Do I have a "Carolina Dog"?
I rescued my dog "Sonny" almost a year ago and ever since then I've been trying to figure out what kind of dog he is. I was looking at Carolina Dogs aka American Dingo and think theres a possibility he could be one. I would love some help/input on what kind of dog you guys might think he is. Any help would be much appreciated. I'll post some pictures of him below, but he is about 2 years old and 40 pounds. He has very hound like qualities (He's always sniffing around my yard like he's on the search for something.
- Josh
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My first question is where are you located. Based on the photos I would honestly say no. While he has certain characteristics that are good (mobile ears, correct coloring) his head is too broad, his eyes too round. Since Carolina Dogs are a descendant of the first dogs originating is Asia, all breeds, in a sense, come from them. Therefore, you can see a resemblance to them in many breeds. Shiba Inu, husky, shepherd and basenji mixes are often confused with them. 40 lbs is also quite small for a male. He looks to me like a bully mix of some type. Handsome boy!
I would assume he's part Carolina Dog, but not purebred. His face is fatter than the average Carolina Dog's face. Please do not take this remark as an insult; I'm not trying to say he's fat - I'm trying to say Carolina Dog's faces are skinny and he has a face like a Labrador Retriever.
I would guess he's part Carolina Dog, part Lab, with a touch of the Pit Bull type.
He's very cute and thank you for rescuing!
Hope I helped! ~
Possibly part Carolina Dog. He looks like he might have some Pit in him. Could also have some Red Heeler in him.
He looks like one. Ears look right, the slightly curled tail, tawny color, and a feral look. They aren't fully domesticated so if he reminds you of a wild animal at times, that is also a sign he might have some Carolina ancestry.