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Houndmedium🌍 United Statesfree-ranging hunting and survival dog
Carolina Dog
Loyal, independent, alert, gentle
Popularity
487
American pariah-type dog; free-thinking and clean, bonds tightly to a trusted family.
Lifespan
12–15 years
Coat
short close-lying coat with coarse longer guard hairs over the neck, withers and back
Colors
ginger, cream, black and tan, white markings
Male height
17–24 in
Female height
16–22 in
Male weight
30–55 lb
Female weight
25–45 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
4
Trainability
3
Playfulness
3
Protectiveness
3
Prey drive
4
Barking
2
Household fit
Kid friendly
2
Apartment friendly
3
Novice owner friendly
2
Good with other dogs
3
Good with strangers
3
Care & environment
Shedding
3
Grooming
2
Drooling
1
Coat length
2
Exercise needs
4
Heat tolerance
4
Cold tolerance
3
