Red Dog (Pilbara)
Red Dog statue. | |
| Other name(s) | Bluey Blue Dog of the Northwest Tally |
|---|---|
| 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) |
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. He is frequently referred to as a "red kelpie" or a "red cloud kelpie".