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| Other name(s) | Bluey Dog of the Northwest |
|---|---|
| Species | Dog |
| Breed | kelpie/cattle dog crossbreed dog |
| Sex | Male |
| Born | Tally Ho 1971 Paraburdoo, Western Australia |
| Died | 21 November 1979 (aged 7–8) Karratha, Western Australia |
| Resting place | Secret location, Roebourne, Western Australia |
| Known for | Travelling throughout Western Australia's Pilbara region |
| Title | The Pilbara Wanderer |
| Owner | Colin Cummings (former) John Stazzonelli (former) |
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Red Dog (c. 1971 – 21 November 1979) was a kelpie/cattle dog cross that was well known for his travels through Western Australia's vast Pilbara region. Red Dog had a series of owners and lengthy periods travelling on his own, essentially becoming a beloved friend and mascot of the greater Pilbara community. A statue was installed in his memory in Dampier, one of the towns to which he often returned.[1][2] He is frequently referred to as a "red kelpie"[3] or a "red cloud kelpie".[4]
- ^ Ashworth, Susie; Rebecca Turner; Simone Egger (2004). Western Australia. Lonely Planet. pp. 203–204. ISBN 1-74059-459-2.
- ^ "Dampier". The Sydney Morning Herald. 8 February 2004. Retrieved 6 April 2008.
- ^ Mark Sanderson (24 September 2001). "Animal Tragic". The Evening Standard. Retrieved 6 April 2008.[dead link]
- ^ Toby Clements (22 December 2001). "A Modest Proposal". The Telegraph. London. Archived from the original on 15 April 2008. Retrieved 6 April 2008.