Dog
Group:
Miscellaneous Class 
Carolina Dog Champions
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Pronunciation:
(CAIR-o-LIN-a Dog)
Breed Description:
The Carolina Dog breed of dog is naturally suspicious of strangers. With family and friends the dog is quiet, reserved and still somewhat aloof but it is an affectionate dog. Good socialization of these dogs starting at a young age is very important. They enjoy pack and family life.
Height:
These dogs usually stand 17 to 24 inches tall.
Weight:
Average weight for the breed is 40 to 60 pounds.
Exercise:
The Carolina Dog breed of dog needs plenty of space. They should have plenty of regular exercise in order to maintain good health and to avoid developing behavior problems.
Life Expectancy:
The lifespan of the Carolina Dog breed of dog is 12 to 14 years.
Grooming:
Coat care for a Carolina Dog breed of dog is very easy but they do need regular brushing. Regular ear cleaning is also important to avoid ear infections.
Origin:
The Carolina Dog breed of dog is believed to be the first domesticated dog in the Americas, according to some sources. They roam as strays in many parts of the American South and live in swampy, sparsely settled areas. They may be the direct descendants of dogs that accompanied Asians across the Bering Strait 8-12000 years ago. Paintings and rock art also depict dogs similar to the Carolina Dog breed of dog. The Carolina Dog was noticed and discovered by Dr. I. Lehr Brisbin, Jr., a biology professor at the University of Georgia while in South Carolina. He noticed the resemblance of the dogs to the Dingo. So far all evidence points to the dogs being very old but more testing continues. Many of these dogs were taken into captivity for study in the 1980s. This move may also save the breed from disappearing.
Today the Carolina Dog breed of dog is recognized by the American Rare Breed Association and the United Kennel Club.
Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
