Please note Link is a RWD foster dog.

Link is a medium-sized, male Huntaway X, aged 18 months old.

Link is fostered in Upper Hutt, Wellington.

Is Link used to children? Yes.
Is Link used to cats? Yes.
Is Link toilet-trained? Yes.
Is Link used to stock? Yes.
Is Link used to chickens? Yes.
How well does Link get on with other dogs? Great.

Link has been in our care since November 1st 2025, and while he’s come an incredibly long way, he’s still on a journey. What he is now is a deeply affectionate, loving boy who is looking for a home where his most important job is simple: to be by your side.
Link bonds hard with his people. Once you’re “his”, he wants to be your shadow, your comfort buddy, your quiet companion. He’s gentle, sweet, and thrives on connection, but the world can still feel like a big, scary place to him.
Because of this, Link is looking for a calm, stable, and quiet home. He is a very nervous dog, and when he’s frightened his instinct (if he can’t be right next to you) is to run. A very secure property is essential for his safety.


His crate is his safe space and he truly loves it. His forever home must be committed to having a crate set up and accessible at all times so Link can retreat and decompress whenever he needs.

A few more things to know about this special boy:
•Affectionate and loving once he trusts you
•Loves soft toys (loves destroying them more..)
•Completely obsessed with food (this has been key in helping him build confidence!)
•Would rather hoon around in the yard with a toy than go on a walk
•Can be a bit snatchy around food when other dogs are nearby, we’re actively working on gentle manners
•He does a happy feet dance at dinner time, every single day
•When he’s excited to see you he will also do his happy dance and sing a little growly song
•Fine with cats, honestly, he’s scared of them
•Loves kids, but would suit older, calm, dog-savvy children best
•Can be fearful meeting new dogs. Slow, thoughtful introductions are important


Link has successfully lived in a foster home with four female dogs, a cat, and two older children, so we know he can coexist beautifully with the right support and structure.
He does take longer to warm up to men, and raised voices or sudden movements will send him running. Even being called over can still make him nervous at times – this will take patience, consistency, and lots of positive reinforcement. The good news? He now loves snacks more than he’s scared, and that’s a huge win. With time, kindness, and continued work, his confidence will keep growing.


Link isn’t a “plug and play” dog, but for the right person or family, he will be an incredibly loyal, loving companion. He’s looking for someone who sees his sensitivity not as a flaw, but as something to protect and nurture.


If you’re patient, gentle, and ready to give a nervous dog the safe forever home he deserves, Link might just be waiting for you.


Link is currently being fostered in Upper Hutt, and we’d love his future family to be close enough to allow for a few slow introductions and meets before he officially moves in. Taking things at Link’s pace is important to us, so we can make sure his transition to his forever home is as smooth and successful as possible.

Link has been desexed, vaccinated, microchipped, flea and worm treated, and is currently registered.

He has an adoption fee of $350 and, as with all of our foster dogs, we’ll require a vet reference and property inspection prior to adoption.

More info please email adoptionsrwd@gmail.com

To adopt Link: https://form.jotform.com/adoptionsrwd/ADOPTIONAPP