Intelligent
Willing

Loving
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Social
Sweet
Aggressive
Cheerful

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

Masti-Bulls aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

New Zealand

United States

Border Collie

Mastiff and Bulldog

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Brown
Amber

Hazel
Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
White
Fawn

Black
Brown
Cream
Fawn
White
Pied

New Zealand Heading Dogs have medium-length coats.

Masti-Bulls have short coats.

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 Masti-Bull can have a litter of 3-5 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.

The Masti-Bull breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

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Cataracts
Canine Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Ear Health and Infection
Eye Infections

Demodectic Mange
Seizures

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

Hip And Eyes

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

Masti-Bulls are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

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

Masti-Bulls 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.

Masti-Bulls are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

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.

Masti-Bulls are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

Tramping, Fetch, Hunting, Walking, Playing, Running, Long, Basic tricks, Runs, Fetching balls, Walks

Running

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.

Masti-Bulls 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 Masti-Bull, it's at least 8 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 Masti-Bulls usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

New Zealand Heading Dog 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

In general Masti-Bull should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a New Zealand Heading Dog is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Masti-Bull is somewhere $3.80 - $4.20 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 Masti-Bull is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 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.

Masti-Bull is an independent and stubborn breed with low obedience intelligence, making training a test of patience.

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 Masti-Bull 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.

Masti-Bulls make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

New Zealand Heading Dogs are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Masti-Bulls are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Masti-Bulls 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.

Masti-Bulls are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

New Zealand Heading Dogs are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Masti-Bulls are not known for being a highly playful breed.

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.

Masti-Bulls are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.