| Carolina Dog Puppies for Sale
Carolina Dog Dog Breeders
Carolina Dog Breed Clubs
Names for Carolina Dogs
Carolina Dog Breed Standards
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Breed
Description |
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Also Called: American Dingo,
Southern Aboriginal Dog, The Native American Dog,
Indian's Dog |
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Height: The Carolina Dog's
height ranges from 17-24 inches. |
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Weight: The Carolina Dog's
weight ranges from 40-60 lbs. |
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Colors: The Carolina
Dog is ginger, black and tan, or piebald. |
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General Appearance:
The Carolina Dog is a medium
built dog, manifesting the features of most pariah/feral dog types. The
large, erect ears (designed for optimal sound retrieval and possibly body
temperature regulation), long, curved tail (used for signaling and
communication) and short, dense coat have been naturally selected for to
ensure survival under free-ranging conditions. |
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Temperament: The
Carolina Dog makes gentle pets, winning show dogs, and good hunting/hiking
companions - even when caught wild. They are willing, smart and never
aggressive towards humans - alerting you to possible danger by standing at a
distance and sounding a warning bark. |
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Care: The Carolina
Dog requires minimal grooming. Brush occasionally and bathe when necessary. |
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Training: The Carolina Dog
trains easily. |
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Activity: The Carolina Dog
requires daily exercise in the form of a walk or let free to run a fenced
yard. |
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Life Span: The
Carolina Dog lives about 12-14 years. |
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Litter Size: The
Carolina Dog averages about 4-10 puppies per litter. |
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Country of Origin:
The Carolina Dog originated in the United States. |
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Brief History: The
Carolina Dog is related to the earliest domesticated dogs, are the remnant
descendants of the feral pariah canids who came across the Bering land mass
8,000 to 11,000 years ago as hunting companions to the ancestors of the
Native Americans. They still roam wild in the southeastern United States. |
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Registries: ARBA, UKC, NKC,
CDCA, CKC |