GET TO KNOW: CATAHOULA LEOPARD DOGS

In this video, we'll introduce you to the catahoula leopard dog, one of the most popular dogs in the US. We'll discuss the breed's history, what makes them unique, and some of the best things to do with a catahoula leopard dog.
By the end of this video, you'll have a better understanding of this popular dog and the best ways to get to know them!

[@cleverusername9369]

I have a Catahoula Leopard and he's been the best dog I've ever had. I've had pits and hounds, I'm used to smart dogs. Fred is incredibly intelligent, alert, and loves working, but he's also perfectly happy to sleep all day snuggling on the couch. He's very smart, friendly, affectionate, sweet, and active, but if it's rainy or cold outside, he just wants to cuddle on the couch and watch movies all day.

[@craighoward6243]

💯 % This is what Keanu does. I give him time and run 30 minutes 4 times a week. Then social skills, walking on a heel, no jumping. One 🚪 for play one door to do the report. " #1 & 2" he ❤️ to be wrapped in blankets. On his MF bed! Very 😊

[@j.thomasgough4284]

We adore our Catahoula pup (6months). We live in an urban environment and she gets lots of excercise and training work. She is extremely social with both people and dogs, unbelievably bright and adaptive, goofy and playful as well. No doubt about the amount of work it takes, but I have never had a smarter dog.

[@mr.xidivan5807]

no match for leopard

[@j.thomasgough4284]

@@mr.xidivan5807 ?

[@steelgatorcrimsontide7403]

You make the best documentaries for sure

[@danielthrasher6131]

Finallyyy been waiting for another catahoula video. My top breed

[@JB.SnwMn1]

Great dogumentary ! Definitely need another Fila one soon!!🤞🏼

[@kingtau]

Nice to see you back making content regularly, hope everything is alright!

[@imogenethomas1138]

Gotta love brindles and Merle’s!

[@lololuv2012]

I was captivated by my dogs beauty and shyness at the shelter but damn, she’s a tough dog. She had and still has severe separation anxiety. She barks and talks all the time. Needs mental simulation and be outside and not alone all the time. She’s SO SMART. I mean like a 10 year old. She even knows the difference in meaning by the sentence construction, it’s insane. Her personality is strong as can be, more complex than many humans. She’s soooo picky and will go on food protests for days if I give her kibble. She one time threw a treat the vet gave her and barked at her. She’s incredibly strong and listens to me, but absolutely no one else. She’s a one master kind of dog. Love her though!!!

[@chrissignal8857]

We adopted a 9/10 year old male. Took him 6 months to finally let his guard down and accept us as his new family. He's become very affectionate, loyal, and protective around strangers and pets that approach. It's been such an honor and a relief to see him open up and accept us this way. I was running with him a mile or more every day but have had to take it easier and walk/jog instead with his sore legs. If he runs flat out he'll have a limp for a day or two.

[@tnapier51]

Same! Our girl we rescued when she was 7 mo. We are her 3rd couple. It’s taken 4 mo for sure for her to feel safe to know she won’t get dumped! She’s gotten better with being so territorial

[@James-cr5qx]

Will he swim?

[@michiganpride389]

Fair warning to anyone considering a Catahula. Theyre incredibly smart and loving dogs. But my experience along with alot ive read is that while youre forming your bond with a Catahula. They will have Severe Separation anxiety until they completely trust you. Almost the entire first year with our Luca. He cried and was so upset every time we left the house. It really seemed like he felt wed never come home. It has gotten ALOT better though

[@KiahSilverdew]

I have a Catahoula and he is the most chill Catahoula I've ever seen. He is my service dog and is the best dog I have ever had and I've had some amazing dogs in my life. He's 14 years old now and is an old man. I know someday I'll wake up and he won't. 😢

[@stennettb]

That's the same for us all. I'm glad you got 14+ happy years. Those memories will always be there

[@cleverusername9369]

Dogs tend to take after their owners in terms of temperament and personality. After a little time me and my Staffy were virtually indistinguishable; quiet, affectionate, silly, smart but also a wee bit dumb, and ultimately just a decent little dude.

[@cherylschumaker1366]

Hardest part of owning any pet....

[@GLOCKCOPG23]

My “Gumbo Girl” Catahoula just passed a few weeks ago at 13 1/2 years old. I miss her terribly.

[@lucianosuarez9563]

What a Beautiful dog ...

[@nickelsndimes]

I have 2 nalc catahoulas we live in an urban environment and they do excellent.. I've owned many dog breeds in my life from German shepherds, Golden retrievers, end even a Rhodesian Ridgeback, catahoulas are by far the best family dog/bestfriend. If your thinking about getting one of course you should consider this dog needs to work (just like almost all dog breeds) but any good dog owner knows there dog needs alot of attention, excersize and discipline. Definitely recommend this breed to good dog owners! Wouldn't recommend any big dog to apartment owners but if you have a sizeable yard, like going on long walks with your pup and love for dogs the catahoula is an amazing match.

[@DriedVix]

They are very smart when given the proper direction, but can be prone to excessivly barking when bored. Fun Fact: The dog from the novel Sounder by William H Armstrong was a Catahoula bulldog. Basically the catchdog version of the Leopard dog which is more of a bay dog. Would love to see a video comparing the two varients.

[@kaboom362]

They have very strong protective instincts. They are often underestimated.

[@s197gtcs4]

Raised mine since he was a pup, this is a very protective and demanding dog great with my 2 little girls and is a perfect guard dog who knows commands and hand signals.

[@horstadler5315]

Very interesting Dogs

[@Monliv550]

I have a catahoula shepherd 😭 I love my baby bean

[@Agent28Rock]

Beautiful breed

[@Boyce2323]

Great dogs

[@Glawackus-1600]

A true cur-type breed. Rugged, hardworking, and intelligent. Yet strong-willed, independent, and demanding.

[@Bushanie24]

I lived in TX for 1 year about 13 yrs ago. This is where I met my first Catahoula at one of those 10 acre dog parks. Great dog, partied hard a bunch of times with my female red nose pitt. Dog was male and about the same age so it was a great workout for both

[@DogmenHardcastle]

10 acre dog parks sound awesome, don't have any like that where I'm from.

[@Bushanie24]

they are great, in the Fort Worth area. Now I am back in NYC and they are terrible. Only way to do it the right way here is get up at 5am. Parks in general hae off leash hours 9pm-9am

[@DogmenHardcastle]

@@Bushanie24 I live in Australia, our dog parks are maybe 1 acre, usually less. I go to great lengths to find tracts of wilderness where TECHNICALLY you're not supposed to have your dog off leash, but you know no one is there or the few people who might show up are all doing the same thing and it's just an unspoken and unwritten understanding. My favourite place is about 370 acres of "preserve" on the bend of a river, but have a few more ranging from maybe 10 acres to a couple hundred. I don't bother with dog parks at all, their smallness is tantamount to a slap in my dogs faces.

[@Bushanie24]

@@DogmenHardcastle yes a slap in the face and also doggy mental hospitals. The dummies in NYC will have theor dogs copped up all day. The they get home and go straight to the park and it's an absolute explosion of a shit show. If you're gonna do that at least take your dog for a nice structured walk for 30-60 mins. This way your dog is chilled out a lil bit

[@DogmenHardcastle]

@@Bushanie24 I have a house yard the size of most dog parks, so the only reason to go to a dog park would be to have people watch me pick up dog turds in a bag or maybe get my dog into a fight. Not keen on either.

[@richholdings8742]

Love the breed

[@TheNaexis]

My Catahoulas are broken. They just love sleeping, snacking, and basically watching movies or going out to swim. Very chill; but definitely not normal gor their breed. All the ones I've owned before were very active, social, and played hard with our Belgian Malinois.

[@youbetyourwrasse]

I love my Catahoula boys.

[@joshuadavis6411]

Rescued sprig yesterday and he immediately warmed up to entire family we don’t deserve such loyalty xoxo welcome home sprig!

[@alexiasmith6120]

Got my very first dog catahoula last year.

[@soniamorales-mills7463]

We just rescued a Catahoula Boxer. He's a Beast.

[@brennonschwartz8504]

You should do a video on the Spanish water dog

[@jw-vx8im]

Be interesting to train one as a protection dog

[@johnlopez9014]

Can u do one on the Carolina dog?

[@paintproduct2332]

I have a Catahoula Rottweiler mix, he’s pure rotti but Merle catahoula coloring. Best damn dogs you can find but you need to be able to commit time! They are not gonna be a golden retriever, they will never be buddy buddy but they are loving. If you bond with one they will always have your back.

[@lbmautos]

I just met a Catahoula/black lab mix.

[@user-jf6ht4mx4k]

I took on a foster one that was supposed to be temporary. She just turned one. I have had dogs all my life, she is the most challenging I have dealt with. Super sweet, loves to cuddle, but wow… she needs to run, she needs more space than I have and more energy than I can muster. Very protective of our border but friendly if I allow you in front door. I love her but I have constant guilt that she needs to be in a different environment than mine.

[@TrehanAdithya]

if you can find one please do a video on East European shepherd.

[@Apostolic401]

E collars and Exercise. do not do the clicker method when training. swimming is an easy way for all high energy dogs, to get exercise, without the problems of heat/age/weight/recover from surgery.

[@ensabahnur7657]

Never seen or heard of this breed!

[@aloharx2776]

what ?!! No ways

[@thomaszaccone3960]

Catahoula or Carolina? Both of them look like great companion dogs for the woods.

[@jansondennis2438]

I adopted ...wow

[@scottrackley4457]

My grandfather had one, a very very smart dog. Extremely loyal, don't get between this dog and it's people unless it knows you. Not that it's mean, just smart, once you're a friend you a-ok, and throw the damned ball I put in your lap.

[@Christhandaily]

Catahula leopard dogs are good with family and they are highly trainable, and they are good protection dogs but they need a lot of exercise

[@oncall21]

These dogs work well and are used here in Australia in Queensland on pigs. As a pet I wouldn’t recommend one in suburbia. They are extremely intelligent but can have a sharp prey drive. They need to be working and has been said can be on the protective side.

[@Tomeccho]

They are becoming a common cross in Vic, usually with a Kelpie or Red Heeler. Like the Lurcher (Irish Wolfhound x Greyhound) this cross is close to becoming a breed in itself. Most excellent stock dogs that have all the go you need and then some. No good as pets. They will find 'work' for themselves when underutilised and can be a desteuctive menace.

[@piguelmonce9937]

The state dog of Louisiana

[@fredricodeniro1281]

⚜️

[@bornjusticerule5764]

CATAHOULA 🤙there is also a bulldog version of this dog that looks phenomenal.

[@philipbriney4430]

I just added one to my pack!!!

[@philipbriney4430]

Mimnie is a wonderful. dog

[@asiatic_soldier5507]

📚🐺🌌

[@tajaytaylor8867]

Merle american bully came from this

[@BMaulOutside]

Facts!!!

[@richholdings8742]

America's true pit bull everyone should know by now ❤

[@DogmenHardcastle]

Huh?

[@richholdings8742]

@@DogmenHardcastle In the 1800s, breeding intensified in an effort to develop a family dog that was well-suited to work, hunt, and guard yet good with children. --- sorry I should have said they worked hard to create what the equivalent of a pitbull was

[@Glawackus-1600]

@@richholdings8742 That’s because they are cur-type dogs meant for those purposes.

[@jamaal3270]

Is this Zeke’s AI voice?

[@greathuge1538]

Stronger dog.

[@personreanimation]

My catahoula has a work drive like nothing i have ever seen and I have had hunting and herding breeds my whole life.

[@tyrannotherium7873]

I don’t know too much about them

[@Beartron.actual]

I have a catahoula and I dont recommend them for a pet. They work hard and need to be run and challenged daily. For very experienced owners only.

[@ashleymeggan]

Yep. My family literally created the Catahoula and this is why I don’t have one.

[@brandonboulton2776]

​​@@ashleymegganthe chockta Spaniards and french bred the Catahoula before the US even purchased Louisiana. It is impossible for your family to have created it.

[@lizzi_rae]

I'm not an experienced owner, but my husband is. I foster failed my boy, and the houla traits are strong with him. I know they're not for everyone, and I'm everyone. But I'm determined and learning. Good lord they need a lot of time dedicated to them, but he's just the challenge I needed, he's my bestie ❤ but I understand why they're not for everyone. My boy's a mix, we did the embark test. He's very stubborn but very smart and bonded quickly with us. We put in a LOT of time with him, I can't imagine a purebred, my husband had one but we met when she was like 9 so she was already verrrry well trained....she was loyal like I'd never seen before, she was sooo intense.

[@brandonboulton2776]

@@lizzi_rae build trust. These dogs have perfect memories. You cannot overcorrect. They will not forget. Build trust.

[@DJJ81]

I dont know, my catahoula is a phenomenal family pet. And one hell of a protector and deterrent.

[@donkeyballs3307]

They look like they used Doberman in the breeding/ creating of this breed ,similar body & tail of a Doberman

[@DogmenHardcastle]

They're much older than Dobermans.

[@donkeyballs3307]

@@DogmenHardcastle then they used these dogs to create Dobermans

[@donkeyballs3307]

Dobermans been around since the 1850-1860 's Louie Doberman, tax collector, they are older than that ,yet hardly anyone outside the USA has heard of them

[@DogmenHardcastle]

@@donkeyballs3307 likely didn't have them in Germany at that time. They were limited to Louisiana and maybe Texas and Mississippi until fairly recently.

[@DogmenHardcastle]

Both Dobermans and Catahoulas both have some sighthound mixed with other breeds, that may be what you're seeing.

[@MahrLaMorSun]

💋🩸💋🌹

[@HeartSurvivor533]

A smart but dangerous dog to have especially if you have other smaller dogs. Smart enough to wait for the right moment to attack without warning.

[@Zednix]

Does the narration sound like AI to anyone else?

[@craighoward6243]

I have one. I'm an older athlete with injuries, every human. I have asked to walk with you. Answer no time if you wish a walking partner. Or are you more active than most people? This is what they are. " Athletic beings are all Animals," My yellow lab walked 140. Lbs off, then two years later, he died. He walked his last day, on this is. Then he passed away, and people get the Dog for your lifestyle. If you are lazy, get a Lazy dog. If you active " don't get a lazy dog, he won't can't & won't protect you or your loved ones. " brass tax."

[@leegrass6954]

This breed of dogs does not make a good family dog. Often they are not good with children and are suspicious of every person that walks down the street. Genetically speaking they’re a mix of hounds pitbull‘s and a lot of breeds that are difficult to handle. They can become aggressive, stubborn, and difficult unless the owner is very experienced with hard to handle dogs. They are forever a maintenance problem.

[@NebMunb]

My catahoula is a half lab. She's just like the man in the video describes. To. A. T.