Cal came to us from Animal Control. This dog was a favorite among the staff and they couldn't see this sweet dog put down! He was heartworm positive but was treated and is now negative!  He is so sweet and submissive with all love and kisses.

Foster Update:  Cal is one of the sweetest dogs I have every been around!  It's a shame but I think Cal has had a tough life according to some scars he has.  Cal is crate trained and would hold it most days unless he was left in for more then 8 hrs, which only happened once.  He did sleep with me most nights in bed but would go in the crate if I needed him to.  He is great with my two dogs and does not want to be the alpha.  Cal walks well on a leash.

Foster Update:  Cal is absolutely the most loving and gentle dog I have ever met! He is so incredibly friendly and is always eager to greet both people and fellow dogs. He doesn't show any signs of aggression, even when around aggressive dogs. He gets along great with small dogs and large dogs alike, as well as cats. He loves going on walks but is just as happy cuddling up with us on the couch. I think he would make a perfect family dog, as he loves being in a group and is so gentle with everyone he meets. He isn't super hyper but he is still pretty much up for doing anything and going anywhere. He is a very affectionate dog and would be a great companion for someone looking for a loving four-legged friend!

Cal qualifies for our Seniors for Senior program. If adopted by a senior (55+ years or older) his adoption fee is $50.

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According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog is believed to have originated from Nordic Wolfhound being introduced some three to five hundred years before the Spanish arrived - However, no one will really know for sure. The state of Louisiana is cited as the point of origin, particularly the area of Catahoula. In 1979, the breed was designated the state dog of Louisiana. The Catahoula was named after a Parish in Northeastern Louisiana and after the mottled spots on its coat. At one time this breed was used to round up feral pigs and cattle -- livestock that had escaped, and was living in woods and swamps. It involved team effort that is highly coordinated and organized, fast paced, dangerous, and a marvel to watch. The ideal dog team usually numbers three, and they must work together. Otherwise, the one pig can kill all three in a matter of minutes. Each dog has to be aware of what the pig and the other two dogs are doing and react accordingly. Hunters sometimes used the Catahoula to trail and tree raccoons, but this dominant breed is more at home acting the thug with obstinate boars. This dog is used particularly on the difficult task of driving and rounding hogs and unruly cattle. The Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog is independent, protective, and territorial. Loving with their family and all people they know well and reserved with strangers (this would include strange children). They 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." This breed's reservation with strangers should not be noticed in a pup, but will show as the dog matures. Although affectionate with his master, the Catahoula is not recommended for the casual pet owner who is uninterested in allowing the dog 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 cowardness, but the intolerance for strangers. This breed needs a dominant owner who shows strong leadership. They have of life expectancy of 12-13 years.