How long does a Carolina Dog live?

The listed lifespan for a Carolina Dog is 12–15 years.

How tall is a Carolina Dog?

The listed height for a Carolina Dog is 17.8–19.5 in.

Is a Carolina Dog good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Carolina Dog is 3 out of 5.

When is a Carolina Dog full grown?

The growth size band for a Carolina Dog is up to 24 months.

Foundation Stock Service

Carolina Dog

Carolina Dog is a large dog in the Foundation Stock Service. Adult weight is 30–55 lb, height is 17.8–19.5 in, and the listed lifespan is 12–15 years. AKC describes the temperament as Independent, Loyal, Reserved with strangers.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Carolina Dog dog — Photo: Flaxseedoil · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Lifespan12–15 years

Weight30–55 lb

SizeLarge

GroupFoundation Stock Service

Height

17.8–19.5 in

Energy

3 / 5

Shedding

3 / 5

Grooming

1 / 5

Trainability

3 / 5

Good with kids

3 / 5

The breed record

Across 119 single-size large breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 13.5 years is about 0.9 years longer than the 12.6-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 42.5 lb is about 16.7 lb lighter than the 59.2 lb average for those large breeds.

The listed origin is United States. The coat is described as smooth, short. The AKC energy score is 3 out of 5, 0.6 points below the group average of 3.6 for the Foundation Stock Service. Shedding scores 3 out of 5. Grooming scores 1 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 3 out of 5. Good with children scores 3 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 3 out of 5.

Adult size is usually reached in up to 24 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): larger breeds require up to 24 months).

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