Catahoula Leopard Dogs in the UK General Chat

Hi - looking for fellow (purebred) Catahoula owners in the UK. Any out there?!

Nope.. But I have always wanted one if that counts

Tell me more about them how are they as pets.. I didn't think there were any in the UK, they are on my dream doggy wish list

welcome to dogsey. Have a good time. :-o

hello,
I have a catahoula x american bulldog and I do live in the UK. I also Iam looking for people who got a passion for this breed. If you like do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you

A friend of mine has 2,a dog and a bitch.Don't know about now but they were the first two in this country.The dog is spotted,the bitch is black and tan.I'm very fond of both dogs but their owner said the dog was very difficult to train and had some serious aggression issues.I guess his training was successful as Remi always gives me a suspicious look when I hove into view but when he realises it's me he's a great fool of a dog for his cuddle.They're getting old now and he had both of them neutered so they never had pups.

Hi, I live in the UK and have an 11 year old female Catahoula, she was born in dubai and then brought to the UK as a puppy! I would love to have another as she has been a fantastic pet, shes a bit of a grumpy old lady now but has been a wonderful pet, friend and baby sitter. My dog has guarded my children for years and would have defended them to the death. She has always been well exercised so therefore has been calm and relaxed at home. They are bread as a working dog and people dont always agree that they are suited as a family pet but I strongly disagree. I would have a house full. I would love to hear off anyone else with a catahoula and of anyone who knows of any imported puppies! x

Hi Magpye, thanks so much for your post, and sorry I haven't been on to check. In answer to your question, my dog is still in the Netherlands for six months (staying with a friend so that she doesn't have to undergo quarantine) but by all accounts she's bright and sparky and fun and friendly, and she's being carefully socialised to meet dogs, cats, kids, etc and doing very well. Loves the cat apparently! Hi energy tho' - LOTS of exercise required ...

Sounds like Vicky's response re her Catahoula, reflects exactly what I'm being told by others who have them in the USA and Europe, although I have also heard of people having training/dog-aggression issues as HiHo Silver mentions re his friend's dog, which is why I think the European Catahoula breeders make such a point of socialisation and activity training them from early on.

It's a logistical and financial nightmare importing one for a normal mortal like me, and apart from Vicky, HHSilver's friend and a lady from E Europe, none of whom are breeding them, I haven't been able to find any in the UK at all. However, when my Rose is 2 or 3 I'm going to breed her, so I can have another one without having to import again, so in a couple of years there might be some puppies around in England if it all goes to plan.

Thanks Sasanka - will keep in touch

Thanks HiHo Silver - interesting to know that, and good to hear that they worked through the aggression - training's so often the key isn't it, esp for bright active guarding breeds.

I've been looking for someone who might have had 'Aden's Ram Tuff', 'Aden's Buddy' (now dead), 'Wolf's River's Beau Blue' (now dead) or 'Cat's Cradles Belle'. I guess that if they're also in Eire your friends dogs probably aren't them, but interesting to hear that someone else out there went through the pain of importing some!

Yay, a Catahoula in Manchester, just down the M62! No pups for a couple of years yet I'm afraid, as my Rose is still only 6 months old and in the process of getting her pet passport to get in without quarantine. What a palaver, but I guess better than quarantine that dogs used to have to do.

I fell in love with the breed after seeing one on TV last year and doing a fair bit of research and chatting to people. I have to admit that I was a bit discouraged by the tone of some of the more 'macho-looking' Catahoula websites in the USA, but more people who have them report their behaviour being exactly as you describe your dog. I'm really looking forward to having Rose, as everything I'm hearing from my friend in the Netherlands (where she's staying at the moment) makes me certain my experience will be the same happy one as yours. Thanks for getting in touch.

I've just got so excited when I head that in the next few years there will be catahoula puppies in the country!! I better start saving now! I will try and post a pic on here of sky shortly

I just thought I would give you all a update, I had to have sky my 12 year old catahoula put to sleep on the 25th October, old age had got the better of her and I didnt want her to suffer. She was beautiful and faithful right to the very end and one day even if I have to import I will get another Catahoula x

Sorry for your loss...

Sorry to read that.



At least with the change in import regs from Jan 1st, it should be easier to import breeds such as these.

Could you guys post some picture please? I've never met a Catahoula.

Karen that is such a lovely offer off you and its made my day and I would really love to meet your baby girl!! I think the best way to contact one another is if I give you my email address rather than post numbers onto a site. My email is Toriam2003@yahoo.com. I really look forward to hearing from you. And Lokis Mum if you check my profile I have a photo of sky on there x

And sorry for being rude, with all the excitement at the thought of meeting another catahoula I forgot to wish you a wonderful new year, all the best and im sure th countdown for Rose is making the thought of 2012 a wonderful one x

I have a Catahoula... here is a pic of my girl Daisy!! She is a blue merle with 2 glass (blue eyes)!!