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Saltydog Catahoulas
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« on: June 20, 2012, 05:00:45 pm » |
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Sorry fellas, I'm not much of a forum guy. At this point, I just wanted to address the "rumor issue"---we are still alive and well.
I will tell you this about the dogs we raise, we are interested in dogs that are excelling in the woods, and we breed with that in mind. I do keep an eye open for the pups that would make someone a fine baypen prospect. But the majority of what we raise are pretty gritty. I have not been in the baypen scene for 15 years probably. Did that, got the tee-shirt, moved on.
This is our approach to breeding catahoulas--------
1) We will not breed any dog that does not go to livestock, (particularly hogs)---I want my dogs to put a mouth on and shut down a hog--I like grit.
2) Next, we want disposition--I prefer dogs that are not skittish or people agressive(not to be confused with natural wariness and protecting it's territory from strangers), I want my dogs to bond well with the folks that feed them.
3)Next, I want conformation--for speed and toughness and plenty of wind and longevity. I like my dogs in the 60-85 lb range. I feel if a dog is put together right, he will not only last through the day, but will last for years. I want athletes.
4) The last thing we look for is color--this is when I am not so color-blind-when I have the above package, then color is the icing on the cake. If all was equal, pretty dog does not eat anymore than an ugly dog.
But then again, I believe most breeders are looking for these qualities too. If a dog does what you want, then that's a good dog, right?
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