My Aunt and Uncle have a Catahoula for a companion only. They wanted that breed and paid good money for it knowing it was going to be a yard dog. So, some people do like these dogs for non-hunting purposes.
The Wife had good intentions I give her that, something my wife would not do. But, like others have said probably research the breeders and do your homework when paying that kind of money for a dog.
My 2 cents worth
