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Carolina Dog puppies and dogs in Tennessee

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Below are our newest added Carolina Dogs available for adoption in Tennessee. To see more adoptable Carolina Dogs in Tennessee, use the search tool below to enter specific criteria!
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BANDIT

Carolina Dog/Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
Franklin, TN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained,
Story
Meet Bandit!    Bandit is a 1 year old, neutered Carolina dog and Labrador mix who was saved from euthanasia in a high kill TX shelter. He has been fostered for 3 months in Lebanon, TN. We are looking to rehome him in the next two to three weeks because our resident dogs do not get along with him despite our best efforts.   He is eager to please, intelligent, playful, medium energy, affectionate and curious! He is good with people of all ages, including children 5 and older, and gets along well with dogs when he is properly introduced. We think Bandit would do well in a home with other dogs that match his playful energy. He would also do well in a home as a solo dog.   We do not recommend him for a home with cats given his prey drive towards small animals.   Bandit is house/potty trained, crate trained and walks well on a leash. He currently knows 'sit', 'leave it' and “wait” and will patiently wait at doors and for his meals. He is very treat motivated and responds well to a clicker during his training. He has received some obedience training and continues to learn new skills each week. Bandit loves to play fetch, loves squeaky and chew toys and playing chase with his foster siblings.    Bandit is 41 lbs, in perfect health, neutered, fully vetted, up to date on all vaccines and rabies, heartworm negative, microchipped and current on heartworm preventive.   Foster will provide Bandit’s food, all vet records and rabies certificate for his new adopter.   If Bandit sounds like the kind of companion you've been missing, please email Critter Cavalry Rescue at ccrtennessee@gmail.com. Be sure to include your city and state so we can learn a little about where this handsome fellow might be headed for his next chapter! November 8, 2026, 5:35 pm
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Foxy

Carolina Dog/German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult
Kingsport, TN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained,
Story
Foxy is looking for her forever home. She came to us as a foster after being stuck in a shelter for over 100 days without any interest shown by anyone. No staycations, no playdates, no meet and greet. She was listed as a Carolina Dog, and while Foxy does have some Carolina Dog traits we think it more likely she is mixed breed possibly with GSD. Nonetheless, Foxy lives up to her name. She moves like a fox, and she looks like a shorthaired version of a Red Fox. We have even seen her jump and twist like a fox when playing. She plays with our dogs but prefers a less energetic style of play than our pack usually engages in. She loves, Goose, our gentle giant Shepherd Husky mix and they seem to get along quite well. She loves to snuggle and when excited will root at your hand for attention and becomes a little wiggle worm.We think Foxy will do best in a home with a single female or a home without men. She is very sensitive to loud voices and needs to be where she can be loved and adored.
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LADY AUTUMN

Carolina Dog

Female, Young
Franklin, TN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
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Story
Some dogs are sweet. Some are funny. Some are beautiful. And then there is Lady Autumn, who somehow manages to be ALL of those things at once!We don't hand out special names just because they sound pretty, but this 10-month-old girl has earned the title of Lady Autumn by a country mile. At 38 pounds, she's a lovely Carolina Dog mix who will likely mature into a beautiful 42-pound adult. She's the perfect size for a whole lot of adventure, and believe us, this girl has plenty of adventure in her!Lady Autumn was found as a stray, but you would never know it from the way she approaches life. She has been an absolute delight in her foster home, where she has made friends with the resident foster dog and shown just how much fun two happy dogs can have together. She is smart, eager to please, has great recall, and seems to have an endless supply of enthusiasm. And did we mention that she SMILES? This girl seems to wear a grin just about all the time. Her happiness is contagious, and watching her play is enough to make anyone smile right along with her.Now, let's talk about the kind of home this girl deserves. Lady Autumn is not going to be content with a quick trip outside and a 30-minute walk around the block. She has a big, active spirit and needs room to stretch those legs, explore, run, and enjoy life. A securely fenced yard is a must for her, giving her the freedom to burn off that youthful energy safely. She would absolutely love an active person or family who enjoys running, hiking, outdoor adventures, and making the most of every day. She's also done wonderfully playing with another dog and could make a fantastic canine companion.Children, young adult couples, active families, or vibrant empty nesters could all find a wonderful companion in this girl. She has the intelligence to learn, the personality to entertain you, and the zest for life to keep you moving. Lady Autumn isn't just looking for someone to feed her and give her a place to sleep. She's looking for a partner in adventure, someone who wants a dog to share life's everyday moments and its biggest adventures.Imagine coming home to that big smile every day. Imagine a hiking trail with her bouncing along beside you, a game of fetch in the backyard, or simply watching her enjoy the life she was meant to have. That's what Lady Autumn is waiting for.She's young, she's joyful, she's full of promise, and she has so much love and life ahead of her. We have a feeling that whoever adopts this girl isn't just getting a dog. They're getting a whole new reason to get outside, laugh a little louder, and enjoy every single day.If you have room in your home, your yard, and your heart for a girl like Lady Autumn, please email Critter Cavalry Rescue at ccrtennessee@gmail.comand tell us where you live. This girl is ready to make someone very, very lucky!November 8, 2026, 5:35 pm
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Coyo

Carolina Dog

Male, Puppy
Knoxville, TN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained,
Story
Hello my puppies name is Coyo. I am moving out of state and I can’t take him with me. He enjoys lots of exercise and playing with toys. He is crate and house trained. And knows commands. He has no food aggression and loves to play with other dogs. He is the sweetest boy in the world and he deserves to find a family that loves him as much as I do. Coyo is about 6 months old I found him on the side of the road when he was a baby and ever since he has been nothing but amazing with my family. Coyo will best fit a family/person that is social and loves to go outside as Coyo is a very active puppy and will need exercise. Coyo knows simple commands like sit, lay down and mine when it comes to his food. He is a very intelligent dog and loves to be loved. I know he is good with other dogs but he dose play a little rough with them so he will need to be trained in not playing so rough. I am not sure if he is good with cats but he is good with children. Hopefully Coyo will be a great fit for you.
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Poncho

Carolina Dog/Belgian Shepherd

Male, Young
Nashville, TN
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained,
Story
Poncho is an absolute JOY of a dog! He is great with 8 lb Chihuahuas and great with 55 lb Husky/Shepherds! He has never had an accident in his kennel, and he is sooo smart-and truly just an all around very good boy! He is pretty new to us here at BR, but has been vetted and is on some meds for a skin issue he came to us with which should be cleared up with meds in just a few days! He truly is just an all around good boy and is so so smart and would integrate in to just about any family and be a happy boy!November 5, 2026, 6:20 pm
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Smeagol

Carolina Dog/German Shepherd Dog

Male, 11 mos
Cordova, TN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
💚 MEET SMÉAGOL! 💚 On March 20th, Sméagol was found abandoned at John F. Kennedy Park—just 13 pounds at about 5 months old, severely malnourished and suffering from intestinal parasites. Every bone in his little body was visible, and he was scared and exhausted. 💔 Fast forward to today… Sméagol is around 35 pounds! 🥹❤️ He’s healthy, happy, gaining strength, and loving life! 🐾 Sméagol is: ❤️ Dog friendly 🐱 Cat friendly 👧 Great with kids 🏠 Housebroken 🛏️ Kennel trained 🎓 Working with a trainer and knows sit & place 💚 Sweet, playful, and incredibly loving This little guy has come SO far. Now all he needs is a forever family to give him the happy ending he deserves. 🐾💚 From 13 pounds and scared to 35 pounds and thriving — Sméagol is ready for his happily ever after! 🥹

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Carolina Dog shelters & rescues in Tennessee

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for Carolina Dog puppies in Tennessee. Browse these Carolina Dog rescues and shelters below.

Here are a few organizations

Shelter

Smoky Mountain Humane Society

420 Humane Way, Newport , TN 37821

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Focus on Cumberland County Animal Safety-Crossville

Crossville , TN 38555

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Journey's Legacy

Cleveland , TN 37312

Pet Types: dogs

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Safe Haven Puppy Sanctuary

Cookeville , TN 38506

Pet Types: dogs

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Where do Carolina Dogs come from? How many types of Carolina Dogs are there? From the history of the breed to question about average height, weight and size, brush up on these basic facts about the Carolina Dog.

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