Catahoula Leopard pups!
We have some beautiful puppies from our sweet leroy and sofala. We want to make sure they go to homes that understand this incredible breed. You will see more information about the breed as you continue reading, for those who want a quick answer... they are energetic and love their "pack" so you either need to have otehr dogs/animals or have the time to give them because they crave it! Sire - Sweet Leroy is a cuddle bug, curious and extremely easy to train, smart dog. Dam - Precious Sofala (as we call her) is so so smart, it blows our minds sometimes. She is the Alpha and very protective of us (her pack). Origin & Purpose The Louisiana Catahoula originated in the territory of Louisiana, USA. The dog is used as a stock dog, bay dog, tree dog, companion dog, watch and guard dog. General Appearance The Louisiana Catahoula is a medium to medium-large dog, well-muscled, yet trim. It is powerful, but denotes agility and great endurance. Temperament The Catahoula is independent, protective, and territorial. It may show aggressive behavior. Signs of timidity on a leash should not be taken as cowardice, but the intolerance for strangers. Most Louisiana Catahoulas are spotted up, known as Leopard in coloring. Some have 2 to 5 different colors in their coat, with one base coat color and contrasting spots and trim color. Others may be almost a solid color, with a little white on the chest, face and/or legs.
Their webbed toes help the dogs walk easily in the swampland’s mud as well as snow covered land. They are excellent swimmers. The Catahoula keeps growing and maturing until about 2 years old, but it usually starts working like an adult at 9 to 10 months. Something to remember- just because they start to work like full grown dogs and look full grown, they are not - they are still pups. Don’t over-work them. It could cause them to have a case of burn-out at an early age. Make things FUN.
This versatile dog can be trained for almost any purpose, from hunting to working stock. Basically, the dog wants to please its owner. This, being with its natural instincts, makes training a matter of getting the pup’s attention, then teaching it basic obedience. Catahoulas develop their own style of working – it is bred in them. They work on both sight and sound and are excellent field trial dogs. A kind word and a pat on the head will be reward enough for the Catahoula to try its best for its owner.
This dog is second to none as a head - stock and hunting dog. It works well with both gentle and wild stock. It is strong, very active, has natural instincts and a working style all its own. It needs space to run and things to do to keep it busy. A Louisiana Catahoula does better when it has a job. NALC MOTTO: Not everyone needs a Catahoula.View Detail