New Zealand Heading Dog
The New Zealand Heading Dog is a breed from New Zealand, standing 20–24 in at the withers, weighing 55–66 lb. Recorded lifespan is 12–14 yrs.
- Origin
- New Zealand
- Height
- 20–24 in
- Weight
- 55–66 lb
- Lifespan
- 12–14 yrs
Among the 500 breeds here with recorded measurements, the New Zealand Heading Dog is taller than 53% of the measured breeds, heavier than 64%, one of 2 from New Zealand.
Breeds that look like the New Zealand Heading Dog
A neural network trained to tell breeds apart by sight read all 510 photographs in this reference, and these are the 6 it placed closest to the New Zealand Heading Dog.
Height 0–38 in
- New Zealand Heading Dog20–24 in
- Welsh Sheepdog20–22 in
- Alaskan Husky21–23.5 in
- Smooth Collie24–26 in
- Koolie13–23 in
- Karelian Bear Dog19–23 in
- Kishu17–22 in
Weight 0–220 lb
- New Zealand Heading Dog55–66 lb
- Welsh Sheepdog15–35 lb
- Alaskan Husky40–60 lb
- Smooth Collie60–70 lb
- Koolie33–53 lb
- Karelian Bear Dog44–50 lb
- Kishu30–60 lb
Lifespan 0–20 yrs
- New Zealand Heading Dog12–14 yrs
- Welsh Sheepdog12–15 yrs
- Alaskan Husky12–14 yrs
- Smooth Collie14–16 yrs
- Koolie~18 yrs
- Karelian Bear Dog11–13 yrs
- Kishu11–13 yrs
Nothing here was grouped by hand. The ranking is an opinion about appearance, not about ancestry, which is why it sometimes puts together breeds no kennel club would — and why it is worth looking at the photographs rather than taking the order on trust.