All in the genes?

A Massey University project looking at the DNA and behaviour of working dogs in New Zealand hopes to shed light on the origins of the heading dog and Huntaway breeds, and identify predisposition to genetic conditions, helping inform breeding decisions for farmers. Words Rebecca Greaves, Photos Pam Stephen Photography.

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