Blog

Fat Adaption – the Key to Increased Energy and Stamina

Fat adaption occurs when a dog is on a high-fat, high-protein, low carbohydrate diet. On a diet of this nutritional profile, the dog has the ...

Energy Requirements for Seasonal Workloads

Research has found that energy needs for working dogs are 1.5 – 2.5 times greater than maintenance requirements for pet dogs.[1] This highlights the need ...

The Importance of the Right Diet for Your Working Dog Athlete

Did you know that your working dog is considered an endurance athlete by animal scientists? One study found that farm dogs regularly covered 60-100 km ...

When to Feed?

Wairarapa farmer, Vaughan Marfell, discusses feed times and rates for farm dogs. Ideally, farm dogs should be fed twice daily. However, where this is not ...

See the Benefits of feeding STAMINA

Ruie Bridge, Kohekohe Station, Gisborne Scientists have developed STAMINA as a nutritionally complete food specifically for NZ working farm dogs. But what improvements will you ...

Serious Health Problems in NZ Farm Dogs

Your loyal, hard-working farm dogs never complain. But the impact of their demanding, active lifestyle means that they can develop health issues. A study of ...

Caring for NZ Working Dogs – Housing, Bedding & Water

Most New Zealand working farm dogs have relatively short coats that offer limited protection from cold temperatures. Due to their athleticism and high activity levels, ...