About John Lockley – New Zealand’s Original Hunting Dog Breeder
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Meet John Lockley – South Island Expert & Owner
Meet John Lockley – South Island Expert & Owner
John Lockley is the exclusive Lockley dog breeder for New Zealand’s South Island and the original founder of the Lockley dog lines.
A lifelong hunter and farmer, John has dedicated decades to breeding working hunting dogs with strong drive, intelligence, and temperament. His focus is on producing reliable hunting companions that perform in the field and are loyal at home.
John’s passion is pig hunting, and his breeding program reflects the hands-on experience, proven bloodlines, and dedication that have made Lockley dogs renowned across New Zealand.
For more information about South Island Lockley dogs or to discuss availability:
📞 Call John directly at 027 784 0000
💻 Or click here to contact us online
About John Lockley – New Zealand’s Top Hunting Dog Breeder
About John Lockley – New Zealand’s Top Hunting Dog Breeder
My passion is simple: dogs, breeding, and the sport I love — primarily pig hunting. My goal is to breed beautifully confirmed hunting dogs that suit a variety of people while excelling in the field. The real skill of a hunting dog is not just to catch a pig, but to hold it in place safely until you can manage it — a true test of intelligence, stamina, and drive.
Hunting is a physical, hands-on sport, which is why it has been such a big part of my life. I grew up farming, left school at 14, and went mustering. Dogs and horses have been at the heart of my life ever since — they’re my lifelong passion.
How I Started
How I Started
Hunting runs in the family. My father and two uncles were hunters, and I was just a child of 5 or 6 when I saw them bring home pigs. Back then, the pigs looked enormous with massive jaws — thrilling for a young kid. Duck shooting and other hunting traditions also shaped me.
We grew up hunting and gathering for a purpose — our main food source. Leaving school, this way of life naturally continued: hunting to put food in the freezer, learning respect for the land, and developing a deep bond with dogs.
Breeding Lockley Dogs Since 1974
Breeding Lockley Dogs Since 1974
It all started with a couple of exceptional dogs. I mated them, and their progeny were so special that I have maintained the line exactly as it was over 35 years ago. Today, Lockley dogs are renowned in New Zealand for their strength, temperament, and hunting ability, a reflection of decades of hands-on experience and careful breeding.
Now, Meet Stu
Now, Meet Stu
Stu is my North Island expert, and together we bring a wealth of knowledge to our breeding program. Our combined experience ensures exceptional working dogs that perform in the field and thrive at home.
Meet Stu Wakeling – North Island Expert
Meet Stu Wakeling – North Island Expert
Stu Wakeling is the exclusive Lockley dog breeder for New Zealand’s North Island, bringing decades of hands-on experience with working dogs.
He has spent his life farming, with an eight-year stretch shearing in both New Zealand and Australia, where he managed packs of sheep and pig dogs. His true passion is pig hunting, bordering on obsession, and he thrives on developing young dogs into skilled hunting partners with strong drive, good tracking, and reliable stopping ability.
Stu hunts most weekends alongside his sons, Mike and Aaron, who share his enthusiasm for Lockley dogs. Together, they work with a team of Lockley dogs that demonstrate excellent hunting drive, medium-range tracking skills, and strong stopping ability — making them exceptional working dogs for hunters across the North Island.
For more information about North Island Lockley dogs or to discuss availability:
📞 Call John directly at 027 784 0000 (best option, as mobile service for Stu can be patchy).
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