Deep red with buff markings on the muzzle and shoulders; dark sabling over the back, tail and loins
Carolina Dog Overview
This dog breed is also referred to as the American Dingo. The Carolina Dog is truly primitive dog breed. They are thought to be direct descendants of ancient Pariah dogs that existed 8,000 years ago. Carolina Dogs are extremely rare and difficult to find.
Carolina Dog Characteristics
This dog breed is exceptionally powerfully built, strong and agile. The Carolina Dog is extremely hardy and has an alert and intelligent nature.
Carolina Dog Temperament
This dog breed is not a completely domesticated. The Carolina Dog is not recommended for inexperienced or first time owners. This dog breed is highly suspicious and shy of strangers. The Carolina Dog bonds with humans like they would in a “pack" and respects the "pack-hierarchy". This dog breed does best with older children and tend to be somewhat intolerant of children that they do not know. Carolina Dogs typically get along well with other dogs, cats and other pets.
Carolina Dog Care
This dog breed requires occasional brushing with a firm bristle brush. The Carolina Dog breed has no known health issues, but this could be due to the rarity of the breed.
Carolina Dog Coat
The coat of the Carolina Dog is their most distinguishing feature and the appearance of the coat is affected by the seasons. The winter coat is far heavier and thicker than the summer coat. The hair is short and smooth on the ears, head and front legs and there are longer and coarser guard hairs over the neck, back and withers.
Carolina Dog Training
This dog breed requires a relatively dominant handler who shows respect. Early, intense and ongoing socialization and obedience training is vital for the Carolina Dog. This dog breed does not respond well to harsh, heavy-handed or forceful training methods. Training should be performed with respect, reward, firmness, fairness, patience and consistency.
Carolina Dog Activity
This dog breed is not suited to apartment or city living. The Carolina Dog does best in a rural setting or a large yard where there is room to romp and run. Carolina Dogs are great escape artists and the yards should be securely enclosed with fencing buried in the ground and capped at the top.
