The Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog (Paperback)

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Product Description

This book discusses the history and attributes of the colorful but little-known Carahoula Leopard dog. It also contains a great deal of valuable information for owners and those considering getting a Catahoula. Many illustartions contribute to this book's depiction of the Catahoula as a versatile, beautiful, and unusual breed.

About the Author

Don Aubrey has been breeding Catahoulas for nearly twenty years and is a certified breeder with the National Association of Louisiana Catahoulas. He has been an obedience instructor, as well as a trainer and handler for the Louisiana Search and Rescue Dog Team for many years. His dog, Ladyhawke, was the first Catahoula to receive a Service Champion Award from the National Association of Louisians Catahoulas for her non-profit work in search and rescue. Don is deeply involved with and knowledgeable about this unique and versatile breed.

Product Details

• Paperback: 113 pages
• Publisher: Doral Publishing; illustrated edition edition (April 25, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0944875440
• ISBN-13: 978-0944875445
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #245,659 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I wish there was a part two!, May 15, 2000

By A Customer

I recently adopted an 'unknown breed' dog from a no-kill shelter. While at the Grand Canyon last month, a tourist from Louisiana introduced himself, identified my dog as a Catahoula and gave an overview of the history...naturally I went home, checked the web, and confirmed his background. It has now become a hobby finding more and more information about this fantastic breed. Don Abney's book was a great foundation of knowledge for understanding our new family member and also having fascinating background history to tell my friends/family. All I could ask for is more pictures (color) and a list of reputable breeders/clubs...other than that I highly recommend this book! Thanks Don....

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The definition of "Dog"., February 16, 2001

By	Tracy A. Kachur "lawyerlady" (Amherst, NY USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Finally, a book that discusses this wonderful dog. I adopted a stray dog 12 years ago. I did not know what kind of dog he was, but he was different from all the other dogs I have owned. My vet informed me that he is a Catahoula. He has been my companion ever since. I have been looking for someing more about this great breed and this book answered many questions about my dog, from why he has glass eyes to his need to please. My Catahoula was diagnosed with liver cancer recently, and has about six months left. If someone looked up the word "dog" in the dictionary, there should be a photo of a Catahoula. They are truly great dogs. Thanks for the great read!!

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative, February 26, 2000

By A Customer

As a first time Catahoula owner, I found this book invaluable. There isn't a lot of information available on the breed (compared to others) and after reading the book I felt I had a better understanding of my dog. Mr. Abney covers a wide variety of topics including healh, breeding, and history. The section I found most helpful was the section on breed traits. The pictures are wonderful, even though they're black and white. Your Catahoula will thank you for reading this book!