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Carolina Dog — printable fact sheet
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Carolina Dog
Canis lupus familiaris
The Carolina Dog, sometimes known as the American Dingo or Yellow Dog, is a medium-sized, free-ranging dog breed native to the southeastern United States. With a lean, athletic build, erect ears, and a characteristic fishhook tail, these dogs resemble primitive pariah dogs found…
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- Carolina Dogs are believed to be direct descendants of dogs that crossed into North America with Paleo-Indians over 8,000 years ago.
- Carolina Dogs are considered a 'landrace' breed, shaped more by natural selection than human intervention. Their behaviors often include digging snout pits and forming tight social groups. They are sometimes mistaken for wild coyotes due to their appearance and behavior.
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