Wayleggo Meg! Wayleggo Ted!
If you have a dog registered in Hurunui, there’s a good chance it will be called Meg or Ted, and there’s a good chance it’ll be a Huntaway or a Heading Dog.
Recent data has revealed that the top three dog names are Meg, Ted, and tied for third Poppy and Max.
The top three breeds are Huntaway, Heading Dog and smooth Collie. No prizes for guessing Hurunui's predominantly a rural district!
There’s currently 2100 registered dog owners in Hurunui, accounting for just under 5000 dogs.
And if you need to register or re-register your dog, or find out anything about owning a dog in Hurunui, please click this link: https://www.hurunui.govt.nz/rrl/animals-dogs/dog-control
Click on this link to see a further breakdown of the top 10 names, breeds and numbers.
