The Dogs that Made Australia, Guy Hull
The Dogs that Made Australia, Guy Hull
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The Dogs that Made Australia

Author: Guy Hull

Narrator: Guy Hull

Unabridged: 9 hr 39 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 06/20/2018


Synopsis

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.PRAISE'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

About Guy Hull

Guy Hull is the author of the bestselling The Dogs that Made Australia. He is a qualified and experienced dog behaviourist and trainer, possessed of an encyclopaedic knowledge of dog breeds, crossbreeds and types. He also has a passion for Australia's natural, human and canine history, and our relationship with the dogs, livestock and other introduced animals that have influenced the evolution of modern Australia.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Kirsti on June 27, 2018

Argh, I knew as soon as I saw this on the shelf that it would be for me. I adore Australian books about our history, regardless of whether it shows us in a positive light or not. I adore dogs, and Australian dogs. Two of my own dogs are KelpiexBorder Collie (Although Bob may have something else in h......more

Goodreads review by Lynne on November 07, 2018

A surprisingly interesting read. I was afraid that this was going to be a dry, scientific book but the author made it interesting. I enjoyed learning a bit about Australia and it’s dogs. As the owner of an Australian Cattle Dog, I have often rolled my eyes and thought “why does she do that”. Now I u......more

Goodreads review by Nikki on July 01, 2021

Interesting read. I felt the author got a bit bogged down at towards the end with the endless attacks on kaleski's writings. All in all well worth it.......more

Goodreads review by Ilma on August 18, 2018

I absolutely loved this book. I now own my first kelpie and have an enormous respect for the breed. The book is written with humour and the style is engaging so a factual book did not become boring.......more

Goodreads review by Judy on November 27, 2018

I enjoyed this book and learnt a lot about the background of the kelpie and blue heeled dogs. It even made me appreciate my dog a bit more. Apparently he is related to the dingo! Unfortunately the author was quick to disparage other historians in this field, which I didn’t find relevant......more