Catahoula Leopard Dogs, also known as Catahoula Curs, are intelligent, loyal, independent, protective and highly entertaining. Because of their working background, Catahoulas require constant mental stimulation and hard physical exercise to be good companions. They are an assertive and dominant breed who will take over a household if given the chance. With proper training these dogs make wonderful companions and family dogs. Catahoulas excel at working livestock, hunting all kinds of wild game, search & rescue, protection, and police work.