Catahoula Leopard

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Catahoula Leopard
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 Catahoula Leopard Dog

The Louisiana Catahoula Leopard is independent, protective, and territorial. Loving with their family and all people they know well and reserved with strangers (this would include strange children). The Louisiana Catahoula Leopard 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." The Louisiana Catahoula Leopard breeds reservation with strangers should not be noticed in a pup, but will show as the matures. Although affectionate with his master, the Louisiana Catahoula Leopard is not recommended for the casual pet owner who is uninterested in allowing the 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 coward ness, but the intolerance for strangers. This breed needs a dominant owner who shows strong leadership.

The Catahoula Leopard Dog
The Catahoula Leopard is an ultimate working dog, full of tireless stamina and energy that defines their breed. They are excellent at herding and hunting. With a solid, strong body, a deep chest, and muscled legs, the Catahoula Leopard gives off a highly capable aura. Its coat is single, short, and coarse with a merle pattern that typically complements its eye color as well.

Catahoula Leopard Skills
The Catahoula Leopard is thought to have been descended from Nordic wolfhounds some three centuries before the Spanish found America. It is also thought to have been descended from war dogs such as greyhounds and mastiffs when Hernando de Soto arrived. Louisiana is said to be its point of origin; it is the designated state dog. The Catahoula Leopard

skills in herding are still very much in use, particularly in herding livestock such as pigs, boars, and cattle, and they are also known to hunt deer and squirrels as well.

Catahoula Leopard Personality
Catahoula Leopard dogs are highly assertive. As a watch and a guard they will protect their owner and their property with a lot of action as they are very loyal. Catahoula Leopard dogs can also be aggressive other pets of the same sex. The Catahoula Leopard can be around children if they have been socialized with them at an early age. Novice owners are not recommended for this breed, as they need a firm hand due to their excessive energy and aggressiveness.

The Catahoula Leopard Exercise Needs
The Catahoula Leopard should have at least an hour of daily exercise. It is extremely agile and it is recommended that the owner should have a yard for it to play in. The Catahoula Leopard can be quite rough in playing, though, so make sure that it knows where the boundary lies.

The Catahoula Leopard Living Conditions
The Catahoula Leopard is very much at home with life in the country, herding livestock and having various outlets for their boundless energy. If the Catahoula Leopard are to live in the city, make sure that their work skills are not ignored and that there are outlets for their energy.

The Catahoula Leopard Grooming Requirements
The Catahoula Leopard needs minimal grooming aside from a good brushing at least once a week and sporadic baths throughout the year. The Catahoula Leopard is an average shedder.

The Catahoula Leopard Health Issues
The Catahoula Leopard can have problems with hip dysplasia and eye problems. breeds with white coats can have problems with blindness and deafness.
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