By Dr Clive Dalton Early historyCattle were brought to New Zealand in the early 1800s by the first European settlers, to provide milk, draught power, meat, horn and hides. They also played in important role in breaking down bush and scrub during pasture development. The Durham Shorthorn and the Red Devon were the first breeds … Read more
By Dr Clive Dalton In New Zealand the term ‘heading dog’ or ‘eye dog’ is used to describe dogs bred to go around sheep and gather them into a group, and then keep a close watch or watch on them to stop them escaping. Origins New Zealand heading dogs have been bred mainly from the … Read more
By Dr Clive Dalton The monument to the New Zealand Huntaway at Hunterville. Farmers can buy a paving stone around the bronze sculptor to record their own huntaway’s name and dates of its loyal working career. (Photo by Molly Dalton 2012) History Nobody knows the true history of the New Zealand Huntaway – it was … Read more