Catahoula

[SapheraGirl]

I'm embarrassed to say I've never heard of this breed. I googled it but was hoping for some first hand insight. Does anyone know about or have a Catahoula?

[Moni]

I've known a couple "cats". They remind me of a cattle dog in personality; smart, strongwilled and tough.

[rutylr]

I have met a few at UKC shows,and Judged a few.Don't know any personally..

[Delynnr]

People often argue with me about Boku being a Catahoula. We know she isn't but apparently she sure looks like one, enough for people to argue about anyway. I had never heard of them either until I began to be accosted while walking with Boku From the pictures that I have seen of true catahoulas they have more of a 'hound' like head than Boku does, and tend to have a shorter coat.

Unfortunately I think that many humane socities see a spotted dog and don't know what it is so they label it a Catahoula. After meeting several dogs that have been labeled 'Catahoula' by the local humane society I wonder if a lot of them are like Boku, Lab/Aussie or other mutt mixes.

It also does not help that Catahoulas were never bred to a specific breed standard appearance, more to the abilities of the dog, so they can vary wildly.

[ALDOGMOM]

smart, strongwilled and tough.

Add high energy to that and you have the Catahoula...
They actually remind me of a terrier...LOL.

They are not a dog for the novice dog owner. They need lots and lots of physical and mental exercise.
They are also notoriously thunder phobic...

[Moni]

I agree, Kim. I was going to describe them as a cross between an ACD and a terrier. VERY high energy, and most I've know were also very protective.

[SapheraGirl]

Interesting. Maybe one day I will meet one.