The Carolina dog (dixie dingo) is descended from wild animals. This breed was formed naturally, and not as a result of breeding. Her ancestors were discovered in 1970 in the state of South Carolina (USA). It has not yet been established whether they were originally wild animals or feral domestic dogs. Is it worth it to get such a breed in an ordinary city apartment? And how to raise a puppy? We will consider these issues in the article.
Appearance
What does a Caroline dog look like? In the description of the breed it is indicated that the height of the male at the withers is from 45 to 60 cm, and the weight ranges from 15 to 20 kg. Females are smaller. The animal has a short, but dense and dense coat. Even in the wild, these dogs look very well-groomed. Most often found sand, brownish or wheat color. The breed standard allows for small marks and tan marks on the coat.
The muzzle of the dog is elongated. The ears are pointed, erect. The eyes are almond-shaped, most often brown. This is a rather powerful, muscular and proportionally folded animal with a hook-shaped tail.
A photo of a Caroline dog can be seen below.
Character
Only a very experienced dog owner should start a Dixie Dingo puppy. Such animals have a rather complicated character. They are independent, freedom-loving, and often stubborn and naughty. These qualities came to them from wild ancestors.
For good socialization, dixy dingo requires regular and persistent training. Only in this case can a good, faithful and obedient pet be raised. The owner needs to be strict and patient, It is important to be fair to the animal and avoid harsh punishments. Raising a puppy Dixie Dingo needs to be given a lot of time.
In nature, Caroline dogs live in packs. This feature must be considered when training a dog. Such an animal perceives the owner as the leader of the pack. Therefore, it is very important for the owner of dixy dingo to possess leadership qualities.
This breed of dog is rather suspicious and distrustful of strangers, including children. However, if the dog grew up with the child, then he will be nice to a small member of the family. This breed can also be kept in the same house with cats and rodents.
Dixie dingos are calm and restrained in the manifestation of emotions, but at the same time they are strongly attached to the owner. It is undesirable to leave them alone for a long time.
Advantages of the breed
However, with all the difficulties of training, the Caroline breed of dogs has many advantages:
- Dixy Dingo can be a good watchman.
- The coat of this breed of dog has no unpleasant odor and does not cause allergies.
- The pet of the Caroline breed has a strong body and rarely gets sick.
- This type of dog is well suited for people involved in hunting.
- With proper education, dixy dingo can be a great companion to man.
Features of content and training
It is important to remember that this breed is not suitable for maintenance in a city apartment. The animal is very active, it needs a lot of space. Therefore, you can keep Dixie Dingo only in a country house. The dog should be released as often as possible for walks around the site. The yard around the house should be spacious enough and the fence high, as the dogs are very mobile and jump well.
This breed is quite unpretentious and does not require complicated maintenance. The dog has a short coat that does not need regular grooming. It is only necessary sometimes to comb and bathe your pet.
Despite the dense coat, these dogs are quite sensitive to cold and freeze easily. Indeed, in nature they live in the southern regions. Therefore, in the winter, you can not allow a long stay of the pet in the cold.
This dog is used to hunting small animals and eating its prey. Therefore, it is better to give ordinary human food, rather than ready-made food. The pet menu must include a sufficient amount of meat products. You also need to enrich the diet with vitamin and mineral supplements. This will contribute to the good condition of the coat.
Dixie dingoes are primitive dogs. This is the name of the breed that developed under natural conditions, without human intervention. As already mentioned, their education presents some difficulties. Experienced dog handlers give the following tips for training these dogs:
- You can train your puppy from the age of 3 months. It is necessary to teach the pet to respond to the nickname and not bite. From 6 months you can start training various teams.
- Primitive dog breeds do not tolerate coercion. They cannot be trained with strict collars and hurt them. In response to the rude impact, the dog will protest and cease to obey.
- Dixy dingoes in childhood are often timid and timid. It is very important to socialize them in time. It is necessary to train the pet to communicate with people and other dogs.
- Primitive dog breeds do not like long and monotonous activities. Therefore, if you notice that the puppy is tired, then training should be interrupted and encourage the dog to treat.
Health
The Caroline dog is in excellent health. No specific diseases inherent in dixy dingo have been identified. This is one of the few breeds that was obtained not in the process of crossing and breeding, but in a natural way under conditions of survival and natural selection. Dixie dingos have a strong and hardy body. Dogs have a lifespan of 12 to 15 years.
Acquisition
Where to get puppies of a Caroline dog? This is quite difficult to do. In Russia, this breed is still a rarity. To purchase dixy dingo you need to contact foreign nurseries. You can try to find messages about the sale of puppies on special bulletin boards on the Web, but there are very few breeders of this breed of dogs in our country.