About The Catahoula Leopard Dog

When it comes to versatility in a hunting dog, the Louisiana Catahoula Leopard dog has it in abundance. They are as adept at hunting wild boar and deer as they are at treeing coons and squirrels or herding cattle.  It is thought that this unique breed originated from Spanish War Dogs left on the Gulf Coast in the early Spanish Expeditions. The Catahoula Indians may then have kept some of these dogs and crossed them with the Red Wolf. They display many wolf-like tendencies, in addition to the wolf's splotchy, leopard like markings - hence the name. These dogs are very loyal and devoted to their owners, but tend to be wary and unwelcoming to strangers. They require plenty of daily exercise and early and consistent training. Weekly brushing is the only grooming this breed requires.