新西兰牧羊犬
New Zealand Heading Dog
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New Zealand Heading Dogs are very aware of their surroundings and are able to adapt to quick movements that are in their line of sight, suiting their shepherding requirements, and are able to run long distances day after day. These types of dogs are specifically bred and trained to work in farms to circle sheep and cattle. They work with a strong eye, barking and nipping is discouraged in trials, but some will when more pressure is needed. They are medium to large dogs with smooth, straight hair. New Zealand Heading Dogs are often black and white, the black colour often making a mask like shap
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The New Zealand Heading Dog is descended from the Border Collie, a breed of dog originally from the Scottish border. Early settlers brought these dogs to New Zealand to herd sheep, then went on to breed more specified dogs. Due to the Border Collie's long hair, they were bred with shorter haired dogs to create a breed that was better suited to the hot summers of the local environment. They were also bred to have less of an instinct to lie down than a Border Collie, standing still on their feet to make them more visible to the shepherd at long distance in the native tussock, and to run longer d