New Zealand Heading Dog Names

Introduction

There is nothing like a new puppy in a household to cause excitement and wonder. Once the excitement settles, you are suddenly faced with providing a name for this new addition to the family. While you may have had a name in mind, funny things can happen when you get a dog. Suddenly that name you like doesn't quite seem to suit your little pooch. The type of dog and what they will grow up to is important. The New Zealand Heading Dog breed has a long and respectable reputation in New Zealand. Regardless of whether you are on a farm and your new puppy will be a working dog, or whether they are just going to be your best buddy and companion for life, your new dog deserves a good name. One that captures their character, is easy to shout out in public (and you won't be embarrassed by) and one that your dog can understand easily. Lucky for you, we have compiled a list of names to make the job easier.

New Zealand Heading Dog Names in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Dog With a New Zealand Heading Dog Name

Dog

The name Footrot Flats is known well to New Zealanders as a classic cartoon that was overwhelmingly popular during its run between 1976 to 1994. The cartoon was a bit of a sling off at the good old kiwi bloke. Compiled by Murray Ball, it was about a farmer in New Zealand and his dog whom he called...Dog! Dog was loved by young and old alike, and sales of the black and white soft toy from the cartoon skyrocketed. Dog was ever faithful to Wal Footrot (his owner), not overly keen on Wal's Aunt Dolly, and really didn't bond to Wal's girlfriend Cheeky Hobson. Adorable is the best way to describe dog. And on the subject of his name, he was named by Aunt Dolly, a special name that obviously Dog hated as he went to great lengths to hide that name. That name was never divulged which just added to the drama.

Dog was a Border Collie Sheepdog, the breed that the New Zealand Heading Dog was bred from. So both have a very similar appearance and characteristics. The New Zealand Heading dog has been the backbone of the farming industry in New Zealand, often responsible for huge flocks of sheep on expansive farms covering hundreds of acres. Devoted and loyal, these dogs round up the sheep and move them as required without scaring the flock into panic mode. The New Zealand Heading Dog is well respected in the farming community and they excel at dog shows. While Dog from Footrot Flats wasn't quite as accomplished (he often got side tracked trying to get rid of Wal's girlfriend or chasing his own) he still had some skills at bringing home the sheep. A movie was made of the cartoon, with Dave Dobbyn singing the theme songs. Not surprisingly, the movie was a hit and Dog and Wal have become New Zealand legends.

New Zealand Heading Dogs making a name for themselves can be found all over this vast and beautiful area. Prue and Storm herd sheep near Alexandra in the south island of New Zealand. They are just two members of this amazing breed that come from a long line of talented canines.

New Zealand Heading Dog Name Considerations

Names provide warmth and feeling to the relationship between human and dog. Therefore, naming your dog is very important. The New Zealand Heading Dog comes from a working background, and they take any orders or commands seriously. Honoring this hard-working dog history, choose a name that reflects their characteristics and nature. A working dog would suit a name like Caesar or even Holly, whereas a companion dog might suit Feta or Inca. Observe your dog for a day or two once you have them at home. Certain characteristics will come to light and may help you decide on a name. A quiet dog might suit Hombre or Jewel, while a rowdy, energetic dog would do well with a name like Skeeter or Nitro. Check out our list of names, it is designed for the New Zealand Heading Dog.

Male New Zealand Heading Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
1	Tahu Of Arabic origin, this means one who is pure
1	Prince A high position within Royalty - to be revered
1	Khan A title given to a great leader or warrior
1	Inca Reflects a dog of a historic royal family or background
1	Czar A very powerful person or in this case, dog
1	Cobber Another name for friend or mate
1	Caesar After the great Roman dictator Julius Caesar
-1	Zinny After the great All Blacks Rugby player Zinzan Brooks
-1	Skeeter This cute name means swift, perfect for an active dog
-1	Radar You will never get lost with this dog
-1	Quest A dog on a mission
-1	Possum The wily possum who has settled into NZ life so well
-1	Pirate One who thinks outside the square
-1	Noble A dog with grace and dignity - one to be trusted
-1	Nugget As valuable as a nugget of gold
-1	Mace A weapon to be wielded as needed
-1	Major A person (or dog ) of high rank
-1	Karma What you give out comes back to you
-1	Haka A traditional Maori war cry or dance
-1	Heist A dog who steals the show
-1	Hawk One who misses nothing and sees all
-1	Ghost A stealty dog who moves like liquid shadow
-1	Edge A New Zealand Heading Dog always has the edge over the stock
-1	Dice A lucky dog - don't compete against them - they will win
-1	Duke Perfect for a respectable high ranking dog
-1	Dagg A dog with a sense of humour and loves to have fun
-1	Butch A rugged tough dog
-1	Anzac New Zealanders and Australians who served and died in the wars

Female New Zealand Heading Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
1	Dawn A dog who is as beautiful as the dawn of day
0	Yoshi Japanese for good luck or respectable
0	Xena A warrior princess of amazing prowess
0	Toppa For a top dog who is good at all she does
0	Tasha Means born at Christmas time - very special
0	Storm Wild and unpredicable in nature
0	Skye Vast, expansive, and all encompassing
0	Saffron A valuable dye of an orange-yellow color
0	Roxy A female with a lot of style and attitude
0	Noodle Simple and cute, it's a sweet name
0	Pandora For a dog that surprises you every time
0	Princess A female who has royal blood - high ranking
0	Precious For a precious dog of course
0	Pearl Rare and sweet
0	Panda Black and white, furry, and as cute as anything
0	Muffy For a dog with a lot of hair or a 'muff' of hair
0	Minx A tad mischievous with a mind of their own
0	Mintie For moments like these, you need a mintie
0	Jasmine After the fragrant beautiful flower
0	Jewel A rare and precious jewel - of immense value
0	Grace Suits a dog with grace and style
0	Gypsy One who loves to roam and travel
0	Floss After the Roman goddess of flowers
0	Echo A sound that seems to come from many places
0	Dusky A name that suits a dark colored dog
0	Della A short form of Adela which means of nobility
0	Button A lively dog who keeps it all together
0	Brandy A spirit that gives a warm relaxing feeling
0	Blossom For a dog as pretty as the first flowers of spring
0	Amber A valuable rock or stone
0	Kyber Intense and focused
0	Bruno Means sheild or armor - to protect