N.Z huntaway x

[dawnraider 2]

made my mind up to put my collie across my greyhound,only to find out from the farm where i got my collie that he is collie x new zealand huntaway.had a browse on the net and they seem pretty handy dogs.anyone got any more info on these all comments and or advice welcomed.was told on buying him he was collie but only give 50 quid for him and he is an excellent all rounder the only thing he lacks is the speed.

[chartpolski 27,952]

One problem I could see is the fact Huntaways are expected to bark at sheep, and a good "voice" is an asset to a Huntaway. Could lead to "opening up" in a Lurcher cross. Otherwise, very nice dogs.

Cheers.

[dawnraider 2]

One problem I could see is the fact Huntaways are expected to bark at sheep, and a good "voice" is an asset to a Huntaway. Could lead to "opening up" in a Lurcher cross. Otherwise, very nice dogs.

Cheers.

ive read this as well,but when my boy has chased he has done it in silence,thats not to say it wouldnt carry over to his pups.

[Missie 1]

My dad has a collieXhuntaway that has been handy over the years. She is 10 now but has been an excellent cattle dog aswell as catching a few rabbits etc.

 

It is true that they were bred to use their voice, it could prove a problem in the field as said.

[DiStuRBeD 0]

my understanding of huntaways is they are not a purebred, but a x bred for function

[Guest Ditch_Shitter]

Not that I know shit but; I think I'm with Disturbed on this one. Only from the little I once read, and the even less I can remember ~ basicly through dismissal of the " Huntaway " as a Dog of any use to me.

 

I have the feeling ye basicly looking at what's being described as a 'Collie' crossed with a ..... well, a What? Bit like saying a " Lurcher ". Or a " Ban Dog ". Or a " Show Dog ". Something that fits someones perception of what they Want from the Dog.

 

I'm sorry I can't remember what the hell the 'Huntaway' is supposed to Do. But I do remember thinking, " Oh well. Not much use to me then! " and moving swiftly on.

 

Be of accademic interest to see how this Thread developes anyway.

[kiwi 4]

looks like your dog has very little huntaway in her, if she's silent working the bark factor will not be a factor i'd say.

we have plenty of huntaways on the family farm and they are in fact a purebreed, as pure as your blue heelers aaron.

bred to muster with a big bark and like endless energy...we also have a kiwi heading dog which is like a kelpie or collie, so don't bark.

nz huntaway

heading dog and another huntaway....heading dogs make good pigdogs, huntaways don't generally.

[Phil Lloyd 10,739]

Real nice pics Kiwi,..many thanks for putting them up Edited May 29, 2008 by CHALKWARREN

[dawnraider 2]

after further reading i have found that they were also bred for there hardiness in the unforgiving landscapes of new zealand so presumably they have good feet,a good coat and going by there popularity as a working/herding dog ahigh level of inteligence.i am going to go to the farm where i got my boy from and take a look first hand as i only saw his mum last time a very good looking girl who worked like a trojan.still undecided on the cross with my greyhound though,any offers of a stud in kent welcome,i have at least 8 people interested in a good cross from my girl.

[Caravan Monster 323]

I have seen a couple of Huntaways in action on a local farm. Variable is one description that springs to mind.

 

The first was a leggy beast- around 26" tts. Excellent level and calm temprament and an good learner who bonded very well to his owner. Worked sheep and cattle well, both in big open fields and also in sorting pens. From a lurcher point of view, good stamina, plenty of speed. The farmer told me that he took fox and rabbit. When I helped them out for a few days at shearing time, I don' t remember this dog barking when herding, although it was a few years ago now, and I could be mistaken. Got stolen.

 

The second came from a breeder in Wales (very expensive, I think). Shorter in leg and much broader built. Irritating sort of temprament, a bit like an underworked border collie. Farmer said he had started to work ok, but didn' t think he was going to be as good as the first one. Was stolen before he reached his prime.

 

I also saw several Huntaways, from a distance on another farm. I think they were related to the first. There was a good deal of variation in size here, too.

 

The farmer was keen, to the point of getting quite annoying, to breed first Huntaway with my lurcher bitch. I declined because a. my bitch is not good enough to breed from, and, b. I did not want to get involved in experimental lurcher breeding. That said, I could understand why he was keen on the idea.

[DiStuRBeD 0]

cheers kiwi, my understanding was they were not pure, learn new things everyday

[JollyPoacher 3]

Just a quick, thought. Although Im in UK at present my home is high country North Cants NZ(near Waiau). Now the huntaways we breed are purely for noise, to get the sheep running through the scrub or pack them into the shed etc. Good brains and will work at distance, great endurance etc. A top dog will bark on every footfall after being given the command 'speak up'. Not sure I would be breeding noise into a running dog for choice.

However Id be keen to hear if they pass this trait in a running dog cross