The huntaway holds a special place in not only in our hearts and minds, but also, in our economy.
Now, close to $2 million - is being invested into better understanding this somewhat mysterious breed - with a deep dive into the dog's DNA.
Researchers at Massey University, in partnership with MPI, are embarking on a project to sequence the huntaway's genome and finally answer that age-old question … where does it come from?
Massey University is embarking on a project to sequence the genome of our homegrown canine - the huntaway. Photo: Tonia Kraakman
