Smart, stubborn, High energy, Cuddler, razor blades, tear up the house, NOT for everyone, - Nailed it. Mine has done all this, excepting burning my house down. They are extremely protective and make great watchdogs. From the Catahoula standpoint, there are two ways to do everything, their way and the wrong way. These dogs are way smarter than even huskies. Do not get a Catahoula until you know what you are getting into.

We welcomed a stray about two years ago and he became part of our family. I didn’t know what breed of dog he was until someone that knew Catahoula mentioned that that was our dog’s breed. He is brindle and his left eye is blue. He is very stubborn, wants to please you, loving and smart and alpha to my other rescue- a pointer. Both do get along and I love them!

Need to add that they're definitely stronger than you think. Never assume they can't do something, they'll prove you wrong, their motto should be challenge accepted 😂

I've had sporting dogs for over 30 years, springer and two Vizslas. The Vizsla energy level is extremely high! We adopted a Catahoula pup and I couldn't agree more with all of these comments. I didn't think it possible but our Maya, 8 months old runs circles around the Vizsla as far as energy. We'll go for a long hilly hike (1-2 hours) she'll come back and she's ready for play time. This is the only dog I've used a corrective collar on. 99% of the time I only use the tone and vibrate and she is very responsive to it. My wife on the other hand has a more difficult time in getting her to listen to commands. We're working on that! Maya's coming along and we're molding her, but she has a very challenging behavioral streak. Dr. Joe is spot on! Not a beginners dog in any way!

My first husband (deceased now) used to breed Louisiana Catahoula Leopard dogs... they are the best...

My Catahoula was a rescue and became my service animal

Our Catahoula simply showed up at our house one day with his mom and brother. Mom was an American Bulldog, dad was the Catahoula...both purebred. Unfortunately the family that had mom and dad abandoned them, simply moved out of the house across the way and left them behind. Mom was no longer being fed so she was looking to offload her remaining two offspring. I was taking our daughters to school one morning and mom came walking across the front yard with the puppies in tow...we stopped to pet them, recognizing they were strays at the time, but had to leave them behind because we had to get to school. Apparently that passed her "sniff test" as later that day after school pickup we returned home and found them piled up on top of each other in the driveway napping. Mom was nowhere to be found and never to be seen again. We took them both in and they were a handful, behaviorally (just like other's sentiments). We initially intended to keep both until one began becoming aggressive toward the other (they were both males)...fortunately we were able to find a great home for him and we kept the one we currently have. He had a serious problem with chewing and other destructive behaviors initially but I believe we're about to train him that finding sticks in the yard to chew on are far preferable to chewing on the house. He needs so much exercise and activity it's impossible for us to keep up as a family of four...we're constantly trying to find activities to tire him out to no avail. Overall he loves everybody, rarely barks, and wants ALL the pets, ALL the time. He's a rotten guard dog, and that's OK. I am a mechanic and he wants to follow me around the shop constantly, always curious about what I'm doing. I speak to him exactly like I would if my best human friend were there, and he always listens intently. The only thing is, he is so affectionate that when I have to get down close to ground level to do something on a vehicle, he is ALL OVER me giving me endless kisses and nosing/pawing me for attention. I can't help but giggle when he does that, but he does get in the way...sometimes it's difficult to get work done as a result. He does play aggressively, our 5ft tall 11 year old handles him OK but our 3.5ft tall 8 year old has problems sometimes. She loves him but he plays with her sometimes by jumping and nipping...which has been very difficult to train him out of doing. No success at all. She may activate his herding instinct due to her size and movements. We live on a retired horse farm with a 2 acre pond and 16 land acres, lots of squirrels and rabbits for him to chase, and the pond is great for him to take a swim in the summer and chase/bork at the "water raisins" (minnows). He seems happy, and we want to give him his best life. We enjoy having him around even if he can be a little stinker sometimes.

Good video - you nailed it. Love my 8 month old Catahoula but he really does my head in. Lately though he has had a major mental shift. He has decided he loves me, and for the most part now obeys me (when he feels like it). He has become very very affectionate. I find diversion works best with him. If he’s focused on doing something he shouldn’t be doing, I find something else to draw his attention to, that makes him think it’s way better. Catahoula love to be busy so l give Brin jobs so he gets to help mummy. He is an amazing jumper, clears the drains on our property with little effort when he is doing zoomies, so we have built him an agility jumping course. We lay scent trails for him to follow with a reward at the end, he gets play dates, and I take him to the beach to swim 2or 3 times a week. Busy is the secret, they are a working dog. Catahoula were first introduced here into New Zealand in the 1970’s mainly for pig hunting and as farm dogs - they are not pets.

I look after a Catahoula. She’s:almost 4 and a bit overweight. She was very stubborn when I first met her, but now she’s so good. She definitely loves her owners and me too. She doesn’t want to be out of her sight.

I've got one. I love him. He's a major time sink and a PITA. I don't care, but I'm 70 and the sucker just wears me out. Can't wait for the summer so I can return the favor!

I have 2 Catahoula leopards omg they are great smart dogs love them very high mainance very jelous with each other u can't give one attention both need it 😅i love them but they will tear up all the hard toys if they fight they fight like pittbulls they love to run and cuddles high enery loves the farm she has anxiety separation I have a rare breed color I just love them people allways say when I wall them thst they are beautiful ❤

i got one a few weeks back, and i feel like the one thing that has saved my butt, is having two other dogs he can find entertainment from while i am not present. helps too having a bigger yard for them to roam around in as well.

My Catahoula broke my leg before she was a year old. I love her so much though! She is 3 now and finally calming down. We live in a neighborhood and she can open some doors and gates but doesn't like anyone other than the 5 of us so doesn't get out of the yard much. Thankfully is a large yard. I wouldn't change her for the world ❤

Mine just learned to open doors, just by watching me open them.

Rescued 2 puppies on road 3 years ago. Found out they were Catahoulas. Very stubborn ! Very high energy and very lovable. We have lots of room for them to play and run and they do ! Brother,Sister and the boy is the big baby. Good fun.

I’ve had catahoulas before and they are hands down my favorite breed. My little guy is a 4 month old rotti catahoula mix and he’s a dream. Everything you said is spot on

I got a catahoula puppy. I read up on them, and saw they were high energy and stubborn. But I had high energy dogs before, and figured all dogs can be stubborn, so no big deal! Boy was I wrong. This dog is demanding from morning to night. Don’t give her attention fast enough, and you will pay a price. She knows what you want, and does the opposite. She will get your attention one way or another. But then she can be so sweet and cuddly, before drawing blood with those sharp teeth.

Thanks . I have 2 Catahoula's. A boxer mix (M) who is brindle and younger green eyed tan with splotches on him. They get along great with my female who is a Blackmouth Cur dog. I can attest to all your observations even tho no one has tried to burn down the house. They are extremally loyal and are always at my side weather I want them there or not. Luckily they have outgrown most of the destructive phase. I love these dogs and really like learning about them.

GORGEOUS DOG! GORGEOUS!

Our Louise is 13 months old and is just as you describe; smart, high energy, easily bored, independent, a toy terrorist as well. They also say that Catahoulas need a job, and that seems to be the case. Louise and I walk an average of 10 to 15 miles every single day (4 walks) and we train together every day as well. But she’s entirely worth it. Catahoulas just aren’t for people who want a laid back pet, that’s for certain.

I have two brothers full blooded . I love them...smarttwst dog ever

we just got one and shes AWESOME❤❤❤❤❤❤

I have two got one 6 years ago at 6months old and rescued a knucklehead at 1 year. I’m just as crazy as them! I’m active as hell solo male military theae dogs are trained in longboarding pulling, scent work with me obedience and they go with me everywhere. Bars, rural king, lowes great with all walks of life cause they know who daddy is. But damn if you’re not a hyper son of a gun don’t get this dog please. Also e collar trained but there so protective they always stick around.

Crazy! We got one a week ago and her name is Ruby. 5 months old and stubborn as hell!

Thank you 🌸 we love Izzy already but wish my husband had researched before getting her. Like you said she’s smart, but stubborn. Shes 4 months old and teaches me something new everyday.

We raised Catahoula's for a little while. They are VERY smart, one of our dogs learned social skills so fast we only had to show her once what a sit or stay was and she got it. They are stubborn, one of our males was slow to learn stuff and it was simply that he was so stubborn he refused to do what we wanted, when we wanted him to do it. They are full of energy, one of our dogs was noted for running 15 or 16 Kms everyday just to keep his energy levels down to a controllable level. They will herd cattle all day, hunt racoons all night, have a short nap and do it all over again. They are tough as nails too. One of our smaller females (45 pounds) was sold to a person who had sheep. Coyotes killed several sheep one night. She was let out the next day and tracked the coyotes to their den. She killed six of them before she died. Phenomenal dogs but definitely NOT for everyone. I loved my Cats but wouldn't get another one. Too difficult to deal with.

Ours is a catahoula german shepard mix. She is so beautiful and YES definitely smart and stubborn but personality out the ass. She my baby and i love her and shes so much fun to watch and yup she eats EVERYTHING.

Gypsy is my Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog.... she's a Blue Merle...

Four months ago I rescued an 8 month old mixed breed dog who is part Australian Cattle Dog, Catahoula , Blue Lacy and 17 other breeds. She is very high energy, smart, listens well and very affectionate, I didn't know what I had until I ran her DNA. She is turning into a great dog. I have had GSPs before and I don't find her any more difficult to train then they were.

I had a Catahoula Heeler mix best dog ever. I've had 22 dogs over my lifetime, have to say this mix breed was at the top of the list. Lost him to Mast Cell Carcinoma, and the first two vets who had no idea what they were doing.

Beautiful dog. I have a coonhound mix and I would like to find a catahoula or catahoula mix for my next dog in the future

zactly ... we have a 4mos old pit/cata/amstaff mix in equal parts, Luna ... and OMG. Intense dog. As intense in her affection as her insatiable need to chew, to investigate, to keep busy. She's as sharp as a whip, crafty, with a good memory. And Catahoulas can climb trees (?!) Check her back paws and sharp claws. They protrude on command like a cat's. All the potential to be just an awesome dog. If I'm owner/trainer/leader enough to keep up with her ... good luck!

That’s my cousins female so so smart very inquisitive will watch what your doing like open a fridge oven anything to do with food 😂 you forgot one thing though their very very protective of what they consider theirs vehicle yard and especially family !

AS a breeder of registered dogs since the 80's and non-registered before that here would be my 1 to 5 list. 1. They are a working breed. They were never meant to be pets. 2. If a breeder sells to a pet home then they are a crap breeder. 3. White headed ones should be avoided. They are often hearing or vision impaired including complete deafness and/or blindness. Good breeders put these types of pups down. 4. Only proven working dogs should ever be bred. 5. Insert your list here. They are high energy, high prey drive, hard headed dogs and as the NALC motto goes....not everyone needs a catahoula.

Maybe Get a basset hound mix as a house mate to her, they are really laid back smart dogs too. I have a beagle terrier mix that helps me with the cattle here. She’s super high energy especially as a puppy ( she is 13 now). We adopted a basset beagle mix and it helped her to relax in the house immensely. They would hunt together too but the beagle terrier learned to chill out in the house from the Basset hound mix.

Dear lord they are the most stubborn dog I've ever had!!!!!! You know these dogs

Thank you so much for your honest opinion on this beautiful breed. You just kept my house from catching on fire. Thinking we had 17 acres hunting and lots to do but not sure if this will be the right breed for us. Say hi to Ruby for us.

We rescued a catahoula thinking he was just a pit hound mix, we never expected the energy. I stepped up to the plate and took over majority of the responsibility to teach train and exercise him. He still gets separation anxiety and with him now at nearly 10 months and no longer biting or pinching and learning the rules better I think I can handle another dog that’s older but I need one that will compliment him and work right into the schedule I have him in. I think having another older dog will be great to teach him more manners and keep him a little more company during the day. Hopefully we won’t need to continue to put him in his crate.

I have a great one that was a rescue dog about 1 year old when we adopted. Of course he had to be cut, not a problem with us. He is the best dog I have ever had except for a Min Pin that we had to put down at age 22. Just have to show who is the alpha or our case the female alpha. She is really my wife's dog. They are inseparable. I NEVER WORRY EHEN SHE WALKS WITH HIM, nobody is going to touch her without taking him out.

Yes, Catahoulas are not for most, your forgot to mention that they need to swim as well once trust is earned you have a partner for life.I found swimming is the best way to tire out the pup.

Our Catahoula ripped up the carpeting trying to get out of the bedroom that she and our 2 collies were camped in for a couple hours.

Our first Catahoula was all that and more but our second is totally CHILL. So I think you gotta pick that puppy from a litter after several days of observation or just toss a coin!

You haven't seen a stubborn dog if you haven't had the pleasure of living with a east russian laika. I learned more from her than of any other dog. I think of her still and she was as stubborn as two mules! Catahoulas are beautiful and interesting but too much for me at the time.

After seeing this video and reading the comments, I will pass on this breed. The Catahoula Leopard Dog makes Chow Chows look easy and they can be a handful as well.

We have someone in our community who is overbreeding her female and many of the pups are aggressive, 3 have been put down as pups for aggression. Back yard breeders are gross, but these are lovely dogs

My Houla never gets tired, he’s en asshole 😂😂

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I really wanted one but I made a mistake to get my beagle she is extremely stubborn and tries to show me she’s the boss and it’s a constant power struggle with her. I had a great dog when I was younger and I’ve nvr bonded with a dog like that since but I will nvr get another beagle in my life. I really wanted a catahoula but I don’t like the stubborn breeds so I will stay away, this dog was my dream dog before

Any idea of origin of breed? Hybrid parents?

I found out the hard way that Catahoula is not for everyone!

hye try life with aJACK RUSSELL TERRIER!!! TAlk about stubborm, high energy, and intense. get RUBY a Jack russell to hunt with!

And they're web footed 😂

And why do you keep a dog in your house, are you punishing it for something?

Beautiful dog, but too much for me

Thanks. Not for me.

Mine is smart, tears up nothing, not stubborn, cuddly. I have a completely different dog because I spend enough time with him.