Decoding our homegrown canine

From Nights, 10:25 pm on 24 August 2023

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.

Massey University is embarking on a project to sequence the genome of our homegrown canine - the huntaway. Photo: Tonia Kraakman