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Carolina Dog - Dog Breeds - Info Every Owner Ought To Know

We begin this article with the basic facts about the breed, then follow up with an in-depth look at their personality.

Group: Southern

Weight: Male: 30-44, Female: 30-44 lbs

Height: Male: 17-24, Female: 17-24 inches

Overview

The Carolina Dog is a result of natural selection, and they are a truly primitive breed. These dogs are not entirely broken in, and some of them still live in the wild. The Carolina Dog managed to survive throughout the swamps, forests and savannahs in South Carolina for thousands of years. This breed makes excellent pets, and they are also very adjustable to life in a household. Carolina Dogs can be fairly timid around strangers, and prefer to be friends with others on their own terms. If this breed is socialised properly from puppy hood onwards, they will be wonderful companion dogs. Seeing that these dogs have natural instincts, they love to be part of a pack and will therefore do well in a family environment. The Carolina Dog is calm, kind and also does well with children. These dogs are very clean, and easy to housetrain. They are also an intelligent breed that is very quick to respond. The Carolina Dog is also not aggressive or destructive, but they do have a tendency to howl when they hear certain sounds.

Temperament

The Carolina Dog is a prehistoric breed, and some of these dogs still live in the wild. They are not fully domesticated, and are therefore not ideal for someone with no previous dog ownership experience. The Carolina Dog is fairly distrustful and wary of strangers. They love to be part of a pack, and will therefore fit in well with a family. This dog will adapt best in a home were the children is older and considerate. There is a possibility that these dogs will not be tolerant of children they do not know. In general, the Carolina Dog will get along well with other dogs and cats, especially of they have been brought up with them.

Care

The coat of the Carolina Dog is a low maintenance coat that does not require too much grooming. The coat of the Carolina Dog should be brushed on from time to time and this breed should also not be bathed excessively - only when it is really required.

Training

It is vital that the Carolina Dog has an explicit leader, and also one who commands respect. The Carolina Dog should receive proper socialisation and obedience training when they are still puppies as this will help them to get along with other animals and children later on. This dog will not do well in a training environment where cruel methods are used. It should rather be done with respect and firmness.

Health problems

Carolina Dogs have no known health issues, and this breed usually lives for 14 to 14 years.

John Williams

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1. Carl Bradley (19:55, 12.08.2008)
Carolina dogs are not good in the house get bored easy unless you constantly provide enrichment. maybe some people who find them near dumpsters assume they were dumped there, they could have but also remember that they are semi- wild and might see it as a food source. My dogs are well fed by me and still will scavenge near our dumpsters when they get the chance.
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2. Rebecca (17:54, 02.02.2009)
I am sorry for your loss Maggie and I agree Carolina's make an outstanding companion even in the outstanding world of loving, devoted dog breeds. I can't refer a breeder but I know Carolina's can often be found in shelters and are frequently mislabeled as shepherd or husky mixes. We found our girl in a shelter and I wouldn't take a million bucks for her.
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3. pattyd (17:53, 24.03.2009)
We have an animal shelter rescue labeled as shepherd chow mix tho we believe he is a Carolina Dog/mix. We fell into this opinion by mistake & were completely unaware of the breed. Because he is such a wonderful dog we have developed quite an interest in the Carolina Dingo. Are you aware of the breeder called California Carolina Dogs out of SanFran? I have no personal experience but their dogs look exceptional on their website. I have just recently received info that they will have pups available in July/July 2009.
californiacarolinadogs.com
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4. Maggie (02:46, 12.10.2008)
Our 14 year old Carolina dog died today and I guess I'm just searching for comfort and reading things people say about the breed. He was our protector and our good, good friend. I wish we could find a breeder in Oregon for there could never be a better friend than a Carolina.

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