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Title: Good Dog Read.... Post by: MrsLouisianaHogDog on February 26, 2014, 01:46:17 pm Stumbled across this read on a blog of a native out here. Thought it was a good read, and I felt compelled to share it.
Taken from: http://catahoulahogdog.blogspot.com/ Friday, February 21, 2014 The Typical Catahoula Hog Dog Buyer The Typical Catahoula Hog Dog Buyer? What kind of title is this? Well this article is written in defense of my friends, the dogs, AND the breeders of the best hog dogs in the world: Catahoula. But more so, this article is in defense of the dogs who like the breeders, have suffered heart ache, abuse, disrespect, and neglect in the hands of humans who do not understand Catahoulas (or MOST other living beings). How have we(humans) collectively speaking, gotten so out of touch with nature?(and other living beings, human or otherwise) The typical Catahoula hog dog buyer wants to buy a finished dog, and this is the same complaint I hear from almost every other breeder of the top dogs too. It is like 95% of the people who call me wanting to buy a "hog dog", want it finished, and think this is an "easy" way to be up and running? Well the truth is, a well bred, WELL RAISED, properly trained, AND finished CATAHOULA that was raised, trained and hunts hogs hard, for someone whom they love and know they can trust to back them up when it gets down and dirty will most likely not hunt for "a new owner" anytime soon, if ever. And... "Why?", you ask. Because the dog doesn't know if the new owner will be like the only person they have ever loved and TRUSTED ENOUGH TO RISK THEIR LIFE in the service of hog hunting! Because the dog doesn't know if the new owner will BE CONSIDERATE ENOUGH to take them into the house when it is freezing outside for 72 hours straight, who will be glad to pay whatever it takes at the vet office to put them back together again AFTER GOING INTO HARMS WAY TO SERVE THAT PERSON THEY KNOW AND TRUST. Because the dog doesn't know if the new owner will ALWAYS bring the dogs into the skinning shed AND the camp interior after a hard cold AND SUCCESSFUL hunt especially after "THE DOGS" ARE bringing home the bacon(that you are now bragging on!). Because the dog doesn't know if the new owner will be their best friend year round allowing them to run around the yard HOPEFULLY every day to get some much needed exercise while we(their servant who feeds them AND CLEANS out feces from their kennel)even if "we" can't hunt because it is too hot in the summertime. Because the dog doesn't know if the new owner will understand that a dog with 3 broken ribs STILL NEEDS TO EAT, AND will most likely NOT hunt FOR YOU OR ANYONE ELSE for AT LEAST 6 months because they NEED TO heal up after the last train wreck THAT YOU drove them into(and they were willing to risk their life to serve you?). That's why! Posted by Marcus de la Houssaye at 7:23 AM Title: Re: Good Dog Read.... Post by: Nannyslayer on February 26, 2014, 02:22:13 pm Good read. I know I sure wouldn't sell any of our Catahoula's for any reason at this moment. If we ever are to a point of HAVING to sell, they will go to close friends that I know will treat em right and hunt them like their supposed to be hunted.
Title: Re: Good Dog Read.... Post by: justincorbell on February 26, 2014, 03:35:01 pm Stumbled across this read on a blog of a native out here. Thought it was a good read, and I felt compelled to share it. Taken from: http://catahoulahogdog.blogspot.com/ Friday, February 21, 2014 The Typical Catahoula Hog Dog Buyer The Typical Catahoula Hog Dog Buyer? What kind of title is this? Well this article is written in defense of my friends, the dogs, AND the breeders of the best hog dogs in the world: Catahoula. But more so, this article is in defense of the dogs who like the breeders, have suffered heart ache, abuse, disrespect, and neglect in the hands of humans who do not understand Catahoulas (or MOST other living beings). How have we(humans) collectively speaking, gotten so out of touch with nature?(and other living beings, human or otherwise) im not 100% sure that he really understands what makes a dog do the things it does, a dog ain't hunting to make you happy he is doing it because HE knows no different. The typical Catahoula hog dog buyer wants to buy a finished dog, and this is the same complaint I hear from almost every other breeder of the top dogs too. It is like 95% of the people who call me wanting to buy a "hog dog", want it finished, and think this is an "easy" way to be up and running? Well the truth is, a well bred, WELL RAISED, properly trained, AND finished CATAHOULA that was raised, trained and hunts hogs hard, for someone whom they love and know they can trust to back them up when it gets down and dirty will most likely not hunt for "a new owner" anytime soon, if ever. I can't disagree more about the above, I understand and personally practice taking a new dog home and giving him a few days to adjust to his new pack/ surroundings BUT in my humble opinion A dog that was hunting for you dang sure better hunt for me in a week or so's time and if he doesn't then no matter how good he was prior to my ownership he is a cull to me in my yard and in my eyes, a hog dog goes hunting because it is in his DNA coursing thru his veins and is the reason for his existence, not because he wants to make me or you happy or for us to "love" him. affection or "love" shown towards a dog is the by product of a dog that does his job day in and day out asking nothing in return, because we as humans grow attached to those that serve us loyally. Do I "love" my dogs, I reckon so, i'll be the first to admit that there are a couple in my yard that I will have a hard time with loosing when they are gone. I also think that I like them more than they like me lol. I am 100% comfortable saying that you could come to my house right now and grab my grown dogs, go to the woods with em and they would hunt for you same as they do me, theres a couple guys on here that will back me up on that because they have done just that and the dogs worked for them same as they do me. And... "Why?", you ask. Because the dog doesn't know if the new owner will be like the only person they have ever loved and TRUSTED ENOUGH TO RISK THEIR LIFE in the service of hog hunting! again, I think this is WAY OFF, see above. Because the dog doesn't know if the new owner will BE CONSIDERATE ENOUGH to take them into the house when it is freezing outside for 72 hours straight, who will be glad to pay whatever it takes at the vet office to put them back together again AFTER GOING INTO HARMS WAY TO SERVE THAT PERSON THEY KNOW AND TRUST. Again, some folks are making vets some RICH sons of guns, whats wrong with being self sustaining not needing to bring a dog in every time he gets cut down? And, I have never personally brought my dogs inside when it gets below freezing,(doesn't happen often around my area anyhow) I take 10 extra minutes of time when feeding to put fresh hay in their kennels........NOW I will say that these past cold snaps had me a hair nervous when temps dipped into the teens due to having young dogs outside so I asked for others opinions on this site regarding them and guess what, I was told "fresh hay, doors facing south and they will be fine, and surprise surprise they were. (One of many reasons I frequent this site) By the way to those that responded, thanks for the info. Because the dog doesn't know if the new owner will ALWAYS bring the dogs into the skinning shed AND the camp interior after a hard cold AND SUCCESSFUL hunt especially after "THE DOGS" ARE bringing home the bacon(that you are now bragging on!). My hog dogs ain't living in the house, period. after a hunt, successful or not they all get fed and fed well no matter what time of day or night but they ain't coming inside because they did good, I don't get handed extras for doing my job and I bet you don't either, you get a paycheck and the chance to do it all over again tomorrow to continue earning your spot with the company just like your dogs do in exchange for room and board. Because the dog doesn't know if the new owner will be their best friend year round allowing them to run around the yard HOPEFULLY every day to get some much needed exercise while we(their servant who feeds them AND CLEANS out feces from their kennel)even if "we" can't hunt because it is too hot in the summertime. I agree with this kinda, but once again he kinda makes himself into an ambassador of dogs instead of just another responsible dog owner like the next guy.......this isn't out of the ordinary for anyone I know or hunt with and I bet it isn't for you and your hunting buddies either. Because the dog doesn't know if the new owner will understand that a dog with 3 broken ribs STILL NEEDS TO EAT, AND will most likely NOT hunt FOR YOU OR ANYONE ELSE for AT LEAST 6 months because they NEED TO heal up after the last train wreck THAT YOU drove them into(and they were willing to risk their life to serve you?). Once again, a bit over the top for me, this goes directly back to being a responsible dog owner, something we should all do without giving it a second thought. Again, I believe Dogs hunt because it was bred into them, period, they don't have to love you, hell they don't even have to like you to be good hunting dogs......and thats a fact, the yellow dogs I now keep are born almost wild it seems, not wanting and/or caring to be touched by me from a very early age (they all come around for me but I put in the necessary time with em so they will allow me to catch them when needed) and they do just about everything they can to stay away from other people, which I personally prefer anyhow. That's why! Posted by Marcus de la Houssaye at 7:23 AM Mrs. Crystale, I think his intent is good and Im sure by his post that he has good dogs and takes great care of them but He himself seems to be a bit out of touch with nature as well based off what im getting out of his post, yes it is our responsibility to take proper care of ours animals BUT some of this is a bit over the top in my eyes. I'll post my differences in opinion in red. I hope I don't come off as rude or a know it all because I will be the first to say that I am far from it and that I learn something new about my mutts just every time I go to the woods. I guess in a way I almost look at my dogs as co-workers, a good working partnership if you will, they do everything they can to stop a hog and I do everything I can to help em succeed and assist em when they need it. Hope you see where i'm coming from Mrs. krystale, I enjoy reading your posts and advice on things, it is obvious that you yourself are a very well versed hog hunter with a good understanding of dogs and what makes em tick, hope this comes across the way I intended it to and is not misconstrued. Justin Corbell Title: Re: Good Dog Read.... Post by: slimhogdog on February 26, 2014, 04:09:10 pm I know of the fella that wrote that. He actually brought his dogs down here and hunted with a buddy of mine. His dogs bayed turtles while my buddy bayed hogs.
Title: Re: Good Dog Read.... Post by: cantexduck on February 26, 2014, 05:10:21 pm The only good part I see is , take care of your dogs. It is really simple.
Looks like all the other blogs I have seen. Just someone else with dogs that never hunt. Title: Re: Good Dog Read.... Post by: djhogdogger on February 26, 2014, 05:15:12 pm I would never go as far as too second guess what a dog thinks but we have had several dogs of different breeds who were VERY loyal to only one person. A catahoula, a ptbull, and a mix breed. As to why, im not sure.
Title: Re: Good Dog Read.... Post by: djhogdogger on February 26, 2014, 05:18:41 pm I provide a barrel stuffed with hay in the winter with extra rations but our hog dogs AINT coming in the house when its cold.
Title: Re: Good Dog Read.... Post by: MrsLouisianaHogDog on February 26, 2014, 07:14:06 pm I guess I was mainly caught on the demeanor/over all message of it.....it was just refreshing to read something in a hunter's blog that emphasized taking good care of your dogs. I've just seen so many people across the net as well as in person not taking even "decent" care of their dogs it's sad. I didn't mean to imply the specifics, such as if you don't bring your dog inside when it's cold you're not a good owner or something. We had snow here and my dogs were outside as usual, bundled up in their houses.
It was the over all message I was looking at. @Justin: No worries. I see where you are coming from :) Title: Re: Good Dog Read.... Post by: jdt on February 26, 2014, 07:44:38 pm i won't call that guy an idiot , but i will say he don't know his ass from a hole in the ground !
Title: Re: Good Dog Read.... Post by: BigFool on February 26, 2014, 07:51:34 pm I agree with a lot of what the blog said and Justin BUT I have one of those dogs that he will only hunt for me. He won't for anyone else mainly because of what we been through but he won't let any of my hunting buddies catch him. He was given to me at two years old and for well over a year went through many battles but are well on our way now. One other person he will hunt for kill for and die for is his FAVORITE person THE BOSS (aka my wife). But his pups along with the rest of my cats will work for others. But there are a select few with any breed that are I guess different or one man/woman dogs. I have had two one was a pit bull the other is this cat, and a yellow BMC that may be the same way she is still young but shows some of the same characteristics.
Title: Re: Good Dog Read.... Post by: djhogdogger on February 26, 2014, 08:52:21 pm I guess I was mainly caught on the demeanor/over all message of it.....it was just refreshing to read something in a hunter's blog that emphasized taking good care of your dogs. I've just seen so many people across the net as well as in person not taking even "decent" care of their dogs it's sad. I didn't mean to imply the specifics, such as if you don't bring your dog inside when it's cold you're not a good owner or something. We had snow here and my dogs were outside as usual, bundled up in their houses. It was the over all message I was looking at. @Justin: No worries. I see where you are coming from :) Oh I didnt think that you wete implying that at all. What I posted was just an after though after reading the post. I was actually chuckling when I posted that my dogs wont be coming in the house. Im glad to see hog hunteres taking good care of their dogs :) Title: Re: Good Dog Read.... Post by: MrsLouisianaHogDog on February 26, 2014, 08:54:28 pm I guess I was mainly caught on the demeanor/over all message of it.....it was just refreshing to read something in a hunter's blog that emphasized taking good care of your dogs. I've just seen so many people across the net as well as in person not taking even "decent" care of their dogs it's sad. I didn't mean to imply the specifics, such as if you don't bring your dog inside when it's cold you're not a good owner or something. We had snow here and my dogs were outside as usual, bundled up in their houses. It was the over all message I was looking at. @Justin: No worries. I see where you are coming from :) Oh I didnt think that you wete implying that at all. What I posted was just an after though after reading the post. I was actually chuckling when I posted that my dogs wont be coming in the house. Im glad to see hog hunteres taking good care of their dogs :) Yes m'aam! I wasn't directing that at anyone in particular either, I was using that as an example since a couple folks mentioned it. 8) |