Intelligent
Willing

Loving
Independent
Alert
Sensitive
Intelligent
Friendly
Lively
Gentle
Sweet
Inquisitive
Selfish
Watchful
Companionable

New Zealand Heading Dogs are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Bea Griffons are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

New Zealand Heading Dogs are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Bea Griffons aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

New Zealand

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Border Collie

Beagle, Brussels Griffon

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Brown
Amber

Brown

Black

Black

Black
White
Fawn

Black
Brown
White
Cream
Fawn

New Zealand Heading Dogs have medium-length coats.

Bea Griffons have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Straight

Wavy

A New Zealand Heading Dog 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.

A Bea Griffon can have a litter of 2-14 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.

New Zealand Heading Dogs typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

While the Bea Griffon breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

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Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism

Ear Health and Infection
Eye Infections

Patellar Luxation
Skin Allergies

Ear Examination
Eye examination
Complete Blood Count
Regular Full Physical Examination By Veterinarian
Blood Glucose Tests

X-Rays
Urinalysis
ECG
Blood Tests
Full Physical Examination

New Zealand Heading Dogs thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Bea Griffons are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

New Zealand Heading Dog has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Bea Griffon has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

New Zealand Heading Dogs need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Bea Griffons need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

New Zealand Heading Dogs are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Bea Griffons have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

New Zealand Heading Dog dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

The Bea Griffon is a vocal breed that frequently barks and howls, and may not be suitable for those seeking a quiet companion.

New Zealand Heading Dogs 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.

Bea Griffons are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For New Zealand Heading Dog, it's at least 30 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Bea Griffon, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most New Zealand Heading Dogs usually need at least 120 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Bea Griffons usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 55-66 pound (25 - 30 kg) New Zealand Heading Dog 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.

For an average 14-24 pound (6 - 11 kg) Bea Griffon feed 1 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 New Zealand Heading Dog is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Bea Griffon is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a New Zealand Heading Dog 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 average per month expenses of a Bea Griffon is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 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.

New Zealand Heading Dog is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Bea Griffons are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

New Zealand Heading Dogs can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

The Bea Griffon is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

New Zealand Heading Dogs are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Bea Griffons have an average level of friendliness towards children.

New Zealand Heading Dogs are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Bea Griffons are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

New Zealand Heading Dogs are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Bea Griffons are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

The New Zealand Heading Dog is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.

Bea Griffons are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.