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Lévrier australien
The Australian Kangaroo Dog, also known as the Kangaroo Dog, is a crossbred dog from several greyhounds, used for hunting fast game
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Weight
5–30 kg
Size
Medium
Lifespan
11–14 ans
Energy
Très élevé
Coat
bringée, pie, noire, feu et banc ou noire et feu
Maintenance
Faible
Training
Moyen
The Australian Kangaroo Dog, also known as the Kangaroo Dog, is a crossbred dog from several greyhounds, used for hunting fast game in Australia and notably kangaroos. This is a variety not officially recognized by the International Cynological Federation.
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Très élevé
Trainability
Modéré
Maintenance
Faible
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Medium size (5–30 kg) — balance between presence and practicality.
- 2Life expectancy: 11 to 14 years on average, depending on hygiene and diet.
- 3Very high energy level — plan for 1h30+ daily exercise minimum.
- 4Minimal maintenance — light shedding, occasional brushing.
Chapter 1
Getting to know the Lévrier australien
Our selection
Dry food suited to the Lévrier australien
Origins & history
A story told
Australian colonists were looking for a greyhound with the power to hunt kangaroos, wallabies and capable of retrieving their game.
Physical
Breed standard
It is a robust greyhound resulting from the crossing of greyhounds brought by the first colonists and notably Irish Wolfhounds and Greyhounds. However, this greyhound recently experienced a significant decline in numbers.
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Âge
What human age for a lévrier australien ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 11–14 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
10 à 22 kg — a giant dog ages significantly faster than a small dog after maturity.
Equivalent human age
29years
Adulte
Most stable period. Monthly weigh-in, annual vet visit, dental care — this determines quality of life in later years.
Method: AVMA table: 15 human years in year one, +9 in year two, then +5 per year for a moyen dog.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Alert
To avoid for dog
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- low-fat cocoa powderModerate
- maltitolModerate
- cocoa pasteModerate
- onion piecesModerate
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a lévrier australien ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for dog. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
221 g
per day · 839 kcal
111 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Lévrier australien
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Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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