My Catahoula/mix_ A.R.F./C.U.R.S.
Since gagirl introduced me to the breed two years ago I have been pining for a Cur (is that negative slang on the breed?). I did not want to drive South to find one and, quite likely, buy from a breeder of whom I had no real knowledge.
While reading through the Cincinnati Enquirer classifieds I found a male, mixed, 85lbs., aprx. ??? one year old. What good furtune!
I went to meet him and ended up coming home with him the same day. I did not plan to bring him home within hours of meeting him only because of the anxiety the dog might suffer. He did balk when I tried to place him in my vehicle and fought to look back at his then home.
This dog started in Tennessee, then went to FL, then to ARF in Muncie, IN., and then to the 'foster home' in Cincy where I picked him up.
I believe the mix is some Boxer breed. Maybe the vet can help there. ARF could not give me a definitive age. I believe he is older as his temperament is VERY relaxed. He likes to run but is not excitable. He wants to lay his head in my lap and 'snuggle' for lack of a better term. This is the first dog I have had as an adult. I had a Husky/Border Collie as a teen that, of course, was a work breed and VERY energetic. Maybe he is relaxed because I am not giving him enough opportunity to be physical??...he has not resorted to anxious activity such as excessive chewing/destruction.
I have photos and will post as soon as I create a photo bucket account...figure all that out.
THANK you gagirl. I am already considering adopting a playmate for ROY. CURS knows him as Roy Rogers.
Brad
While reading through the Cincinnati Enquirer classifieds I found a male, mixed, 85lbs., aprx. ??? one year old. What good furtune!
I went to meet him and ended up coming home with him the same day. I did not plan to bring him home within hours of meeting him only because of the anxiety the dog might suffer. He did balk when I tried to place him in my vehicle and fought to look back at his then home.
This dog started in Tennessee, then went to FL, then to ARF in Muncie, IN., and then to the 'foster home' in Cincy where I picked him up.
I believe the mix is some Boxer breed. Maybe the vet can help there. ARF could not give me a definitive age. I believe he is older as his temperament is VERY relaxed. He likes to run but is not excitable. He wants to lay his head in my lap and 'snuggle' for lack of a better term. This is the first dog I have had as an adult. I had a Husky/Border Collie as a teen that, of course, was a work breed and VERY energetic. Maybe he is relaxed because I am not giving him enough opportunity to be physical??...he has not resorted to anxious activity such as excessive chewing/destruction.
I have photos and will post as soon as I create a photo bucket account...figure all that out.
THANK you gagirl. I am already considering adopting a playmate for ROY. CURS knows him as Roy Rogers.
Brad
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Here is our Catahoula...."Cody".
Getting a kiss from Max (half black lab/half husky).
Cody weights 75 pounds. For the first 2.3 years, I thought he was a dog with ADHD. ...and I am not kidding. Wound tight...until it was time to sleep. I don't think he slowed down to eat!
We actually took him to the vet on two different occasions because I did not think he was getting enough to eat and/or nutrition (we spend the money on IAM's). Cody is just a well muscled, but thin dog. I have had dogs all my life - German Shepherds, Old English sheepdogs, Beagles, Blue Healers, etc, etc....but Cody is just a different dog.
Stubborn - yes. You MUST teach yours who is the boss. Everybody in the family must teach him who is the boss. Not saying to be mean...but he needs to know.0 -
ain't that cute! 0 -
The Catahoula Cur is like the Catahoula citizens. If you ever watched Cool Hand Luke, then you have the right picture of their indomitable spirit. 0 -
Easy, I am happy you did a rescue and that you have found a good friend. There are a couple good Catahoula Rescue groups and the dog would already be pre screened and vetted too.
Be warned with a full bred Catahoula though. They are VERY HEAD STRONG! Unless you have a good amount of time to spend with a dog that needs attention then a mix is usually best. I love my full bred and will have one as long as I am able. I would have 5 if David would let me! Also Cur is not a negative term when it comes to Catahoulas. Their full title is a Catahoula Leopard Hound or Catahoula Leopard Cur.
Check out the ones here.
http://members5.boardhost.com/catahoularescue/0
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