Carolina Dog
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Training requirements
Playful
Affectionate
Good with other pets
Good with children
Good with strangers
Winter
Summer
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Life Span
Overview: | The Carolina dog was the first domesticated breed in the United States. It was bred by the Indian tribes in the south. The breed is closely related to the Dingo, but is smaller in size. It is a primitive breed that has existed in the swamps of the south |
Breed Group: | Southern |
Weight (lbs): | 30-44 |
Height (in): | 17-24 |
Colors: | White, and, yellow, tan, red sable, orange, beige, desert sand, ginger red, never all white. |
Coat: | The coat is short and thick with a dense undercoat in season, there is a profusion of a longer guard hairs on the neck, withers and back. |
Character: | The Carolina dog is gentle, playful and intelligent. |
Temperament: | The Carolina dog gets along well with children. This breed will get along with other animals if they are raised together. They are shy around people and need to be socialized as puppies. |
Care: | The coat needs very little care, just the occasional brushing and bath when needed. |
Training: | Carolina dogs are intelligent and train easily. |
Activity: | This breed needs plenty of exercise. They love playing games with owners or children. |
Country of Origin: | USA |
Life Expectancy: | 12-14 |
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*POP - Carolina Dog (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

Carolina Dog
Male, Baby
USA Bakersfield, CA, USA
Date listed: 02/12/2025
Dog Breed: Carolina Dog (medium coat).
DIXIE - Carolina Dog (short coat) Dog For Adoption

Carolina Dog
Female, Adult
USA Oro Valley, AZ, USA
Date listed: 02/05/2025
Dog Breed: Carolina Dog (short coat). HOLD / PENDING Dixie is a strikingly beautiful, loving-every-moment-of-life, exuberant girl. She had been with a family previously who had to...
WYLIE - Carolina Dog (short coat) Dog For Adoption

Carolina Dog
Male, Adult
USA Oro Valley, AZ, USA
Date listed: 02/05/2025
Dog Breed: Carolina Dog (short coat). HOLD/ PENDING Wylie is a Carolina Dog that has all the traits of this very special breed. She is undergoing socialization but in the time...
MAUI - Carolina Dog (short coat) Dog For Adoption

Carolina Dog
Male, Adult
USA Oro Valley, AZ, USA
Date listed: 02/05/2025
Dog Breed: Carolina Dog (short coat). Pending / Hold Maui is a Carolina Dog that has all the traits of this very special breed. He is undergoing socialization but in the time...
BUGSY - Carolina Dog (short coat) Dog For Adoption

Carolina Dog
Male, Young
USA Oro Valley, AZ, USA
Date listed: 02/05/2025
Dog Breed: Carolina Dog (short coat). HOLD/PENDING BUGSY was part of the rescue group to leave the home of the Northern California breeder and into our rescue with great help...
GYPSY - Carolina Dog (short coat) Dog For Adoption

Carolina Dog
Female, Adult
USA Oro Valley, AZ, USA
Date listed: 02/05/2025
Dog Breed: Carolina Dog (short coat). HOLD / PENDING Gypsy is a very intelligent, loyal girl who loves to play tag with other dogs. She knows all her basic commands and is...
MAX - Carolina Dog (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

Carolina Dog
Male, Young
USA San Bernardino, CA, USA
Date listed: 02/05/2025
Dog Breed: Carolina Dog (medium coat).
BRIANNA - Carolina Dog (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

Carolina Dog
Female, Adult
USA Conroe, TX, USA
Date listed: 12/25/2024
Dog Breed: Carolina Dog (medium coat).
CYRUS - Carolina Dog (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

Carolina Dog
Male, Adult
USA Belleville, IL, USA
Date listed: 02/12/2025
Dog Breed: Carolina Dog (medium coat).
Cocoa - Carolina Dog / Shepherd (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

Carolina Dog
Female, Baby
USA Jackson Township, NJ, USA
Date listed: 06/05/2024
Posted Breed: Carolina Dog / Shepherd (medium coat). Online Adoption Application Cocoa mom and her babies were in a kill shelter in North Carolina. Mom was a good mom, she is...
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