Carolina Dog

Descended from primitive pack dogs that came from Asia and through North America, the Carolina Dog can mostly be found near the Georgia-South Carolina border. They are sometimes called the American Dingo.

Carolina Dog owners will need to respect the dog’s pack mentality and be prepared to cater to it. Ideal owners are experienced, patient, and highly active outdoors.

The Carolina Dog enjoys regular exercise and playtime although they are not as high energy as similar breeds. A fenced-in yard where they can roam free or a place to take long walks will keep them happy and healthy. They are easy to train and eager to please their owners, who they see as a pack leader. Swimming, hiking, dog sports, agility, and obedience are all activities they enjoy.

The Carolina Dog breed is adaptable but does best with ample space inside and out. A fenced-in yard is ideal.

The coat of the Carolina Dog is short to medium in length. It sheds seasonally, but the dog grooms itself like a cat, making it a low-maintenance breed. They can get baths as needed.

Eager to please their owners, the Carolina Dog can be trained easily. They look to their owners as a pack leader and prefer gentle but firm leadership.

With proper socialization and training, the Carolina Dog can be a good family pet. They are extremely affectionate with those they know but can be standoffish with strangers.

The cost of a Carolina Dog from a breeder is significantly more than the cost of adopting one from a local shelter or rescue. The adoption fee usually covers additional items such as spaying or neutering, vaccines, and microchipping.