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ADOPTED ON 02-13-16: This pup is clown! She lays her chest on the ground and sticks her butt up in the air and waggs her tail when she wants to play!! This beautiful girl will steal your heart the second you meet her! She is a Lab/Catahoula mix and we be 12 weeks on January 5, 2016. Ash was found under a shed in a local schoolyard with her mom and siblings. Mom did her best to keep them safe until animal control picked them up and got them to a foster home. Now she has a full belly and a warm place to sleep and play with her brothers and sisters.
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Ash is a bundle of love. She watches every move and is always at your side. She is a sweet girl that loves kids. She lacks no confidence with her small size. She loves to cuddle and play with her toys. She has been very receptive to the crate and potty training. She is constantly on the go but keeps a close eye on where you are. She is very smart.
Through no fault of their own, dogs in the south are left by the road to make it on their own, over and over again. Ash and her 5 siblings were victims of being born in a place where there are many dogs and no solutions. Ash’s story is heartfelt, she was found by a stranger who could not take care of the pups herself but stopped anyways and got them to someone who could. This chain of hero’s have a network in the south and each of them has a small part that helps these extraordinary dogs to safety. The remarkable people who make rescue achievable could not walk away from Ash and her 5 siblings even though she had 10 dogs herself—now she has at least 15. We can’t ever envision having 15 dogs in our own home, nerveless, puppies but a rescuer’s spirit is pure and giving. Puppies come into this world with a clean slate. Ash’s life is full of play, good food, afternoon naps in the sun and kisses daily from her rescuer that examines every spot on her.
Catahoula and Labs generally will live long lives of 10 to 14 years and both are one of the most popular breeds in the USA because they are loyal, loving, affectionate and patient, making great family dogs. They are highly intelligent, good-natured, very willing and eager to please; they are among the top choices for service dog work. They love to play, especially in water, never wanting to pass up the opportunity for a good swim.
These lively dogs have an excellent, reliable, temperament and are friendly, superb with children and equable with other dogs. They crave human leadership and need to feel as though they are part of the family and are easily trained. This breed of dog is wonderful with people of all ages, interact well with children.
As all puppies need a lot of love and patience, Ash would make a wonderful addition to a family willing to give her the commitment. In turn, she will worm her way into your heart and delight you with her puppy antics!
Ash is in excellent health, ready to leap into your heart and go to her FUR-ever home. If you are the type that want to make a difference this year to a deserving dog in need, Ash will thank you every day and fill your life with laughter and licks. Our adopters are the most wonderful people who stand to be the last chapter of their rescue story, and the first chapter of their new forever lives!
This dog cannot be adopted to Massachusetts residents due to new laws
regarding rescue dogs being prohibited from adoption.
Please contact Patricia Cabral at: 617-626-1786 or
Mike Cahill at: 617-626-1794 for questions regarding what dogs you are allowed to adopt.
ABOUT THE BREED
Catahoula Leopard Dogs have a gentle family spirit. Easily comfortable playing on the carpet with children. Gentle, wise and easygoing, they make an agreeable family dog and warm-hearted friend. They are naturally protective of their home and family, and make excellent watch/guard dogs.
Catahoula’s are exceptionally intelligent and loyal. However, they are also a highly energetic and very assertive breed. They are affectionate and sensitive to their owner. As one owner puts it, they are “strong” and “made of whipcord and leather”. They are very protective of their family
CHILDREN AND PETS
Some describe the Catahoula as a great babysitter for kids. The Catahoula is suitable for families with children, but despite his family loyalty and protectiveness, all dogs should always be supervised in the presence of toddlers or young children.
Always teach children how to approach and touch dogs, and always supervise any interactions between dogs and young children to prevent any mouthing, biting, or ear or tail pulling on the part of either party. Teach your child never to approach any dog while he’s sleeping or eating and not to try to take the dog’s food away. No dog should ever be left unsupervised with a child.
Catahoula’s get along well with other dogs. All adult dogs regardless of the breed, they may require more of an adjustment period before they welcome the company of another dog. To ensure the best relationship, choose a dog of the opposite sex. Make introductions in a neutral area away from your home.
PUPPIES BEHAVIOR, GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Each stage of Puppy Growth and development is fascinating; by the time it reaches its first birthday a puppy is considered a mature, adult dog. Puppy Growth rate is fast compared to humans, just compare a puppy of 8 weeks to a baby of the same age.
One of the most common questions asked about a puppy’s growth and development rate refers to the eventual size of the puppy. How big will the puppy grow? How can you determine the adult size of a puppy? A young puppy is tiny and cute – everyone loves puppies! But will the puppy be suited to your environment? How much exercise will be required for a full grown dog? Will the puppy be a suitable pet for children? The breed of the puppy will determine the answers to these questions. A general response to the size and growth rate of a puppy and the adult size of a puppy is therefore not possible – it needs to be specific to the puppy’s breed.
3 to 7 Weeks Old
| Weaned between the ages of 3 and 7 weeks | |
| During the ages of 3 to 7 weeks its first teeth, or milk teeth will appear | |
| Taught basic behavior disciplines from its mother | |
| Develop by socializing with other dogs and animals and people | |
| Will stand up and start walking | |
| At the age of 3 weeks a puppy will develop its sense of smell | |
| At 3 weeks the puppy will begin to bark and show social development such as wagging its tail, growling and baring its teeth | |
| Up to the age of 4 weeks the mother will be with the puppy almost constantly | |
| The puppy has good use of its legs and is able to chase | |
| Between 4 and 5 weeks the mother will gradually spend time away from her puppies | |
| Rapid growth and development rate at this stage | |
| Interaction with litter mates leading to Order of Dominance | |
| After weaning puppies need to receive a series of vaccines in order to develop immunity on their own. Vaccinations for puppies generally include distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parainfluenza, parvovirus, rabies, and sometimes Bordetella |
7 to 12 weeks
| Puppies are usually found new homes at this age it starts focusing attention on its owner rather than other puppies | |
| The first fear period of the puppy begins | |
| A puppy starts to learn it name but still has a short attention span | |
| The puppy will start house training | |
| At first, the puppy should be fed four times a day. (Feedings should be reduced to twice a day by the time a puppy is mature or even once a day in the case of a dog that gets little exercise) | |
| The puppies motor skills improve | |
| The puppy will use its basic instincts to naturally explore its new environment and the different things within it | |
| Puppies will still sleep a lot and grow as they are sleeping. During times of stress, a dog raises its hackles – the hair along the neck and spine | |
| Puppy training must begin and pups need to be made aware of your rules |
8 months to 1 year
| Feeding frequency should be considered – reduce to 2 or 3 meals per day | |
| Some dogs reach sexual maturity at the age of eight months | |
| The puppy is old enough to start Obedience Classes or a professional training program | |
| The puppy would have grown to approximately half to three quarters the size of and adult | |
| Female dogs would have probably reached their eventually height but will to continue to’fill out’ |
12 months old
| Puppies are now considered to have finished their development and growth rate and are viewed as adult dogs. | |
| Although sexually mature beforehand, a dog usually does not attain full growth until at least its first birthday. |
12 to 16 weeks
| The first of the permanent teeth will work through | |
| Ensure the puppy has plenty of attention and toys to play with | |
| At this age a puppy might demonstrate Pack Leader Behavior and test who is the Boss. A puppy will challenge your authority | |
| Puppy Growth and Development & Behavior between 4 and 8 months | |
| The adult teeth continue to come through and during this time puppies need to chew! The incisors and the canines are very important because the dog bites and tears at its food with these teeth | |
| Provide them with items to chew | |
| The confidence of the puppy will now have grown as would its physical size | |
| The puppy will be showing interest in chasing other Puppies at this age and starts to become independent |
IMPORTANT POINTS ABOUT PACK LEADERS
It is a natural instinct for a dog to have an order in its pack, therefore, the only way your relationship with your dog can be a complete success you must be the pack leader:
- When we humans live with dogs,we become their pack
- The entire pack cooperates under asingle leader
- Lines are clearly defined andrules are set
- Dogs communicateshis displeasure with growling and eventually biting
- Humans MUST be higherup in the order than the dog.
- The humans must be the onesmaking the decisions, not the dogs.
HOUSETRAINING
Schedule Feeding Time – Find your dog’s schedule so that you can work with that
- Feed your dog on a regular schedule time, always within a half hour of the time
Schedule Water – Help your dog bee successful
- Keep a schedule for water, however, you should design a schedule that fits you
- Remove the water dish after the first feeding in the morning
- After the night feeding, leave water dish for two hours, then take it up
- Before your last walk for the night, put the water dish down about an hour before
- Then walk your dog 45 minutes after he has had water. There will might be days where that might be an exception for water.
Schedule Walking Time – Find your dog’s schedule, then gently move it to your schedule.
- Start by taking the dog out every two hours for two days, if he goes every two hours,
- Then take him out every three hours, for two days,
- Until you reach the time frame you need – every six hours—eight hours etc
One accident in the house, there is a urine smell that the dog detects and his instinct to continue mark where he smells urine. This is how wild dogs let other dogs know that this territory is taken and for dogs not in the pack to go elsewhere. If your dog has an accident in the house, spray the area with 3 parts vinegar and 1 part water, brush with a soft brush, put a towel on top to absorb the liquid, then take it outside where you want him to go, take it out of the bag and put it on the ground, praise your dog when he goes outside.
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WHAT THE ADOPTION FEE PAYS FOR
| Worm Puppies Every 2 Weeks Till 12 Weeks | Worm Every Month Till Six Months | Pregnant & nursing momma’s wormed more | After That Dogs should be wormed every three months |
| 1ST DHPP | Giardia Snap Test | BloodTests | Office Visit Fee – at least five Visits |
| 2ND DHPP | Heart Worm Snap Test | Antibiotics | Health Certificate |
| 3RD DHPP | Parvo Snap Test | Ear & Eye Medication | Skin Scraping |
| Bordetalla | Fecal Test | Flea & Tick Medication | Transport |
| Rabies | Ear Test | X-Rays | Spay / Neuter |
| Kennel Cough Booster | Eye Test | Dewormer | Collars |
| Leptospirosis | Corona Booster | HW Pills | Head Cones |
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Application instructions: click the link below to apply for adoption of this dog.
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FROM THE CATAHOULA OWNERS
PET COMPATIBILITY
- I love this breed because they are very loyal and not aggressive.
~Erica G, owner of a Catahoula Leopard Dog
- We just adopted our second Catahoula puppy and they are the laziest and low maintenance dogs I have ever owned, lol. We have fallen madly in love with the Catahoula breed but I have yet to see any working from these dogs! Lol
~Robin Lynn Williams, owner of a Catahoula
A LOVING FAMILY DOG
- My boyfriend has had his Catahoula for four years and she is one of the sweetest dogs I know. She is very protective but so very loving at the same time. Since I’ve come to live with him she likes to stick close to me while he’s at work, and while we already knew she’d be great with the baby we’re expecting it’s comforting to see the facts back this up.
~Maryah M, owner of a Catahoula Leopard Dog
- These dogs are loyal and offer the best protection. And they’re great with little kids
~Medusa, owner of a Catahoula Leopard Dog
GOOD WATCHDOG WHO LOVES CHILDREN
- Our Catahoula/Bloodhound mix is the best of both worlds. She loves children and is an extremely good watchdog.
~Joan M., owner of a Catahoula Leopard Dog
Quick Facts
- weight:45 – 90 pounds
- height:20 – 26 inches
- Life Span: 10 to 14 years
- Color(s): Black, blue, yellow, red with our without patches
Ideal Human Companions
- Active Singles
- Families with Children
Trademark Traits
- Active
- Gentle
- Loyal
- Easy to Train
- Intelligent
- Loyal
- Playful
- Protective
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- Introducing Your Dog to a New Home
- Cesar’s House Rules
- How do I stop a dog from jumping?
Click the expand button in the lower right corner of each video to view full-screen. See Cesar Millan’s tips on dog behavior.
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- Always teach children how to approach and touch dogs
- Always supervise any interactions between dogs and young children to prevent any biting or ear or tail pulling on the part of either party.
- Teach your child never to approach any dog while he’s eating or sleeping or to try to take the dog’s food away. No dog, no matter how friendly, should ever be left unsupervised with a child.
- Children need to be taught how to approach and touch dogs, and always supervise any interactions between dogs and young children.
- No dog should ever be left unsupervised with a child because often-young children don’t understand that a cute little dog, or any dog, might not want “love and kisses.”
- Never let young children pick up a puppy or small dog. Instead, make them sit on the floor with the dog in their lap. Pay attention to the dog’s body language, and put him safely in his crate if he appears to be unhappy or uncomfortable with the child’s attention.
- Always teach children how to approach and touch dogs, and always supervise any interactions between dogs.
- Teach your child never to approach any dog while he’s eating or sleeping or to try to take the dog’s food away. No dog should ever be left unsupervised with a child.
- Be prepared dogs will protect themselves
- Most important, it is your responsibility to make sure that your children and the dog are supervised at all times and safe. You cannot leave it up to the dog, the dog is an animal and will behave like an animal. They rely on us to guide and protect them, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
- THIS IS YOUR JOB, NOT THE DOG
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