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Great Australian Working Dog Stories

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Great Australian Working Dog Stories by Angela Goode and Mike Hayes is a compilation of real-life tales celebrating the extraordinary working dogs across Australia. These stories highlight the vital roles these dogs play, from mustering cattle and sheep to acting as invaluable companions on the farm. The book provides a heartwarming and insightful look into the deep bonds between dogs and their human partners in the rural Australian landscape.
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This book may appeal to you if you admire tales of loyalty and companionship between humans and their working dogs. It's filled with inspiring stories that highlight the unique bond and incredible skills of these hardworking canines set against the backdrop of the Australian countryside.

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Great Australian Working Dog Stories

Some 330 classic and original stories paying tribute to working dogs and written by Australia's people of the land - all in one volume.

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People of the bush regard their working dogs as the nation's greatest asset. Uncomplaining, tough, never needing to be fussed over, and hugely loyal, dogs rarely go on strike, don't hit the grog, only occasionally answer back, never ask for a pay rise, scarcely take a sickie and are always ready with infectious enthusiasm to start the day!

Drawn from around 2,000 entries received by the ABC Country Hour in a nationwide competition, the stories in this classic title take you on a vast farm tour of the country, celebrating the remarkable abilities of working dogs and the pivotal role they play in rural Australia.

Great Australian Working Dog Stories by Angela Goode and Mike Hayes will leave you inspired by these incredible companions.

Series: Great Australian Stories

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Great Australian Working Dog Stories by Angela Goode and Mike Hayes offers heartwarming and inspiring tales about the unique bond between humans and their working dogs in an Australian context. Readers frequently praise the book for its engaging storytelling and the authentic depiction of both the dogs and the rural landscapes. Reviewers find it a moving tribute to the dedication, intelligence, and loyalty of these remarkable animals.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780733324826

Publisher: ABC Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 January 2009

Country: Australia

Imprint: ABC Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 39.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 752g

Pages: 576

About the Author

Angela Goode lives on a farm near Naracoorte, South Australia, where cattle graze and bush stone curlews call. She has spent her writing life bringing the images and issues of rural Australia to a wider audience in books, newspaper columns and on radio. Between 1981 and 2008 her acclaimed column in the Advertiser in Adelaide involved its urban readership in the joys and mysteries of farm life. The many editions of GREAT WORKING DOG STORIES and GREAT WORKING HORSE STORIES, plus FOR THE LOVE OF THE LAND Angela's memoir THROUGH THE FARM GATE, celebrate working lives beyond the cities - where animals and humans are expected to pull their weight.

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