Aussie Dog.

[Tom Dinning]

I’m not big on dogs. The only dogs I’ve owned is the Australian Cattle Dog or Blue Healer. They come in red as well.
They have a touch of dingo in them. Bred for long haul cattle mustering. They’ll round up a bunch of kids in a school yard just as well.

 

[Asher Kelman]

Are there marsupial “dogs” too?

 

[Peter Dexter]

Well I like dogs and I like yours. Here's a quip I found when I looked up the breed: "These resilient herders are intelligent enough to routinely outsmart their owners."

 

[Tom Dinning]

Well I like dogs and I like yours. Here's a quip I found when I looked up the breed: "These resilient herders are intelligent enough to routinely outsmart their owners."

Only stupid owners, Pete.
After all, it’s just a dog.

 

[Doug Kerr]

Hi, Tom,

Known in the Northern Hemisphere as a Blue Heeler.

But then, I'm just a man.

Best regards,

Doug

 

[Tom Dinning]

Are there marsupial “dogs” too?

Wouldn’t be a dog (canis) if it had a pouch.
Closest in physical appearance is probably the wombat.

It’s a marsupial mammal that burrows, eats, roots, and leaves.


There’s an old joke inbuilt into that definition

 

[Asher Kelman]

When it “leaves”, where does it go?

 

[Tom Dinning]

When it “leaves”, where does it go?

It’s quite possible people from the US won’t appreciate the innuendo.

 

[Asher Kelman]

Well you and your wombat, strolling down the avenue! Very romantic! If you see a coin on the ground, don’t pick it up!