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Ive bean looking in2 getting a good hunting dog for a wile now. I would go with a beagle but im military and my parents are saying its the only kinda dog they wont take care of for me when im in Afghanistan. There's a story behind it but well save that for later.

Anyone have any opinions on a catahoula leopard ? or any other good dogs?

Im not really in2 a retrieving dog like a lab but more a tracking dog like a hound.

Just wondering what some real like experiences in the woods with some breads are like.

ps. ive had dogs my entire life just never trained and used for hunting.

and yes, barneys thread got me to ask u guys this :p
 
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Hungarian Veshla!!! They track, retieve, point, good family dogs, etc...etc... Great all around hunting/family dog. I myself, have a Golder Retriever, but by brother-in-law bought one of these dogs, and I can say that this animal is something else. Example...I took a bear with my bow, I thought it was a good shot, and he, with no blood to follow sniffed it out. I know I hit the bear good, but my arrow hit the shoulderbone. He sniffed it out. We also tried him out for small game. He pushed out more Woodcock, in one hunt, than we ever had. To top it all off, he was only 6 months old. I can wait till this year! The puppy stages are over now, and I'm sure this dog will come through for us again.
 
Wait, get the dog after you return and when you'll have the proper time to devote to training and bonding with the dog. You'll end up with a better pet and hunting companion. Otherwise, you're basically going to create a situation where a canine "athlete" is either barred inside or chained up outside for much of the time at your parent's home while you're out of the country. Not fun for the dog and not fun for your folks either.
 
X-man said:
Wait, get the dog after you return and when you'll have the proper time to devote to training and bonding with the dog. You'll end up with a better pet and hunting companion. Otherwise, you're basically going to create a situation where a canine "athlete" is either barred inside or chained up outside for much of the time at your parent's home while you're out of the country. Not fun for the dog and not fun for your folks either.
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+1, & good luck in the sandbox, stay sharp!

Cheers
Jay
 
X-man said:
Wait, get the dog after you return and when you'll have the proper time to devote to training and bonding with the dog. You'll end up with a better pet and hunting companion. Otherwise, you're basically going to create a situation where a canine "athlete" is either barred inside or chained up outside for much of the time at your parent's home while you're out of the country. Not fun for the dog and not fun for your folks either.
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:agree:

Then get the Beagle :D
 
I have to agree also with getting the dog on your return. Bonding with the dog will pay off in spades in the field. Good luck and be safe on your mission.
 
I too agree with the above statement. That said, I've owned two Catahoulas. One is still with us & the other (I gave to the father in law) is in the happy hunting grounds. They are great dogs but do require a firm owner as they are smart dogs, sometimes too f@&king smart for their own good. DO NOT GET AN ALPHA DOG FROM THE LITTER if you have never owned one before. This is a mistake I made when I purchased my first, still with me today & I'm convinced some days he still thinks he owns me. They are very loyal dogs, almost to a fault, & coy around strangers. The other thing is that can be very possessive. That can cause problems with other dogs pets, people, or trying to take something away from them. Tricks like hand feeding them as pups & getting in their face help that last problem. They have to know your boss right from day one. Because unlike some other dogs they have a tendency to constantly test your authority. The dogs are relatively healthy, but I would steer clear of pups with two blue eyes with a prominently white face. This can be a sign of pending deafness or sterility. They make excellent coon & coyote hunters and have been told they do well deer hunting. Strong and robust, so you have to watch their condition when running them. In his youth, I watch my dog run with a cut paw & icicles hanging off his nutz.:eek: they don't always know when to shut it down! If you can try and find some videos of them working live stock, single or in pairs. Their amazing dogs, but I can't say it enough, they need a firm owner or they'll run a muck!!!
 
Visula is the way to go......The hunt well and are sweet hearts.....also wait till you get back, you need to bond with the pup as much as you can while it is still small.
 
Airborn!!!!!!!!!

First let me say good luck brother!!!! Afghanistan sucks!!!!
as for the dog issue..... ive always felt picking a good x breed was part of the fun of getting a hunting dog. something with different hunting traits. a retreiver terrierx. or a sight hound smell hound x. i know my next one will either be a retreiver hound x or a hound terrier cross. if your just a good'ol country boy like me you want something that can stand the cold( lab) crossed with a tuff coyote scrappin' terrier(staffie). mixed breeds generaly dont have the health problems pure breds do. take your time and have fun meeting your new hunting buddy!
 
I had a viszla for many years and can say it was the best dog i ever owned.You wont find a better companion outside or inside.Great with kids/strangers.Will point all day and works close.These are high energy dogs that need exercise everyday,,,not walk but runs.Wait till you get home from overseas to get your pup.Its worth the wait i promise.
 
not only am I gona wait till i get home but I found out 2day that 150akers of family land in Cape Breton Nova Scotia is being transferd over to my name! I wont be able to afford to live there for another 2-3 years but im psyched. small price to pay. It sucks to take that long but no dout about it that's when ill get my hunting companion.

boys i mean im super psyched ! practically grew up there, really good chunk of land.
 
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I too agree with the above statement. That said, I've owned two Catahoulas. One is still with us & the other (I gave to the father in law) is in the happy hunting grounds. They are great dogs but do require a firm owner as they are smart dogs, sometimes too f@&king smart for their own good. DO NOT GET AN ALPHA DOG FROM THE LITTER if you have never owned one before. This is a mistake I made when I purchased my first, still with me today & I'm convinced some days he still thinks he owns me. They are very loyal dogs, almost to a fault, & coy around strangers. The other thing is that can be very possessive. That can cause problems with other dogs pets, people, or trying to take something away from them. Tricks like hand feeding them as pups & getting in their face help that last problem. They have to know your boss right from day one. Because unlike some other dogs they have a tendency to constantly test your authority. The dogs are relatively healthy, but I would steer clear of pups with two blue eyes with a prominently white face. This can be a sign of pending deafness or sterility. They make excellent coon & coyote hunters and have been told they do well deer hunting. Strong and robust, so you have to watch their condition when running them. In his youth, I watch my dog run with a cut paw & icicles hanging off his nutz.:eek: they don't always know when to shut it down! If you can try and find some videos of them working live stock, single or in pairs. Their amazing dogs, but I can't say it enough, they need a firm owner or they'll run a muck!!!
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I own a catahoula,you pretty well summed up my dog.Out of all the breeds I've had this is a real test at times.
 
northrunner said:
I own a catahoula,you pretty well summed up my dog.Out of all the breeds I've had this is a real test at times.
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Don't get me wrong I love this dog & will probably get another someday. But they are definitely not your average dog & I would not recommend one to someone looking for some breed as laid back, as say a Lab. My dog has been a good friend and a hell of a watch dog, just not the average guys idea of a pet. If you live in the country, hunt and can spend the time to properly train a Catahoula you can have one of the best dogs ever. But patients is a virtue as an owner.
 
X-man said:
Wait, get the dog after you return and when you'll have the proper time to devote to training and bonding with the dog. You'll end up with a better pet and hunting companion. Otherwise, you're basically going to create a situation where a canine "athlete" is either barred inside or chained up outside for much of the time at your parent's home while you're out of the country. Not fun for the dog and not fun for your folks either.
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+1

get the dog after your tour....when your leave starts. That way you can spend the time to bond and start trining. I did just that and it paid off.
 
DANCESWITHEMPTIES said:
Don't get me wrong I love this dog & will probably get another someday. But they are definitely not your average dog & I would not recommend one to someone looking for some breed as laid back, as say a Lab. My dog has been a good friend and a hell of a watch dog, just not the average guys idea of a pet. If you live in the country, hunt and can spend the time to properly train a Catahoula you can have one of the best dogs ever. But patients is a virtue as an owner.
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Yep we love ours too,lucky we have a very active family but there's definitly no tiring a catahoula out.:)I think waiting till you get back is great advice.
 
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