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Thought to be a stray wandering in Georgia, the Carolina dog was discovered by Dr. I. Lehr Brisbin Jr. When he went to the local pound, he found many of the same dog type who had been caught in human traps.

Catalburuns are one of the only breeds to feature the split nose they are known for, the others being the Pachon Navarro and Andean Tiger-hound. Split-nose dogs have a very strong sense of smell, and the Catalburuns are no exception.

The term “pit bull” isn't actually the name of one breed, but covers a group of breeds with similar characteristics. There is some leeway as to what constitutes a pit bull, since mixed breeds with a certain “look” can be considered pits, there are set breeds that fall into the pit category.

We haven't wrote a post about an extinct dog, but this one is just too cool to pass up!

Did you know that last year the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) reported that 3.9 million dogs end up in shelters each year due to owners purchasing a breed of dog with a lifestyle that they simply cannot keep up with?