For a book about a dog as colourful as his name implies, The Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog delights the reader with a rich combination of fact and myth. The book traces the history of this little known, but fascinating breed. Find out how this unusual breed was developed and see for yourself, in the many photographs, how beautiful and unique he is. In addition to this unique history, the Catahoula is much loved by those familiar with the breed and the book demonstrates why. As a breed, he is extremely versatile, being used for herding, tracking, guarding, companionship and many other duties. The book also details important information for would-be owners, such as traits, uses, purchasing, care and maintenance, health concerns, breeding and genetics, and the standard for showing.