A breed of dog. Specifically, the Louisiana State Dog, aka the Catahoula Cur, The Catahoula Hog Dog, the Louisiana Leopard Dog and Louisiana Catahoula.
One of the most versatile hunting
dogs known to man. They are pointers, setters, grounders,
coon dogs, bear dogs, hog dogs, retrievers and herders.
Physically known for their speckled or 'leopard' coats and blue eyes, a catahoula can be any color or combinations of colors.
Aggressive or aloof with strangers, but
loyal to its pack. A catahoula is independent, protective and territorial.
Abney Catahoulas have been used for Search and Rescue, Narcotics Detection, working cattle, horses, and
sheep, hunting deer, squirrel,
raccoon, wild hogs, black bear, and
mountain lion.