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- Weight:35–75 lb (16–34 kg)
- Life span:12–15 years
Carolina Dog
Also called American Dingo, Dixie Dingo, North American Native Dog and Yellow Dog
- Needs space
The Carolina Dog is a medium-sized breed of dog that originated in the United States. It is an active and energetic breed, with a short, smooth coat. Its head is large and round, with small, erect ears. Its legs are strong and muscular, and its tail is usually docked. The Carolina Dog is an intelligent and loyal breed, and it makes an excellent family pet. It is an active breed, and it needs plenty of exercise and mental stimulation. It is loyal and affectionate, and it enjoys spending time with its family.
- Weight
- 35–51 lb (16–23 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 18–24 in (46–61 cm)
- Life span
- 12–14 years
- Exercise
- About 60 minutes a day
- Coat
- Short, Double
- Origin
- United States
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: OK with children
- Other dogs: OK with other dogs
- Strangers: Reserved with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Energetic
- Apartment living: Needs space
- Barking: Barks a little
- Training: Fairly easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Little grooming
- Shedding: Sheds moderately
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Alert
Independent
Intelligent
Loyal
Pack-oriented
Shy with strangers
Coat colours
Black and tan, buff, fawn/yellow, piebald (with white markings) and red ginger
Recognized by
United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Carolina Dog
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Sources
- Breed Standards: Carolina Dog | United Kennel Club (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- CAROLINA DOG Official UKC Breed Standard Revised January 2, 2023 (opens in a new tab)
- Carolina Dog - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standard | Carolina Dog Fanciers of America (opens in a new tab)
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