We had one a few years ago (had to give him to my vet when my son was born because he was NOT kid safe due to his previous environment before we rescued him) and he was AWESOME! Red (not original, I know) was an absolute killer when it came to "his" property and "his" horses. Responded to the "out" as pretty as you please and could really trail a coon like nobody's business! My experience has been that Catahoula Leopard Curs (which is what we call 'em in TN) are "owner's dogs" and do not respond well to commands from anyone but thier master, so that's something to take into account. Best of luck!
"No dog is safe until all dogs have manners." Mindy McGlasson
Beaucerons that the French brought to the New World with them, Peruvian Inca Orchids, Xolos and various Native American strains are some of the suspected foundation stock for Catahoulas. I have never heard anything but good things about them, and the few I have "met" personally were great dogs. A transplanted Cajun once told me that the reason they were so popular in LA. was that they were the only dogs smart enough not to get eaten by the gators! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
Will Rambeau Moderator Reg: 01-25-2003
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Tiny,
Just as a FYI -
With the amount of false information and out-right fraud that's happening with the wikipedia, I wouldn't recommend it as a source of information for *anything*
They've jumped the shark and lost all their credibility.
william g harris Webboard User Reg: 01-24-2006
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I would look up several breeders on the net that are located in Louisiana. Talk to them. They should be able to tell you a load of info on the dogs. I would talk to various breeders because the dogs are used in several different capacities. The dog is classified as rare but like i said in my area they are as common as labs. I agree with Will on the wikipedia info. Probably want to get your info straight from the source. I know a few places that breed them for cattle and hunting and competitions if you wan their links.
The only Catahoulas I've seen were either fantastic dogs or deaf because of improper breeding. There was a litter brought to our club last fall. I wasn't there, but from my understanding, they tested out to do pretty much whatever you wanted to do with them. They seem to becomming more popular. As with any breed that sucumbs to popularity, that means your going to have to look harder to find a good one.
Wow, I have never knowingly seen these dogs before. Their eyes are really spectacular!
Does anyone know eaxctly how adroitly these dogs can CLIMB TREES!!??!!
following some links posted earlier I've seen one or two dogs what looks to be about 6 or seven feet up a shear trunk but can they grab on and hold like a cat? Will they camp in the branches? Can they climb down?
Sorry if these are dumb questions, but this is fascinating to me!
Brandon La Mere Webboard User Reg: 06-29-2003
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There is a female catahoula(sp) in our local shelter, if anyone is interested in a real cheap one <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />. She doesn't seem to like other dogs too well but I bet with a little work she could be a good dog.
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