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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