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WORKING DOGS

New Zealand Huntaway

Bright-eyed,
alert expression
HEIGHT 20–24in (50–61cm) Tricolor
WEIGHT 40–66lb (18–30kg) Dark brindle
LIFE SPAN 12–14 years Currently may still appear in other colors.

The New Zealand Huntaway lacks a breed standard and is not recognized
Short, Black
by any kennel club due to its mixed breeding, which may include German thick coat and tan
Shepherd (see p.42), Rottweiler (see p.83), and Border Collie (see p.51).
Developed in New Zealand to be a working sheepdog, it is an excellent
worker and is also gaining popularity as a house dog.

Typical tan
markings
Long, strong legs

Large feet

Australian Kelpie

HEIGHT 17–20in (43–51cm) Variety of colors
WEIGHT 24–44lb (11–20kg)
LIFE SPAN 10–14 years

The Australian Kelpie was developed
Short, thick,
to work as a sheepdog in the vast open water-resistant coat
expanses of Australia. Energetic and
Thick, brushlike,
agile, the breed has seemingly endless slightly curved tail
reserves of stamina and a low boredom
threshold. An all-action dog, it
is best suited to a working life
where its herding skills can
be put to full use.

Foxlike head

Chocolate

Fine-boned but
muscular legs

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