Absolute best breed of dog you can own imo. My family had one from the time I was 12 to 28. He was so smart and easy going. My dad could tell him to go get his shoes for a walk, and he would go get each matching shoe, one at a time, out of a closet full of shoes. We lost a part of our family when he finally passed away.
🙏🏽 - i dont know if youre a fan of the movie Predator. But the newest movie just dropped on Hulu/Disney+ and one of the main characters is a Carolina Dog (not a movie trained dog, a shelter dog that actually was trained just for the movie and she does an amazing job and steals the show!) If youre into the Predator franchise you will love this smart doggo play her role in it!
@@urbnctrl funny you say that because that was one of the things that immediately stood out to me when I watched it haha. Ours looked almost identical to that one.
I have a Carolina, & she is the best dog-friend I’ve ever had. She loves to go mushroom hunting with me, & has learned to find black morels. These dogs are so smart!
Yes! I have a Carolina dog too and he is just the best. Trying to teach him to find mushrooms. He's good with his nose. He has found asparagus and peas before ☺️
I have a Carolina dog too, and she is absolutely the most affectionate and loyal dog I’ve ever had but yet the most intelligent… i’m pretty sure she knows how to untie bags without ripping them! She is a great hunting dog as well.
My dingo is my best friend, coworker, counselor, protector... he is 13 years old and ... Im tearing up with just the thought of him passing. I've had Little Buddy( Buddy/Gilligan) since he was about 4-6 months old. He was clearly a different kind of K9. he is super smart, loyal, and protective, but he is so social and loving too. he goes everywhere with me, all day everyday, and anywhere we go he always draws a small crowd. he scares people sometimes because he looks kinda threatening, but he also loves to greet people all the time and his intense eye contact and clear direct intention to go to someone, sometimes looks like aggression, but when he goes up to that person and his tail gets wagging and he leans up for kisses people just melt. His eyes are beautiful and have a deep connection to his "spirit". he communicates very clearly with his body language and eye contact. He is very protective of women and children, he didnt even like me play wrestling with my wife and kids. he would give me warnings and pinch me in the butt, and if I was standing he sometime went for the groin. I could go on for days rambling about Buddy, but the point is He is the best! Dogs are amazingly loving creatures, and Dingos are a solid breed.
Buddy sounds like a great dog. I only have one because someone adopted him from the pound just to return him shortly after. I couldn't have asked for a better dog. They are truly remarkable breeds.
Thank you, Rocadog, for this video. When we adopted our Nellie from a local animal rescue group, we were told she was a basenji-lab mix. Now we know -- without a shred of doubt -- that she was a Carolina Dog. She was incredibly loyal and sweet. Sadly, she passed away suddenly from an embolism on August 20, 2020. She took a huge chunk of my heart with her.
I have a Carolina dog and he's a pound rescue. I can honestly say everything he said about the breed is correct. My dog is the smartest dog I've ever owned/seen. That makes him a bit stubborn and he's definitely needed serious training. He is absolutely a pack animal and he misses his people when they aren't around. He is very affectionate, *loves* to play with other dogs and he's very resilient. The shedding can be a little much, and stress/diet can make them shed more. He also has an iron stomach and could probably survive off garbage. Cheese and dairy in general is his favorite. He's so high energy and white vocal, but less so than huskies. He also farts so freaking loud and his snores are beyond loud. He snores louder than most people. He's an amazing guard dog and even when heavily sleeping, his ears (I call them satellites) are always perked up and listening for even the slightest out of the ordinary sound. I wish he were intact so I could keep his lineage going. He really is a truly wonderful animal. He's work certainly, but there is no price I wouldn't pay for him. I'd literally take a bullet for him if I had to. He's not a breed but everyone, but he's beyond special, more so than almost any dog I've ever known. Thank you for coming to my Ted talk.
@@Rocadog Thank *you* for sharing. I was watching Prey, the predator prequel on Hulu. The dog the woman has in that movie is a Carolina Dog. The face, the walk, run, every mannerism is totally Carolina dog. It's really great seeing the world take interest in them.
I have one. She was a rescue I adopted from a no-kill shelter in Pawleys Island South Carolina. Her name is Lola and she is outstanding. House "trained" from day one.....I did not have to train her. Super loving dog, kissy kissy mobbing similar to a lower status wolf. Very intelligent, learns thing super quickly...if treats are involved. An all around excellent companion. She needs to run and exercise...3-5 miles a day plus chilling in my truck when I do errands. Total velcro dog, I am fortunate that I work remotely so she has company all the time. I cannot say enough positive things about Lola.
I picked one up at my local DG store about a month ago. He was in terrible shape but since he's healed and growing fur back he's absolutely beautiful! I didn't even want another dog but the lil fella needed a mom❤❤ He's been absolutely a joy to add to our family and I'm blessed he found me!
Just adopted a 1 yo last week. He was a rescue that was set to be eauthanized. I had no idea what his breed was, but the rescue place said he was a Carolina. He is literally the BEST dog. Granted, I've only known him a week. Every single thing you described in this video is true. He is just so wonderful and sweet and lovable, a tad bit stubborn at times, a little difficult to train the basics, and very protective of my daughter (which will eventually be great when he's not protecting her from me and her dad!). I feel really lucky to have him. He also rarely barks!
I believe I had a Carolina dog. I was told she was a pit lab but she didn’t look anything like a lab pit at any stage of her life. She was a tank of strength. I would love to share photos of her. Unfortunately she had to be put down a few days ago. She had a seizure disorder and was only put down when she had no chance of coming back to normal. She was the best dog ever. I would be blessed to have another one.
I realize you posted this two years ago, but my Carolina Dingo had a massive seizure last spring, and it was caused by a stroke. He spent an entire month in the ICU and had to relearn how to walk again. I'd appreciate it if you reached out to me, because I'd like to run some questions by you regarding the seizures.
These animals, I think, are the most beautiful dogs in every way. Beautiful dogs. The ears suggest that they were indeed an ancient hunting breed. Gorgeous dogs
I've had my 1 1/2 year old Carolina Dog 6 weeks now. She was in a No Kill Rescue after being caught in Texas. She bonded to me and is taking her training commands very well. Wonderful house dog and constant companion. My house cat was a feral and has been with me 10 years now. Both are buddies and get along great.
I've had my dog for over two years now and had no idea what breed she belonged to until today.... even the vet couldn't identify her... we always joked she was a dingo but never would have guessed she actually is one lol. It's insane; all the characteristics match her to a tee! The digging (she's a female), the ears, the independence.
I owned one. The sweetest dog I ever had - more biddable than my GSD. When I got him, I thought he was a mutt, your usual mixed breed pound dog, nothing special. After the mascara around jus eyes and the way carried his tail when walking, I realised I had a very rare dog. He became one of my favorite breeds after a GSD. I will never be able to retrieve the dog I was forced to give him up because I wasn’t allowed to keep him where I once lived and I will never forgive those who forced me to relinquish him against my will and I will never forget him. I still miss him every day.
My family owns a Carolina dog. At first I was a bit disappointed as I thought they'd grow to be bigger. He's put on some weight but has stayed the same height since he was about 8 months old. Ours is pretty affectionate. He's very loyal and will take multiple naps, rarely leaving my side for independence. They are total pack dogs and is usually happiest when the whole family is around. He loves playing with other dogs. At the dog park, he's really quick and wears out much larger dogs. He wants nothing to do with dogs his size or smaller BTW.
We just found out our boy is a Carolina dog!!! Now all his funny quirks, WILD energy, and independence make sense. We always said he’s too smart for his own good lol We were going crazy with his training..trying to figure out what breeds he was made of. He’s the most loyal deeply loving dog I’ve ever met. He loves all members of his pack…dogs and humans alike in such an intense way. He’s crazy and wonderful.
What I like most about Carolina dogs is that it may live 15 or more years with good diet and vet care. Thanks for the warning about it being sensitive to Ivermectin. That is definitely a downer for me.
My CD is exactly as you describe! He was easy to train recall... Sometimes he's reluctant, but on when coyotes come around, but he still stops at the fence. We basically take him everywhere, but on days we absolutely have to leave him, he protests. He will find something from the house & places it in the same place on the yard. He doesn't shred it. He never even pierces the wrapper. Our solution is to place "sacrificial items" so he can safely throw his fit. 😂 Best dog I've ever had though! ❤
My sister found a whole litter of wild Carolina dog puppies about a year ago they were all different colors , my wife and I picked out a boy and a girl and they are absolutely fantastic dogs, and so smart
Our Lara was a rescue could literally BE the dog in your video. We adopted her mostly because she looked like our dog that had run over that rainbow bridge, and have loved her now for the nearly 10 years she has owned us😏Most intelligent dog I’ve ever known, kind of a cat like personality, but OUR dog, loves us and lets us be her people! Great health, big time undercoat which does shed-a lot, She will be 14 in July, sleeping more, but still loves her long walks and plays like a puppy with friends at the dog park. Not a walk up to and stick your face in hers kinda girl, and would not want to see what she’d do to anyone she saw as a threat to us. We love our Lara beyond all, thanks for this site.
Love my Carolina Dog, Milo.... Very intelligent, very loving, and definitely pack oriented. Loves to kayak and be in the outdoors. Great understanding of language if you talk to them often.
I miss my Ripley who was with me for 15.5 years. She was a rescue from a Georgia county pound. For most of her life no one had any idea of her breed and assumed she was a curious mix. Even a DNA test was all over the place and inconclusive. After years of odd but delightful traits and behaviors I finally discovered she was a Carolina Dog, not a weirdly mixed mutt but arguably one of the purest breeds out there. She and I clicked the moment we saw each other in the pound and the incredible bond lasted until the end. It has been a couple years since her passing yet I still find ways in which she enriched my life and changed me for the better. I will be of her forever.
We adopted a CD three years ago and he’s absolutely the best addition to our family. Loyal, affectionate and smart, he can be stubborn at times, but overall the best dog we’ve ever had!
Idk if I have an Australian or Carolina dingo. But overall this is my first time raising the breed for 3/4 years (she’s a rescues 8yrs old). And she’s been a a great part in daily activities. Even registered her as a service dog. A great breed. very independent but also loving. Very calm in temperament. I would gladly have her as my next choice of breed when looking into another dog.
As Korean, Jin-do dog is originated from Jin-do island which is located at the farest west-southern of Korean peninsula. Jin-do dog has very wonderful habits , amazing characters and beautiful features and has many good points in the view of owner. We are surely proud of Jin-do dog as the one of the best dogs in the World.
One adopted me about four months ago, its a stray that started hanging around with my dog that we lost. I didn't even know what a Carolina dog was, didn't even know it was a breed untill today. She's a little sweetheart, smart as heck, we love her, and spoil her way too much. Oh well
@@Rocadog Thanks, but she kind of adopted us. She was kind of timid for awhile, l thought maybe she had been abused, maybe not physically but by neglect, but l think its just her nature. We live rural on a little farm, she fits right in, she's great. It took a couple months for her to even come in the house, she's somehow 100% potty trained, she's a joy to own. A Dixie Dingo, that's just too cool
Nice video. Glad to have found it. I caught a wild pup last year from a pack of dogs where I worked. I researched it because of the unusual act of snout pitting the dog was doing in my yard, and the way him and the pack looked, like little jackals running from me. I know the mom had two litters because there were young pups and older pups. The factory I worked at called animal control and caught a few pups with traps. I tried to take the pups, 5 or 6 months old, but since covid and all that getting to the pound was out of the question. They only caught 4 of the 12 pups and dogs. The one I caught I love to death, beautiful ginger 18 inches tall and 45 pounds. I did put the story and video of the dog on my channel a couple of times. After 18 months now he will go into the front yard and in the car for a drive but doesnt like leaving the house. He shivers because he gets so scared and I have to hug him a lot to ressure him. But in the house and yard it would be hard to find a happier dog! (And couple) He plays all the time with are other rescues, and gets all the care and love he wants. Just gotta LOVE the Carolina Dog!
we adopted a CD almost 20 years ago, sight unseen, this shy puppy had not been socialized and spent most of his first month hiding. He, Finn, was very hard to train as he wasn''t food motivated. It took awhile but he became the most wonderful dog I have ever know, smart and loving, fast and athletic and did I say SMART..... cancer took him 3 years ago...I still miss him
2 years latter. Great fellow traveler. My family. My right arm. Love her. Chased bears away from our campsite. I can't say enough about how great she is. Great adventure pup. If you adopt one...then go...live outside and have adventures. Primal dog. Best kinda dog. Life is outside. Live
I have a Carolina Dog now and I love her so much. She’s immensely stubborn though. She’s not overly affectionate like our pit/lab mix, but she’s incredibly sweet. She likes to start things she can’t finish sometimes though and has a few battle scars to show how she lost the fight that she starts though. Got mine on Craigslist, she was listed as a cattle dog. She follows me everywhere I go and gets so excited when I get home.
This is a most accurate description of the Carolina Dog. I have three now (once had as many and nine) and they are the most enjoyable companions I have had. But you have to expect a self-reliant animal, because they are just that. With training, earning the dog's respect is central, and to accomplish this you will have to treat him or her with the same respect you desire. I would say learning to cooperate with the species may be a more accurate term than teaching them to be obedient. Combining clear voice requests (not so much "commands") with consistent hand and arm signals has worked best for me. Of course, the use of treats during training is a must. But once you get this down, going out with a pack of these magnificent animals--through woods and fields--may take you back in time and leave you with the desire to get down on all fours and run wildly with them.
I am an old woman that just took in a Carolina Dog from a kill shelter. She was so freakin beautiful and looked straight into my eyes without a blink, I was smitten, even though I absolutely did not want another dog at my age! They think she is 1 to 1 1/2 years old. I thought she was as easy as pie to train (soooo smart) UNTIL she quite obviously did not "want to" obey. I'm a little mystified as I am not sure how to handle this just yet! She is obedient to a fault all day long and suddenly she smells excitement (grandkids come over) and she will NOT listen to me at all!!! Do you have a suggestion regarding how I can run her? I can not take her to the dog beach or dog park until she absolutely obeys (I've trained her to recall with a whistle and as long as I have some really yummy cheese when she comes, she high-tales it to me!!). I can not run her myself (my granddaughter will when she visits). I love all the comments on this thread. It makes me excited to have a CD, even though I am kinda worried I won't be able to give her everything she truly needs, except lots and lots and lots of love, treats and toys!! she came crate trained which has been a blessing. Funny, she will complain when I put her in the crate at night but if I go in there and talk with a soothing voice and pet her head and neck, she will calm right down I don't mind if she isn't crated every night however, she has to obey a bit better than she does to give her free range in the house at night. She is so beautiful. People think she has German Shephard in her because of her color markings (but not her shape, especiallly her head) and she scanned with a lot of Siberian Husky in her. I've studied all three and she looks and acts like a CD all the way, to me. Her ears a floppy and ery pink inside. she has a pinkish spot on her nose. Her eyes are yellowish and her eye lashes are pure white.
I had to put my yellow lab down just shy of 14yrs old, it absolutely destroyed me. 4 days later my mom found this odd looking dog listed as a corgi Shepard mix. She went to check her out, and brought her home. Within 4 days we became best friends. Sucks because I travel for work and a Carolina dog wouldn't do as good with my work situation as most other dogs, she's back home with my mom and they're connected at the hip now. She says she loved the lab and she's still torn about it but this animal rescue weirdo we scooped up was one of the best choices she's ever made in her life. And in all honesty I'm probably gonna always have a Carolina dog in the family, even if I have a couple other breeds as well
@@Rocadog thank you, she's really my mom's dog now 😂🤣 my mom said she'd die if I took the dog cross country with me. I work a seasonal job 6 months at a time and my living situation is too rough for her. I'm in the process of lining up and building a cargo trailer to live in, so I'll have a/c and everything needed for it not to be a neglectful living situation. If I can get a Belgian Shepard trained like my neighbors dog that would be my ideal choice, but I know they're difficult to train too. Honestly depends which preferred breed I find after my trailer is built
My dingo is very loyal and loving and very wel behaved and smart, the best dog I ever had. Never loved a dog as much as I love this one and that's just how special she is
I just adopted one from a shelter, as she has been passed around different families all her life. She is 4 years old, about 60lbs, might be mixed, and she is absolutely protective of me. I can see why people have given up on her because she can get aggressive around strangers, especially men and other dogs her size or bigger. I try to use as much positive reinforcement; a lot of petting and affection when she does something well, and redirect her path or attention to me when she wants to lurch out at people. I also have her on a prong collar, and a spray bottle with water for punishment, and IMMEDIATELY try to give her easy commands, like “sit,” to focus her attention back on me so that she can earn a reward for positive behavior. I will not want to bring her back to the shelter, ever. I just want to give her a chance, as she so deserves a great life!! We are getting better when around strangers, and live in an apartment (a little harder to socialize), but hopefully I can teach her over time not to be so high-alert around strangers.
You are great for giving her a chance for a good life! I wish you a lot of patience with redirecting her behaviour. I am in similar situation, i have a dog that was in shelter several times and she is very protective over me and my girlfriend and is agressive towards dogs so i know that it is a long path to change the behaviour, but it can be done!
I love my dog! She is so smart, funny, shy but out going. She does good with cats. But she definitely is more on the wild side lol. She loves when i take her running in the woods. She is a great listener and sticks with me, unless she sees a squirrel lol
Very nice dog Carolina Dog. Mine is a lady dog tan coat black spots on her coat. Cure tail.ODD.Well behaved easygoing.,and potty trained. Needs a lot of exercise. Warm loyal not very effectionate.But nuzzles with. You can leave the dog alone no problem..But don't like some other dogs. love this kind of dog. Best friend for life.!
One of the best ❤️,very loving and he loves his family wholeheartedly. Loves to give kisses and has a unique vocal sound when playing. Extremely low maintenance and keeps himself clean and has never had a dog smell. I will never be without a Carolina Dog
I’ve had 2 Carolina dogs. Just had to put one down due to osteosarcoma that progressed quickly. They are the smartest and best communicating dog breed I’ve encountered. Very loyal and independent. I will be adding another to our pack once we are done healing.
I adopted a puppy that the shelter said would be the size of a 15-20 lb terrier. Nope, she grew up to be a 50 pound lean running machine, and carolina dog. Best surprise ever :)
Not sure if mine is mixed with anything or not as she looks slightly different in the head shape, but she is by far the most patient and attentive dog I've ever had. Couldn't ask for a better friend.
Great job bringing up the Ivermectin sensitivity, which is caused by the MDR1 mutation! Our boy suffered a massive seizure last spring, and an MRI revealed that it was due to a stroke. The medical team, including the neurologist, said that seizures caused by toxicity usually occur within 24-48 hours of ingestion, but upon further research I'm now wondering if the heartworm meds a week beforehand could have caused an issue that developed into a stroke?! I wasn't aware of the sensitivity until I studied it further after the stroke (I'm pre-veterinary medicine). It took our boy an entire month of ICU care as he forced himself to walk again while receiving therapy from all of us, and his recovery is nothing short of a miracle, with the hospital even awarding him a Purple Heart (which the pharmacist said she's never seen in her entire four years there, and they consider him to now be a hospital icon).
I was wondering if I had a Carolina dog (got from rescue), but after this video there is no doubt! Smartest dog I've ever had hands down. Takes little training to understand verbal commands. Definitely a prey dog, obsessed with squirrels and rabbits. :-)
What I love about Carolinas is that they are a very well balanced dog. In many cases seen to be more agile than border collies and faster than much larger dog breeds. My girl at 8yrs old an overweight she can still catch a rabbit when she gets loose. She will not recall until AFTER we have walked around for a while. She very passive except for one door to door salseman whom she didn't like. She was bristled, barking and growling. When I asked the dude to leave and he stepped towards me I cracked my front door a little and my girl wanted out and at him. He left. When anyone is sick she lays right next to them and will not leave them. I have used her with other more hyper dogs to help teach them how to chill out. What is not to love about her as everything I ever thought a dog should be she is!
I've had a Carolina dog for over a year now. He was found on the side of the road as an adult during a hurricane and we believe he was feral. It took time but he is so sweet and gentle. Most athletic dog I've ever had and most definitely the smartest.
Yep, total athlete, all muscle! My CD has a couple dog friends in the neighborhood. They all have come to realization to just quit in a game "chase the ball". Our CD is astonishingly fast!
We recently adopted a Carolina dog/gsd mix... thinking she was just gsd. But, certain traits made us wonder. I even joked on day 1 that she was a dingo. Little did I know, I was right on target lol. She talks when she plays & often gives love bites (basically just lightly nibbling my hand or holding my hand in her mouth)... we love our Denali for her unique characteristics & her always sweet temperament & overly excited butt wiggles when she is happy. She took instantly to our malinois girl & they are just besties from day 1. I'd recommend a Carolina dog anyday. 🥰
I have a German shepherd Carolina dog too. She's a great dog. I wish I could have figured out what she was sooner than what I did. I would love to find her littermates.
A very good technique for training this dog is to watch it as a pup, and when you are in tune with the dog and can anticipate its very next move and give the action a name and then reward the dog with play or praise or treats or any positive reinforcement method. I use them each at any given time, the dog never becomes expectant of any given thing but is always pleased that you are pleased, and will be very cooperative. This training method, as far as I know, is called "capturing behaviors". It works it's the best thing I've ever found to supplement any other obedience training you have your heart set on every using in the future. It usually nips any stubbornness known to a particular breed in the bud before it ever begins to blossom into full grown obstinate nature or behaviour. Also you must become very aware and disciplined in not giving your dog attention when it is doing something that it should not receive attention for because it will take it as praise and reinforcement of that bad behavior and do it very often thinking it is okay and you approve.
Mine is like Velcro and stubborn as a mule. Lol she was dumped off by us and wound up on our doorstep wanting shelter from the rain. Took me some time to figure out what she is but once I did I understood what her nature is and how to manage her better. Extremely loving dog.
I was at work and I saw what I thought to be a coyote. I got closer and he didn’t run away. He looked like he was starving, rib cage was very noticeable. I took him in because I’ve never seen a dog like him, he was gentle too. I never knew what he was. Vets been telling me he’s a husky/Shepard or lab/Shepard. But this morning I took him walking and a stranger pointed out that he looked like an Australian Dingo. I looked more into it and found out there was an American Dingo and looks exactly like my boy Max 😂. I’m glad I got to find out more about my companion.
Mine is very affectionate! She loves to snuggle. I got her 4 months, but i probably forced her to snuggle with me more than she willingly wanted to in the beginning lol but now she loves to cuddle up and get close
My wife and I had one. He was protective. We had two other rescued dogs and they all got along well.My Blue healer was on a early morning walk on a leash with my wife when a big black dog ran out and bit our Blue Healer. Our Carolina dog came from out of no-where and bit the black dog sending him running pff yelping. He acted like there was nothing to and went wandering away? He was a very tender dog with us and our other dogs. I miss him terribly.
@@Rocadog Thank you! I had a huge yard and had a fence put up to keep my dogs from bothering the neighbors but our Carolina Dog,(Lucky) would climb over the fence. Someone killed him.
I wish people would stop calling these dogs American Dingoes. They are not related to dingoes - they are truly native pariah dogs and were hunting companions to many of the Native Peoples in what is now the Southern US for several thousand years.
But they are related to dingos... They came across the Bering strait with people and then separated and became independent again and then native people's started domesticating them yet again. They are a land race so are related to other land races if you follow the evolutionary tree back far enough. I agree they are pariah dogs. American dingo is more of a nickname ✌🏼
What we believe to be a Carolina Dog showed up at my mother in law's house in the mountains of NC about a year ago. He is an amazing, beautiful, and primitive animal. Finally today we were able to do a cheek swab on him to do DNA testing to confirm.
Agree. All the landrace dogs are pretty similar together. They are typically very athletic and slim, they very often have this type of a face and erect ears..
I think this is because Australian dingos and American dingos are related to east Asian dingos/pariah dogs. When I visited Delhi, I saw dogs that looked exactly like my dingo in the streets down to the floppy left ear 🐕🦺
Currently have a soft coat ginger from Georgia. He looks like a wild animal when he’s running through the pine forests here in New England! I always wondered about the spotted tongue... now I know it’s a dingo thang! Lol
Thanks! It is unclear, if the Silver Lab is "diluted" variation of the chocolate Labrador or if it is Lab/Weimeraner cross. I suppose it can be both, but it is not recognized by any breed standard. There is not much to say about Silver Labs, because it would be the same as talking about normal Labs, since they should have the same personality, utilization, health etc...
@@Rocadog It ok you always make excellent videos. And you are absolutely right Silver labrador is a mix between Lab and the wiemeraner respect. Thanks. And I love Labador retriever like you do respect.
My CD, was wild caught in the Lowcountry. She was amazing, living with her was like a 24/7 wildlife show. She lived to be almost 18. I have another CD, but she was not wild caught and she is definitely more domesticated. This one is very affectionate, while the wild one was only affectionate indoors! Outside she was wild, indoors... complete cream puff. I will always have a Carolina Dog
My business partner had two of them. An older Male. And a female. and a Shiba Innu. One day, The female was with me in the garage. Then at lunch I went inside for 20 minutes. when I came back outside, she had dug a hole den ..4ft dia hole X 6ft deep x 45 deg !!! ..and was just hanging' out in it !!! "OFF THE METER"!!!
Hi!!! I have a dog with the same description, I found her 8 years ago in the street in my country (Guatemala) but How Can I know my dog is this breed???
I think EmbarkVet is making genetic testing for Carolina dog, but i am not sure if it is possible to send the tests from Guatemala. You can contact them.
I own a Carolina dog, and I wouldn't say they're feral. Feral means it's in a wild state after escape from captivity or domestication, almost exclusively to a species non native to an area. I use the term "wild” almost exclusively to refer to a native species living in a wild state, such as the Carolina dog :) they are wonderful dogs to own, super loyal. If you're thinking of getting one, be sure to keep them mentally stimulated and don't be a single dog family with one. They need to have a pack.
I was hiking in the grand canyon when I found a couple who had a dog that looked like my Carl. They said, "you know this is an actual breed right? Not just a mysterious mix. He's an American dingo!" I couldn't believe it. Everything their dingo does was so spot on. His hair stands up along his spine when he senses danger, he does strange things with his food, he has the blue spotted tongue... they listed four or five other things that were spot on. I'm still shocked at this discovery.
I adopted Mahomes and was told he is Siberian Husky and Yellow Lab, the more I look into him I do believe he is part Carolina Dog. I would love to send a picture but I can't figure out how
I have a rescue that I was told was a lab mix… but after further research, my dog looks exactly like this. Can anyone confirm if he is a Carolina dog? I’m super curious!
I have a Carolina Dingo! His name is Kion and is 5 years old. He is my second Dingo, my last one was a female named Pikachu and lived to 18! Yes! They are VERY hyper and stubborn, but also VERY, VERY, VERY smart and easy to train if you are patient and positive with them. They are also one of the most loyal dog breads I’ve had, and I’ve owned a chow chow and a 98% Timberwolf before! (Yeah, my family likes rare and dangerous breads)
I have one of the stubborn ones for sure I love him but he definitely has his issues with certain things he is so sweet to me and our family 99 percent of the time but he absolutely will not let me cut his nails and I'd hate to see what would happen if someone else tried he hates any flea or tick treatment and he hates the brush lol he has bit me once because he had porcupine quills all around his mouth and the last one I pulled out he got upset (of course which was the last quill) and bit me but he looked scared and sorry after and ran off and followed me back to the car from a distance but other then the few things he hates he is a great guy you have to be able to understand this type of dog to own one unless you get one of the easy sweet ones it's just an opinion but I find the females to be easier then the males especially in this breed much love to all the dog people and dogs out there just thought I'd share my experience with this breed I've owned Rottweilers and pitbulls with ease and this guy has Givin me a run for my money but i also couldn't imagine my life with out him lots of exercise is key to good behavior with this one haha good luck everyone
