The Dogs That Made Australia

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 the dogs that were imported and developed here, as well as the humans who loved, feared and worked them.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are warned that this audiobook contains names of people who have died.

Guy Hull is a qualified and highly experienced dog behaviourist possessed of an encyclopaedic knowledge of dog breeds, cross-breeds and types, their histories and traits, as well as a passion for the historic and current role of the dog in Australian society. Based in New South Wales’s Snowy Mountains, Guy has managed dog shelters and worked as a council ranger, holds dog training classes and provides dog behavioural consultations. Guy Hull is a qualified and highly experienced dog behaviourist possessed of an encyclopaedic knowledge of dog breeds, cross-breeds and types, their histories and traits, as well as a passion for the historic and current role of the dog in Australian society. Based in New South Wales’s Snowy Mountains, Guy has managed dog shelters and worked as a council ranger, holds dog training classes and provides dog behavioural consultations.

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