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Carolina Dog
- Animal
- Dog
- Origin
- United States
About the Carolina Dog
The Carolina Dog is a medium-sized dog breed from the United States. It is occasionally found feral in the Southeastern United States, especially in isolated stretches of longleaf pines and cypress swamps. The breed is also known as the yellow dog, yaller dog, American dingo, or Dixie dingo. Efforts to establish the Carolina Dog as a standardized breed have led to recognition in two smaller kennel clubs and full acceptance into the breed-establishment program of one major kennel club. This profile places the Carolina Dog in the dog family and identifies it as a dog breed originating in the United States. Its feral presence and ongoing standardization are central parts of its description.
What stands out
- Medium-sized dog breed
- Feral populations occur in the Southeast
- Several established alternate names
- Recognized by kennel clubs
Worth knowing
- Only occasionally found feral
- Standardization efforts are still part of its history
- Feral habitat includes isolated areas
Who it suits
The Carolina Dog suits readers interested in medium-sized dogs with a history of feral populations in the Southeastern United States. It may also interest people following the breed’s standardization and kennel-club recognition.
In short
The Carolina Dog is a medium-sized United States breed associated with longleaf pine and cypress-swamp habitats. Its alternate names and developing standardization distinguish it from many other dog breeds.
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Photo credits9 photographs on this page
- Carolina Dog — Noloha · CC BY-SA 2.0 de · file page
- Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog — Mjrustline · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Alaskan Klee Kai — Gnuyen · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- American Akita — Edwin Campos · CC0 · file page
- American Bulldog — Bully Rascalz · Copyrighted free use · file page
- American Bully — Juan. botti · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- American Cocker Spaniel — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- American English Coonhound — BurnAway · CC BY 2.0 · file page
- American Eskimo Dog — Christmas w/a K · CC BY-SA 2.0 · file page
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