Catahoula Facts & Issues  

Here are some topics of concern that are discussed among Catahoula breeders and owners, and could apply to other breeds. Please understand that there are exceptions and differing opinions to these topics. These pages are meant to inform and educate those people interested in owning and/or breeding Catahoulas. This information is not published to incite the anger of owners or breeders, but is in an effort to create a better Catahoula Community. The information contained within was obtained through research, and personal experience. This list is in alphabetical order and not the order of importance.

• Aggression Aggression vs. Assertion and the difference
• Bobtail Facts about Bobtail Catahoulas.
• Catahoula Breeders Facts about Catahoula Breeders.
• Breeding Styles Methods of breeding dogs.
• Catahoula Rescue A coalition of groups and individuals across the U.S.
• Coat Color and Texture
• Deafness Facts about Deafness. You make the decision.
• Dog Laws Out of Control.
• Eyes What is really important.
• Genetics Congenital or Hereditary
• Genetic Anomalies Those that affect the Catahoula.
• Hip Testing What testing really tells you
• Merle Gene Modified within the Catahoula (Update 08/20/11)
• Obedience A matter of manners.
• Ownership What it takes to be owned by a Catahoula
• Scent Inherent ability, not just training.
• Shelters & Pet Shops Problems and Information
• Work Dog vs. Show Dog Differences in opinions

Your comments are welcomed.