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First Indigenous Australian to be employed in Australia's tertiary education sector as a lecturer: Maryann Bin-Salik. [80] 1976. First Indigenous Australian to hold vice-regal office (Governor of South Australia): Sir Douglas Nicholls. [81] First Indigenous Australian to be appointed a Justice of the Peace in South Australia: Ken Hampton (see ...
Pages in category "Dog breeds originating in Australia" The following 13 pages are in this category, out of 13 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
The first dog known as a Kelpie was a black and tan female pup with floppy ears bought by Jack Gleeson about 1872 [12] from a litter born on Warrock Station near Casterton, owned by George Robertson, a Scot. [13] This dog was named after the kelpie, a mythological shapeshifting water spirit of Celtic folklore. [14]
An Australian Terrier circa 1915 Australian Terrier - Puppy. The Australian Terrier is a small dog with short legs, weighing around 6.5 kilograms (14 lb) and standing about 25 centimetres (9.8 in) at the withers, with a medium length shaggy harsh double coat that is not normally trimmed. Fur is shorter on the muzzle, lower legs, and feet, and ...
Giménez acquired Jazmín shortly after her December 1988 marriage with Huberto Roviralta and gave him a traditionally female name even though the dog was male. [245] Jazmín lived with Giménez for 17 years and accompanied her on television, in photographic productions and on her international trips, becoming a characteristic feature of the ...
A group of Labradoodle assistance dogs. This is a list of common dog crossbreeds.These are crossbreed dogs created deliberately by crossing two purebred dogs.Some are known as designer dogs and are bred as companion dogs, often given portmanteau names derived from those of the parent breeds; others are bred to combine specific working qualities inherent in the parent breeds.
The Australian Shepherd is a breed of herding dog from the United States. The name of the breed is technically a misnomer , as it was developed in California in the 19th century. It is believed to have its origins in sheepdog breeds from northwest Spain , as well as collies imported, alongside sheep, from Australia and New Zealand ; the breed ...
A blue Australian Cattle Dog (Bluey's breed) Bluey's age, along with that of "Chilla", a Labrador Retriever and Australian Cattle Dog mix reported to have lived to the age of 32 years and 12 days (but not certified by Guinness), [8] prompted a study of the longevity of the Australian Cattle Dog to examine if the breed might have exceptional longevity.