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The Dogs That Made Australia

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The Dogs That Made Australia

By: Guy Hull
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Hunter. Worker. Legend. The untold story of the dog's role in building a nation.

The Dogs That Made Australia pays tribute to the dogs that gave their all for our prosperity: the fearless hounds that saved fledgling colonies from famine; the courageous heelers and tireless collies that powered the rise of beef and wool; the tough little home-grown terriers that protected the homestead and garden; and the extraordinary police dogs, ahead of their time, loved by the nation. The selfless exploits of our heroic dogs are writ indelibly in our nation's heritage and identity.

The Dogs That Made Australia is a vivid and meticulously researched history of Australia told from the perspectives of the dingo and of the dogs that were imported and developed here, as well as the humans who loved, feared and worked them.

©2018 HarperCollins Publishers Australia Pty Limited (P)2018 HarperCollins Publishers Australia Pty Limited
Australia, New Zealand & Oceania Oceania Pets & Animal Care Dogs
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"A highly readable book about Australia's dog heroes and their contribution to Australia's development. This is a book for the ages. I loved every page!" (Tony Parsons, OAM, author of The Kelpie)

"This should be on every school list for every primary school. It is a fantastic Australian history reference." (Narelle Hammond, Secretary, Australian Cattle Dog Society of NSW)

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really comprehensive and very interesting. An in depth study delivered in a most personable way

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I have always been a huge fan of the working dog, especially the cow dog. I had the pleasure of owning a Kelpie and I fear that I won't ever find another like her. Obviously I searched out this subject and when I found this book I just had to have it. This book was written with love and I can't imagine how much work and research went into it. The writing style moves along at a good pace informs the reader on the background of Australia and its need for dogs. It details the breeding history of several dogs as well as the dingo. It also has humor. It was a real pleasure to read.

For the dog lovers

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Learned things I never knew about dogs and the history of Australia. The actions of the Australian settlers and later populous seems rather ham handed in regards to the environment. The dog knowledge is profound and inspiring. As an owner of an ACD this book actually made me aware of what kind of a dog I really own. Excellent read.

Well researched

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I have a rescue cattle dog mix and I'm always trying to figure Her out. This book gave me chills. thank you!

I loved it.

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