Do you know what a Catahoula dog is?

Answer 1

Yes, they are also called Catahoula Hog Dog, Catahoula Leopard dog, and Catahoula Cur.
They are an American original, derived from the native Carolina dog, and other herding,hunting breeds.
They are a good all around farm or hunting dog.
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Answer 2

I know someone who breeds Catahoulas. They are mostly used to hunt wild hogs.

They are a SERIOUS hunting dog and do not make a very good pet for a non working home. A VERY 'hard' dog who needs a job and a firm hand.

I have seen a couple in pet homes and it was a disaster, WAY to much dog for your average pet owner.

Answer 3

Yep...I have one. She's about a year old and we rescued her from the local animal shelter in October of 2005. Her name is Butter and she is a big Goof. She loves attention. Her breed is "herder" and she loves to herd us during play and will knock you down if you let her. She dosen't like cats and will chase them and proably will try to kill them if I'm not there to stop her. The Breed needs a fenced in yard to run in and will be an excelent dog when she matures around 2 years of age. She's a beautiful Brindle color and her eyes are a little ******. One actually looks bigger than the other. I get a lot of compliments on her and love her to death! Hope this helps.

Answer 4

Pronunciation
Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog
Description
The short, single coat is colored in a merle or black/tan pattern. Some coats can be course, but most are short and tight. Color is an especially notable feature in this herder: eye color and coat color working in a very complementary and expressive way. The skull is broad and flat. The legs are solid and strong boned. The deep chest provides for good heart and lung capacity.
Temperament
The Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog is independent, protective, and territorial. Loving with their family and all people they know well and reserved with strangers (this would include strange children). They need to make up to a person, not a person make up to them. Of course there are temperaments on both sides of this, but this is for the average dog. They mature right around 2 and it is as if a light goes on and they say to themselves "I am an adult now and I need to act grown up." This breed's reservation with strangers should not be noticed in a pup, but will show as the dog matures. Although affectionate with his master, the Catahoula is not recommended for the casual pet owner who is uninterested in allowing the dog to function in his intended capacity. For the right owner, this is a protective yet dominating canine. Signs of timidly on a leash should not be taken as cowardness, but the intolerance for strangers. This breed needs a dominant owner who shows strong leadership.
Height, weight
Weight: 55-80 pounds (16-37 kg.)
Height: Males: 22 to 26 inches (56-58 cm.) Females: 20 to 24 (51-61 cm.) The dogs weight should be in balance with the height.
Health Problems
Prone to hip dysplasia and deafness. Along with the deafness (both ears or just one) this breed can have eye problems (tunnel vision, eye won't open all the way, pupil is abnormal, etc.). As a breed they are relatively free of a lot of diseases. Some older dogs are known to have gotten cancer.
Living Conditions
Some do well in apartments while others do not. It all depends on the lines of the dog and how much time an owner spends with the dog and how much exercise it receives. Catahoula need attention. This is not a dog that can be tied to a dog house, fed, and ignored. Chaining and or ignoring a Catahoula will either make them shy or aggressive. They need human companionship. This does not mean they need to live in your pocket and can not be kept outside; this breed needs direction, training, something to do, people, attention, etc. If they are kept outside where it is really cold, they need a good warm dog house, preferably one that has an entrance and then a turn into the sleeping quarters. That way they are protected from the elements. They need to be kept inside in really cold weather, as they are a single coated dog.
Exercise
When the Catahoula plays they can be very noisy and physical. People need to be careful and teach the dog to control their play. When playing with this breed, one needs to be careful that they are not hurt by the dog running into them, jumping and bumping them. They do need exercise and will start getting into trouble chewing, digging, barking etc. if they don't get it. But, they are not a high energy level dog, as seen in Border Collies, Jack Russell Terriers, Fox Terriers, Aussie, and some of the hunting breeds such as the the German Shorthaired Pointer. The Catahoula should have daily exercise running free in a fenced in yard or safe open area. They love going for a jog, hike or participating in agility.
Life Expectancy
About 12-13 years.
Grooming
Since the Catahoula is a short, single-coated dog, the grooming needs are minimal. They should have a bath a couple of times of year (unless they get into something and get filthy) and a good brushing once a week. The nails should be trimmed regularly and the teeth kept clean. This breed is an average to light constant shedder. When nervous or stressed, they have a tendency to shed more, especially when you are petting them.
Origin
The Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog is believed to have originated from Nordic Wolfhound being introduced some three to five hundred years before the Spanish arrived - However, no one will really know for sure. The state of Louisiana is cited as the point of origin, particularly the area of Catahoula. In 1979, the breed was designated the state dog of Louisiana. The Catahoula was named after a Parish in Northeastern Louisiana and after the mottled spots on its coat. At one time this breed was used to round up feral pigs and cattle -- livestock that had escaped, and was living in woods and swamps. It involved team effort that is highly coordinated and organized, fast paced, dangerous, and a marvel to watch. The ideal dog team usually numbers three, and they must work together. Otherwise, the one pig can kill all three in a matter of minutes. Each dog has to be aware of what the pig and the other two dogs are doing and react accordingly. Hunters sometimes used the Catahoula to trail and tree raccoons, but this dominant breed is more at home acting the thug with obstinate boars. This dog is used particularly on the difficult task of driving and rounding hogs and unruly cattle.
Group
Herding
Recognition
UKC, SKC, ARBA, NALC, APRI, ACR. Also a number of other rare breed club shows. In Canada they are also recognized by a Rare Breed Club

Answer 5

It's a type of sheepdog. They are a little smaller than a German Shepherd and have the same type of coat. Most of them are a mottled brown color. They are very neat, intelligent dogs but they are energetic and will need a big yard to run and play in.

Answer 6

It's a working dog...see the link below.

Answer 7

Yeah...what about em?

NOT a "sheep dog" as some goof below says!! LOL Huntin'(pig,coon,cat,whatever) will work cattle (WILD cattle)but WAY too hard for sheep. Can act as guard.

Answer 8

I've seen em but 'till someone told me I always thought that they were just mutts

Answer 9

there are used in hunting and on farms to herd animals,a good natured animal,but odd colored

Answer 10

no