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Feb 15, 2017 · Oddball, the maremma that proved dogs could be used to protect a Victorian penguin colony and inspired a movie in the process, has died aged 15.
Sep 14, 2015 · Reading the story gave knockabout local chicken farmer Swampy Marsh an idea. His Maremma Sheepdog named Oddball was great at protecting chickens from foxes.
Oddball (released as Oddball and the Penguins in some regions) is a 2015 Australian family comedy adventure film directed by Stuart McDonald. It stars Shane Jacobson, Sarah Snook, Alan Tudyk, Coco Jack Gillies, Richard Davies and Deborah Mailman.
- $7 million
- Cezary Skubiszewski
- 17 September 2015 (Australia)
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Sep 11, 2015 · The story of how Allan "Swampy" Marsh set his dog Oddball to work protecting the penguin colony of Middle Island, a few hundred metres off the windswept coast of western Victoria, is the stuff of legend.
Oct 21, 2019 · The premise of screenwriter Peter Ivan’s story is rooted in the true tale of how a chicken farmer named Allan “Swampy” Marsh and his pet Maremma saved a colony of penguins on Middle Island – a...
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- Luke Buckmaster
Jan 7, 2016 · Local poultry expert Alan ‘Swampy’ Marsh had been having enormous success using Maremmas to protect his free range chooks, and suggested sending a dog across the channel to guard the penguins.
Feb 15, 2017 · Oddball the maremma, one of Australia's most iconic pooches, has died aged 15 in south-west Victoria. Her pioneering role as Middle Island's penguin protector gained international acclaim and inspired the movie Oddball starring Shane Jacobson.
