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Catahoula Leopard Dog (short coat) : : Female (not spayed, but will be before adoption) : : Adult : : Medium
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Violet is a Catahoula Leopard Dog that we rescued from a backyard breeder. We have no idea how many litters she has had, but she came to us with 4 of her puppies, five months old. Their condition is heartbreaking. They are emaciated and poor Violet has a shoulder injury that needs attention. We desperately need a few sponsors to help offset her vet bills.
Update: 07/21/2008 Violet is an awesome lady! She is so loving even after all that she has been through! We have found out that she has and old break to her femur that was never taken care of. What has this poor dear been through? People who mistreat animals make me so mad! She will have to be spayed, have surgery on her femur and then be treated for heartworms. This little lady was so abused and neglected and she still wants to give everyone kisses! Maybe she is just so happy to be out of the terrible condition that she and her babies had to endure!
Foster update 7/25/08 - Violet is VERY sweet and loving, and is eager to please. She gets along very well with our dogs, and is doing better with our cats, although I don't trust her with them yet. She is a very easy pet.
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.
Update: 07/21/2008 Violet is an awesome lady! She is so loving even after all that she has been through! We have found out that she has and old break to her femur that was never taken care of. What has this poor dear been through? People who mistreat animals make me so mad! She will have to be spayed, have surgery on her femur and then be treated for heartworms. This little lady was so abused and neglected and she still wants to give everyone kisses! Maybe she is just so happy to be out of the terrible condition that she and her babies had to endure!
Foster update 7/25/08 - Violet is VERY sweet and loving, and is eager to please. She gets along very well with our dogs, and is doing better with our cats, although I don't trust her with them yet. She is a very easy pet.
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.
More about Violet the Catahoula Leopard Dog
Good with Dogs, Not Good with Cats
Violet the Catahoula Leopard Dog's baby girl, Fairlee the Catahoula Puppy (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
Violet the Catahoula Leopard Dog's baby girl, Gala the Green-Eyed Puppy (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
Violet the Catahoula Leopard Dog's baby boy, Walden the Puppy (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
Violet the Catahoula Leopard Dog's baby girl, Wonder the Puppy (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
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