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
Droughts in New Zealand –Kiwi farmers’ terminology By Dr Clive Dalton Hungry sheep enjoying poplar trimmings Very dry summers are occurring in New Zealand at more regular intervals – which the climate change supporters blame on global warming. When conditions really start to become dry and a degree of panic starts, a host of organisations … Read more