About this episode
This episode explores the history and significance of the unique Kangaroo dog in Australia.
The Kangaroo dog is unique to Australia. It's a mystery dog with a big story. Born in the early Sydney colony, this deerhound-greyhound mongrel dog was bred to hunt and kill kangaroos. The kangaroo dog was there at key moments in Australia's colonial past - from hunting dog that fed the colony, to bushrangers best mate - to battle dog in the Frontier wars, and family member. The kangaroo dog has seen a lot. What happens when we see history through a dog's eyes?
Topics covered
- kangaroo dog
- Australian history
- colonial past
- hunting
- bushrangers
- Frontier wars
- cultural significance
Keywords
- kangaroo dog
- Australia
- colonial history
- hunting dog
- bushrangers
- Frontier wars
- deerhound-greyhound
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Kangaroo dog
Places: Australia, Sydney
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