Catahoula Leopard Dog Forum:
Catahoula

Can anyone tell me about this dogs temperament? Do they make good family pet? We are looking for a companion dog for our 3 yr old bassett/spaniel mix. How does the Catahoula get along with other dogs? We have the opportunity to get a 2 yr old female from the shelter. Do you think she would adapt? Any information would be appreciated. Thank You!

My husband and I have a two year old male catahoula that we have raised since he was 6 weeks old. At first we were told that they would not make good "pets" and did not get along well. Our Rocky has been raised around other dogs and kids and we have found him to be fine with both. They are known to be territorial and rocky still is when it comes to feeding time. Rocky also gets bored easily and requires lots of space to run. We moved from an 80 acre farm to a small house in town and are now looking for a new home for our catahoula. He has been our child, but we know that he is not happy being confined in a back yard. Hope this helps in your decision.

I just got a catahoula puppy in January. She is now 4 months old and I love her very much. I also have a miniature Dachshund that is 8 years old. They get along pretty good. But since the catahoula is still a puppy, is likes to play alot with her. My Dachshund does not like it so she gets a little aggressive with her. But since the catahoula is now older she is now herding her. With some basic obendicence she is now doing much better. I think by getting a puppy catahoula it will be much easyer for them to get along and for you to train. I hope every thing will work out well.

We have a 4 yr. old male Catahoula. He is part of the family and gets along very well with our Chocolate Lab and Springer Spaniel. He is territorial, ie. does not let them play with his toys, or food or water bowls, but as long as the other dogs play by HIS rules.....all is fine. We have 2 children and Calhoun is very possessive of them as well as my husband and myself. Theyre excellent pets. I will always have a Catahoula!

I adopted a catahoula dog and he is about 4-5 months old and was wondering if anyone knows how to teach him to herd 5-6 cows.any info would help