Talk:Carolina Dog
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[edit] Rewrite
I am planning to rewrite this article. It has alot of good information, and i will be sure to include it. I will cite my sources more thoroughly. I also will avoid weasel words, which seems to be a part of this article.
[edit] Feral dogs, Carolina Dogs, Dingos, etc.
Not long ago I saw something on TV that said that wherever domesticated dogs go feral, after many generations, they take on a dingo-like appearance. This could say a lot about the origin of the Carolina Dog and the domesticated dog. It poses a "which came first?" question. Does anyone know where there is some research on this? Rsduhamel 15:56, 28 April 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Any better photos?
Is there anyone out there with a better photo that highlights the breeds spe cific features more clearly? Ideally a good photo of the face (front view showing ears, muzzle and facial markings) and a view from the side showing the typical stance would be nice.LiPollis 15:46, 11 May 2007 (UTC)
I have a Carolina Dog, of which I could take photos to post. However, my particular dog does not have the "textbook" physical appearance of a feral dog--she has more of a curled, erect tail, and downturned ears. Instead of users posting new photos, why not just link to one of the many Carolina Dog websites already within the WWW? --Apishion 12:51, 23 June 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Dingo relation because of behavior?
I have excised a phrase that suggests that "behavior" suggests that the Carolina dog is particularly related to the dingo. Behavior does not itself suggest similar origin, or, in the case of dog breeds, similar origin any more than a similar upright gait suggests that humans are close relatives of penguins. Dingo-like behavior is to be expected of feral dogs. Convergence is commonplace in physical as well as behavioral evolution. If anything, behavior often adjusts before physical evolution has a chance. --Paul from Michigan (talk) 15:03, 24 November 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Feral
"An intriguing trait of Carolina Dogs is their feral tendency, never before observed in domesticated dogs."
This makes no sense, at least not in English. ANY dog (or any other domesticated animal) can become feral at any time. The tendency to go feral is not unique. Removed pending further clarification.
Also, the term "wild dog" and "feral dog" do not necessarily mean the same thing. --Hafwyn (talk) 17:51, 26 April 2008 (UTC)
