BrewCat Catahoulas
Certified breeders
NALC Louisiana Leopard Catahoulas
About the Breed:
The Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog, is named after Catahoula Parrish in the state of Louisiana. They are independent, protective and territorial. The Catahoula is affectionate and loving with its master, family, and all people it knows well but can be reserved with strangers. They are a high energy, excellent working dog. The Catahoula can be a good companion for anyone looking for a strong, sturdy pet; however, a Catahoula requires approximately one hour of running exercise a day to release pent up energy. They are protective of whom and what they think they own, but know their place. They are outdoor dogs, originally bred to help with hunting duties and are prized dogs among outdoor people for their individuality and strength. Due to their herding abilities, they are primarily used today to round up cows and other livestock. The Catahoula is at home with children and if the two are allowed to grow together, you will have a built in baby-sitter. As with any dog, you must be cautious when introducing new people to the dog. Catahoulas know what and whom they like and family comes first.
The Catahoula is a well-muscled, deep-chested dog. The coat is short, usually in a merle (leopard), solid, or black, white and tan pattern. This breed is known for its striking blue eyes (called "glass") but Catahoulas' eyes may also be green, brown or amber. Some Catahoulas have opposing colored eyes or have "cracked" eyes. An eye is considered "cracked" when two different colors appear in the same eye.
Terminology:
Leopard - Refers to the merle color pattern. The merle gene breaks up the dog's color, so that some hairs lack pigment. The overall effect is a dilution of color, with some unaffected patches of dense color scattered throughout the coat.
Blue Leopard - Refers to the blue merle color pattern. Blue leopards are genetically black dogs with the merle pattern. Blue leopards are some shade of grey with black patches scattered throughout the coat. Blue leopards may range from mostly light grey to mostly black. Sometimes the terms "grey leopard" or "black leopard" are used.
Red Leopard - Refers to the red merle color pattern. Red leopards are genetically red/liver dogs with the merle pattern. Red leopards are some shade of reddish-brown with darker red or brown patches scattered throughout the coat.
Patchwork - There is some variation in usage of this term, but it generally refers to leopards with patches of several different shades in their coats. The background color is sometimes white or very light, and the patches are often large and scattered in such a way as to give a more torn or blotchy appearance than that of a typical leopard. This appears to be the same pattern known as "tweed" in Australian Shepherds, and may be related to the harlequin variation seen in Great Danes.
Phantom Merle/Ghost Merle - Refers to dogs which are genetically merle but phenotypically appear to be solid colored. There is some variation in usage of these terms as well. In the strictest sense, a phantom merle shows no external evidence whatsoever of the merle pattern (including glass or partial glass eyes). True phantom merles are exceptionally rare. However, some people will use the terms "phantom" or "ghost" merle in reference to dogs which appear to be mostly solid, but upon closer inspection do have some small/inconspicuous leopard spots and/or glass eyes. Some dogs that are obviously leopards during puppyhood may darken so much with age as to become virtually solid colored in appearance later in life. These are simply dark leopards, not true phantom merles.
Double Merle - Refers to dogs which carry two copies of the merle gene. Double merles usually have a significant quantity of white in the coat. Due to the lack of pigmentation, double merles are predisposed to congenital deafness. Eye defects also occur with increased frequency in double merles.
Excessive White - This is a very subjective term, and usually refers to double merles. However, excessive white coloration may also be due to the piebald spotting pattern. Some patchworks also have a lot of white in their coats. Due to the lack of pigmentation, excessive whites show an increased incidence of congenital deafness.
Trim White - Refers to white markings which are restricted to one or more of the normal trim areas (blaze face, ring neck, chest, belly, feet, legs, & tail tip).
Glass eyes - Refers to eyes which are blue or blue-white in color. Dogs with two glass eyes are often referred to as having "double glass eyes". Sometimes a glass eye will have some sections of other colors, and vice versa. When both darker colored and glass portions are present in the same eye, the eye is usually called "cracked glass" or "marbled glass". Glass (or partial glass) eyes are usually only present in leopard/merle patterned dogs, but rarely may be produced independently of the merle gene, most notably in piebalds.
Brindle - This color pattern produces dark stripes overlaid on a tan background.
The Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog, is named after Catahoula Parrish in the state of Louisiana. They are independent, protective and territorial. The Catahoula is affectionate and loving with its master, family, and all people it knows well but can be reserved with strangers. They are a high energy, excellent working dog. The Catahoula can be a good companion for anyone looking for a strong, sturdy pet; however, a Catahoula requires approximately one hour of running exercise a day to release pent up energy. They are protective of whom and what they think they own, but know their place. They are outdoor dogs, originally bred to help with hunting duties and are prized dogs among outdoor people for their individuality and strength. Due to their herding abilities, they are primarily used today to round up cows and other livestock. The Catahoula is at home with children and if the two are allowed to grow together, you will have a built in baby-sitter. As with any dog, you must be cautious when introducing new people to the dog. Catahoulas know what and whom they like and family comes first.
The Catahoula is a well-muscled, deep-chested dog. The coat is short, usually in a merle (leopard), solid, or black, white and tan pattern. This breed is known for its striking blue eyes (called "glass") but Catahoulas' eyes may also be green, brown or amber. Some Catahoulas have opposing colored eyes or have "cracked" eyes. An eye is considered "cracked" when two different colors appear in the same eye.
Terminology:
Leopard - Refers to the merle color pattern. The merle gene breaks up the dog's color, so that some hairs lack pigment. The overall effect is a dilution of color, with some unaffected patches of dense color scattered throughout the coat.
Blue Leopard - Refers to the blue merle color pattern. Blue leopards are genetically black dogs with the merle pattern. Blue leopards are some shade of grey with black patches scattered throughout the coat. Blue leopards may range from mostly light grey to mostly black. Sometimes the terms "grey leopard" or "black leopard" are used.
Red Leopard - Refers to the red merle color pattern. Red leopards are genetically red/liver dogs with the merle pattern. Red leopards are some shade of reddish-brown with darker red or brown patches scattered throughout the coat.
Patchwork - There is some variation in usage of this term, but it generally refers to leopards with patches of several different shades in their coats. The background color is sometimes white or very light, and the patches are often large and scattered in such a way as to give a more torn or blotchy appearance than that of a typical leopard. This appears to be the same pattern known as "tweed" in Australian Shepherds, and may be related to the harlequin variation seen in Great Danes.
Phantom Merle/Ghost Merle - Refers to dogs which are genetically merle but phenotypically appear to be solid colored. There is some variation in usage of these terms as well. In the strictest sense, a phantom merle shows no external evidence whatsoever of the merle pattern (including glass or partial glass eyes). True phantom merles are exceptionally rare. However, some people will use the terms "phantom" or "ghost" merle in reference to dogs which appear to be mostly solid, but upon closer inspection do have some small/inconspicuous leopard spots and/or glass eyes. Some dogs that are obviously leopards during puppyhood may darken so much with age as to become virtually solid colored in appearance later in life. These are simply dark leopards, not true phantom merles.
Double Merle - Refers to dogs which carry two copies of the merle gene. Double merles usually have a significant quantity of white in the coat. Due to the lack of pigmentation, double merles are predisposed to congenital deafness. Eye defects also occur with increased frequency in double merles.
Excessive White - This is a very subjective term, and usually refers to double merles. However, excessive white coloration may also be due to the piebald spotting pattern. Some patchworks also have a lot of white in their coats. Due to the lack of pigmentation, excessive whites show an increased incidence of congenital deafness.
Trim White - Refers to white markings which are restricted to one or more of the normal trim areas (blaze face, ring neck, chest, belly, feet, legs, & tail tip).
Glass eyes - Refers to eyes which are blue or blue-white in color. Dogs with two glass eyes are often referred to as having "double glass eyes". Sometimes a glass eye will have some sections of other colors, and vice versa. When both darker colored and glass portions are present in the same eye, the eye is usually called "cracked glass" or "marbled glass". Glass (or partial glass) eyes are usually only present in leopard/merle patterned dogs, but rarely may be produced independently of the merle gene, most notably in piebalds.
Brindle - This color pattern produces dark stripes overlaid on a tan background.
Our Catahoulas
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Ranger (aka Boudreaux)
Ranger is one of our breeding males. He comes from a working stock background. He is very smart, laid back, and has a great disposition and passes along his excellent traits to his pups! He weighs approx. 85 lbs |
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Osage's Rowdy Man
Rowdy is one of our breeding males. He comes from a blood trailing and hog hunting background. He is super smart and very lovable guy. He loves to work pigs and is very good at it. He weighs approx. 65 lbs |
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DLS's Gunner
Gunner is one of our breeding males. He is a very special guy. He is going to be HUGE! He is very smart comes from a blood trailing and herding background. Can't wait to see how this guy turns out. he is doing great with his blood trailing training. He weighs approx. 100 lbs |
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DLS's Tank
Tank is one of our breeding males. He is a very flashy pup with a ton of personality. He comes from a blood trailing and herding background. He is doing great in his blood trail work. We expect great things from this guy. He weighs approx. 90 lbs |
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McGuire's Caddo
BrewCat's Gator
BrewCat's Pongo
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Loukat's Kyra (aka Kyra)
Kyra is one of our breeding females. She is very smart. She is trying to learn how to work the pigs with help from Sky, she is a very special girl! She has some really beautiful puppies! She weighs approx. 60 lbs |
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Loukat's Mini May
Mini May is a little spit ball, and full of energy. She loves to run and bay at the animals. She weighs approx. 50 lbs |
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Blue Sky's Sheba
Sheba is a very sweet, extremely high drive lady. She loves to run and bounce off the walls. |
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Swamp Pop's Bijou Rouge
Bluesky's Legacy, Legacy is from the last litter directly from Bluesky Catahoulas. We have high hopes for this pretty girl. She is very smart and shows lots of potential.
BrewCat's DaVina Diva
BrewCat's Valkyrie
BrewCat's Cypress
