Dog breed

New Zealand Heading Dog

Origin: New Zealand

The New Zealand Heading Dog is a New Zealand breed of working and herding dog derived from the Border Collie. The dogs are sturdy, long-legged and even-haired, and use their visual prowess, intelligence and quick movement to control sheep. They are generally black and white in colour, but may also be tan.

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Sources & references

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Zealand_Heading_Dog
http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q13551303

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