours include black and tan (usually) with some white or brindle.
Is a Huntaway a medium or large dog?
How big does a Huntaway grow?
A huntaway’s height is usually in the range of 56–66 centimetres (22–26 in). They are required to have great intelligence, agility and stamina for days of working on steep, rough country over large distances, driving very large mobs of sheep.
How do you train a Huntaway puppy?
Huntaways usually have a strong instinct to bark. All you need to get a pup to bark is excite it when among stock. Clap your hands and when it barks give a “speak up” command, and an appropriate whistle. Make the whistle command simple and easy to perform, as you’ll be using it a lot.
Why is my 4 month old puppy biting so much?
At about 4-5 months our puppies lose all of their tiny dagger teeth and they are replaced with adult teeth. It’s also around this time that our pups usually stop their mouthy, biting behavior. One more word for the wise. NEVER SLAP OR HIT YOUR PUPPY!