Huntaway Breed Information & Characteristics

The Huntaway is a breed that has an average risk of becoming obese. Daily walks and a balanced diet of quality dry dog food can help maintain a healthy weight. An active lifestyle and monitoring weight regularly is recommended.

Unfortunately, the Huntaway is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Friendly
Energetic
Active
Intelligent
Trainable
Vocal

Huntaway dogs are not heavy shedders, but they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Huntaway. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

Huntaways are not the best watchdogs. If you want a guard dog, the Huntaway is not the breed for you. They will 'watch' everything - but that's usually as far as they go.

New Zealand

Collies, English Hound, Old English Sheepdogs, Labrador

Dog Registry of America Inc.
New Zealand Kennel Club

1900's

Brown
Amber

Black

Pied
Black
Brown

The coat of a Huntaway falls in the medium length category.

Wavy

A Huntaway can have a litter of 12-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

The adaptability of Huntaway dogs is a well-known trait, they are known for being able to adjust well to different living environments and lifestyle changes.

The Huntaway is a very healthy breed, with little need for frequent vet visits. However, it's important to keep an eye on their health and have them checked by a veterinarian when needed.

Bone Cancer

Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Ear Health and Infection

Full Physical Examination

Huntaways are high-energy dogs, thus an active lifestyle suits them well.

Huntaway have above average social needs compared to other breeds.They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Huntaway needs a high level of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. They also make great companions for people who lead an active lifestyle and enjoy running, hiking or other outdoor activities. These breeds are not suitable for people with sedentary lifestyle or those who live in small apartments

Huntaways are active dogs that don't require as much sleep as other breeds. However, they still need enough sleep to stay healthy.

The Huntaway is known to be an average drooler among dog breeds. Drooling is the unintentional flow of saliva outside of the mouth and can be a normal characteristic of certain breeds or it can be a sign of a health problem. In the case of the Huntaway, it is a normal part of their physiology, however it is important to keep an eye on the amount of drooling and any changes in drooling patterns, as excessive drooling can be an indication of an underlying health issue and should be checked by a veterinarian.

Huntaway dogs bark and howl frequently, they are not a good fit for quiet homes.

Huntaway dogs are not known for their strong territorial instinct and protective nature. They may not be the best choice as guard dogs as they may not have a strong drive to defend their territory.

Training, Sea paddling, Long walks, Dancing, Playing, Chase, Playing Ball, Walk, Name te, Cuddles, Scentwork, Walking, Hoopers, Fetch, Hiking, Puzzles, Running, Run, Catch-ball, Tug-of-war, Football, Go on Vacation, Road trip, Play, Nap, High Five, Bath time, Off-leash, Car rides

Huntaways are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Huntaway, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Huntaways usually need at least 80 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Huntaway is a breed of dog that requires an average amount of grooming effort.

Huntaway should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 65-88 pound (29 - 40 kg) Huntaway feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Huntaway is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Huntaway is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The Huntaway breed is considered very intelligent and easy to train.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

It's not recommended to keep the Huntaway in an apartment, but this breed make good apartment dogs as long as they get to spend a good amount of time outside of the apartment. Huntaways living in apartments will need plenty of physical exercise and stimulation throughout the day to remain happy and well-behaved.

A Huntaways typical characteristics indicate that this breed of dog is an ideal companion for kids and makes them family pets. Their gentle and protective nature and calm mentality make them gel along quickly with the younger humans

Huntaways are very cat friendly dogs. They generally make good companions for cats.

Huntaways are friendly, active and loyal companions. They generally love to be around other dogs, making them a good family pet for some,

Huntaways are very friendly around strangers.

Huntaways are known to be highly playful dog. So if you're not up for all that, think about adopting a slightly older Huntaway for a mellower experience.

Huntaway dogs are known for their ease of training and ability to learn quickly, making them a popular choice for pet owners and trainers alike.