catahoula

I have 2 Catahoula's that I use for hog hunting. They are very intelligent dogs that have a lot of heart; they do however take longer to mature than most breeds of dogs. I'd have to say that they work about like a cur or heeler. I think they are an excellent breed of hunting dog and plan on having some as long as I can physically hunt, not to mention they are beautiful dogs!
 
I love the breed. I raised them for years. I used mine for cattle mostly. They tend to be on the hard headed side. This is a good trait on a dog used to bay waspy cattle in the brush. They do have great noses,and will also sight hunt. I owned a male dog who went with me everywere. He would workcattle in the morning and could be used to track wounded game in the evening. I even had a redbone female cross with my catahoula's. I did not want the pups,but my inlaws in Fla. wanted them. I sent them the pups at weaning, and a year later they were begging me to cross the two again. They told me that they made some of the best hog dogs they had ever had. Anyway, I like the breed, but a dog is a product of his parents and his handler. If the parents displayed desireable traits than most likely the off spring will. Also if the handler spends alot of time and patience he'll have a companion for life.
 
I have 2 female catahoulas I use to hunt squirrels and coons. They make good guard dogs at the house too. They are slow to mature and seem to have a mind of their own sometimes, but I love 'em.
 
well thanks for the info everyone.

up here in michigan there are not a lot of hugs but i would like to use the dog for finding wonded deer. and doggin coyotes ..i have a wimer..right now and i love him but the old lady wants another different kind of dog so looking into them all.

thanks
nick
 
Hey,
The two catahoulas that I have I only use for tracking wounded game. I do take them on the trapline some also. The dogs have an excellent nose and love to hunt. If I was looking for a blood tracking dog go for the catahoula or a plott hound. Here is a pic of my 7 mo old catahoula and a grey fox.
JR
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