Intelligent
Willing

Playful
Stubborn
Clownish
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Strong
Willed
Aggressive
Cheerful

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

Pug Pits are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

New Zealand

United States

Border Collie

Pug and American Pit Bull Terrier

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Brown
Amber

Brown

Black

Blue
Black
Brown

Black
White
Fawn

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Blue
White
Brindle
Sable

New Zealand Heading Dogs have medium-length coats.

Pug Pits 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 Pug Pit can have a litter of 5-8 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 are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Pug Pits are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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Patellar Luxation
Demodectic Mange
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Hemivertebrae
Hypothyroidism
Pug Dog Encephalitis
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Ear Health and Infection
Eye Infections

Allergies
Corneal Ulcer
Dry Eye

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

Full Body Physical Examination

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

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

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

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

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

Walking, Tug of war, Taking walks, Throwing ball, Cuddling, Playing, Sleeping, Running, Snuggling, Toys, Chillin, Eating

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.

Pug Pits 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 Pug Pit, it's at least 6 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 Pug Pits 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.

The New Zealand Heading Dog requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Pug Pit is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
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 25-30 pound (11 - 14 kg) Pug Pit feed 2 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 Pug Pit is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 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 Pug Pit is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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.

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 Pug Pit 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 cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Pug Pits are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

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

Pug Pits are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Pug Pits 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.

Pug Pits are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.