Diversity's Catahoulas

23/08/2024

Spending last days in the box in the livingroom, more experience are waiting outside. If you see the pictures you may say awwwww what a cuties, but you dont want to change with me at the morning screeming period for sure 🤣😂🤣😂

21/08/2024

As we are going forward in puppy project, they are getting used to voices, what are ingredients of a normal houshold. Normally we watch the Transformers siries during the 4th week, but these pups will be Spiderman pups, already knows almost the full siries. 😅🕷 vacum cleaner, films, cooking voices are very good for them in the living room. End of the week they move to their own house, the housebroken project begins. (Cant wait to run in slippy crocs cross the garden, when we see on camera they are awake ;) )

19/08/2024

Let's go outside

18/08/2024

About the breed:
"Pro: very high prey drive
Con: very high prey drive
Pro: territorial/guarding behaviour
Con: territorial/guarding behaviour
Pro: endless energy
Con: endless energy
Pro: no quit
Con: no quit
Pro: aren´t social butterflies
Con: aren´t social butterflies

I could go on and on -it highly depends on what you want/expect from your dog

If you want a gritty, hunting partner that will have your back they´re perfect. Same goes if you ave a very active lifestyle and aren´t afraid of maybe loosing a few false friends due to the dog.
They´ll hunt for you, guard you, be a perfect partner in nearly every endeavor. And they won´t say no to cuddles. The drive can be satisfied with other exercises if they aren´t hunted but they really shine when they can do waht they were bred to do. They need clear structure and rules and a lot of exercise.

If you want a spotted yard decoration and aren´t very active and just want a dog to cuddle and maybe go for one or two short walks week and visit the dog park than most Catahoulas aren´t for you. In this case i would reccomend a rescue( pure or mix) from a shelter with known temper or another more docile breed."

15/08/2024

Eyes are open, get the party started :D

12/08/2024

The girly group is two weeks old, their eyes are open, but with full bellies, almost everyone slept during the photo shoot :D Bungee 'Zion' (the only boy) loves this activity. I mean sleep, so photography doesn't bother him either. :)

09/08/2024

Zero spend his last day at the Luxury training camp, where the early morning canicross makes him happy. There is a lot to learn in this, even if Aisha is more than experienced running with her Humans, Zero was busy with smells. Unfortunatelly Canicross is not our sport, but more than visible he would love it. Huge thanks to Sulyok/Ferenczi family for helping us out, we had no doubt and worry neither about Zero in these days. 🥰

08/08/2024

11 days after giving birth to Extreme Sports litter 2024. Diversity's IceFlower HIRU, you are just simply amazing! Play some water flirt pole, and run to feed her pups 🥰 good job!

07/08/2024

Skysurf didn't really get excited by the nervous system stimulation, she rather fell asleep during it. 🤩🥰
https://breedingbetterdogs.com/article/early-neurological-stimulation

06/08/2024

Our little ones are growing, and the movement in the box is getting faster and faster. Eyes are slowly opening, we are facing an exciting time 😇🥰

03/08/2024

Here we go: The Extreme Sports Litter
DOB.: 2024. 07.28.
5 pups, 1 male, 4 females
Diversity's Bungee - Blue leopard male with tan and white markings
Diversity's FlowRide - Black solid female with brindle and white markings
Diversity's SnowCross - Blue patchwork female with tan/brindle
Diversity's SkySurf - Blue leopard female with tan/brindle and white markings
Diversity's Surprise - Black solid female with brindle and white star on chest

01/08/2024

We received the greatest possible help from our friends, Zero moved to a training camp / vacation / boarding house for a few days. (As we are busy with the pups and Eloise is in the heat 😬🙄) This little girl is Hanna, the little owner of one of Zero's puppies (Aisha). He is patient and kind to the child, they watch the cartoon together. Although maybe Zero fell asleep ;)
Thank you guys, we are more than calm he is with You 😘

31/07/2024

First week is going fast, we are coming with the infos and names soon 🥰

29/07/2024

I wouldn't say we rushed it. The girls' team arrived at exactly 64 days, with only one bro in the lead. Literally, because He came first and is so perfect that it's no wonder they only gave one of it. We were expecting 3-4 babies, because the Hungarian truth is 3, but one extra. (Hungarian saying) And 1 is the surprise, that's how they became five, and now they just need to get stronger (not really, because they weigh half a kilo) and grow so that they can be the apple of someone's eye. Welcome babies, we've been waiting for you. 🥰
Fingers cross for them, so that everyone stays with us. Hiru is super mom, amazing as always.

29/07/2024

25/07/2024

Happy second Birthday to our fantastic Bridgerton litter (Zero x Hiru 2022.)
Simon, Aisha, Ezra, Sega, Diesel, Siem, Penny, Cody, Bojli always in our heart 🥰

17/07/2024

He looks directly into my heart. 💚

14/07/2024

Happy happy third birthday to our Kumandra litter 2021. (Hiru x Jugo) You are my crazy colorbomb litter, im always happy to see you again 🥰

12/07/2024

❤️Puppy program at our place - This is how 16 weeks goes by on the other side of the puppy fence❤️

Expanding their space: The puppies are born in the living room inside a whelping box. During the first four weeks, it’s crucial to pay close attention to the mother, and this arrangement is the most comfortable. Hiru is a fantastic mom, but we need to gently pray her out of the box from time to time—she’s a bit reluctant to leave the little ones alone at the first days. We trust her instincts and don’t override her decisions, but we’re there if she needs us. At 4 weeks old, the puppies move into their own small house, where they spend their nights in a temperature-controlled, camera-monitored, secure environment. Here, they learn the daily routine and start getting used to the rules that their future owners will expect from them. The small house comes with a little garden, which satisfies their play needs until they’re about 6 weeks old. After that, they graduate to the “nursery,” which encompasses the entire backyard. We gradually expand their living area to help them adapt seamlessly.

Enriching their environment: The real playtime begins in the nursery, where we constantly update toys and activities that match the puppies’ abilities and developmental stages. They have free time to decide what they want to play with. It’s essential for them to encounter different materials, colors, scents, and shapes—our plush toy collection comes in handy. Beyond leisure activities, we actively engage with them during instinct tests, not just as observers but as participants.

Instinct tests: prey drive, herding, scent use, vertical solutions.
We start assessing the instincts that align with the breed’s original breeding purpose. We use flirt pole, observe their chasing drive, herding inclination, and emphasize conscious reward for scent use. The puppies meet interesting things not only within their field of vision but also vertically, as we aim to develop their analytical thinking. High-hung toys or the scent and sight of meat help us in this, along with timely rewards.

Human interactions, shared play, inhibited biting, prohibition, and praise: Our goal isn’t to create little professors for future owners (though it’s not against our wishes). However, there are things the puppies must learn during their 8-16 weeks with us to make life easier for their future families. Early socialization to human interactions is one of these. Shared playtime is essential, teaching them both boundaries and praise. We avoid excessive rules, but it’s much easier to manage a group of puppies if they quickly understand limits. Inhibiting biting is crucial to prevent harm to humans and each other. During this period, the garden echoes with “AAA-AAA!” (No-No) “Whoa!” and “Good job!” sounds.

Laying the foundation for obedience work: treats, attention, eye contact, calmness, deception, rest, crate training, recall: From a very young age, we ensure they have kindergarten-style activities that cover the above aspects. While it might seem self-evident, unfortunately, we’ve met puppies who haven’t received this attention... Proper treat handling is their primary lesson—we take treats from our hand, not along with our hand.
To achieve this, attention and calmness are necessary, which they can also learn this way. Once they understand why treats are given, our task becomes less challenging, and the world opens up for them—basic tasks can now be introduced. We’ve always believed that control is the most crucial lesson. When I call my dog, I want them to come happily and promptly, making me more interesting than external stimuli. Most of our puppies go on to perform some work or sport in their new homes, so we like to lay the groundwork for crate training. Traveling and resting are essential. We acclimate the puppies to their travel crates, which become their oasis of calm. Meanwhile, we ourselves melt with delight because there’s nothing cuter than an 8-week-old puppy doing heelwork, doing scent indication, or almost has a "full catch".

Special needs: Sometimes, we know in advance that a puppy will end up in an environment with specific expectations. In such cases, it’s helpful to spend time individually with each puppy, showing them what their future environment will be like. For example, Diversity’s Will ‘Diesel’ lives in an equestrian environment. As soon as his vaccinations allowed, we took him to the barn so he could familiarize himself with that situation, even though we don’t own horses ourselves.

This is how the crucial 8-16 weeks goes for us—captivating all our attention, but we absolutely love doing it.

08/07/2024

WARNING! Badass dog on duty!
You may be cool, but even Google Maps knows Zero. 🤣

04/07/2024

Sometimes at an event, one picture is taken where you are pretty and another picture is taken where you are not. :D Eloise is 16 months old and has no problem with prey drive. :)

30/06/2024

As the puppy season approaches, we have more and more visitors, but today we had special guests, the family came together for a little party. Everyone was happy to meet, Hiru and Zero were especially happy for Hanna, who is Aisha's littlemaster. 🥰 Family comes first! 🥰

29/06/2024

I was searching for my favorite picture from Hiru. And I can not choose just one. This two says it all, she can fly up to the sky easily, and can be the american classy princess who sees the people alive and dead in the same moment with different color of eyes. 🥰💥

28/06/2024

The morning breeze brings a message, blessed be the belly that Hiru carries. Amen. Over half time 🥰

24/06/2024

We're halfway through, and today it's been confirmed that we're expecting babies! On Hiru's body it's barely visible, and we already know that this does not hinder her in any way. Keep your fingers cross for us, we hope everything goes well. 🥰

22/06/2024

Diversity's Violet 'Aisha' is an exceptionally talented young dog, and we think she's beautiful too! She has two hunting test already, and prepares with her master as a blood trail dog.
She pleased us with the following news:
HD A-A
ED 0/0
The perfect little daughter for Hiru and Zero! (Bridgerton litter 2022.)
We love you Aisha! 🥰

21/06/2024

For the first time in many years, we reorganized a meeting with leopard dogs on the greyhound track, where 20 dogs participated, mostly born in Hungary. The photos of ours have arrived, we love them!
Eloise, Hoshi, Zero, Jagan

19/06/2024

****World sensation!****
It was the first time in the world that a Catahoula took part in a 🏆Free Course Skysurf World Championship🏆, where he beat the entire competing team in the Downhill category! 🥇Out of hundreds of runners, Zero was the one who got down the mountain the fastest, without any serious injuries, and with this performance he wrote himself into the history books! According to the rules, the parachute is always open, so it slows down the dog and at the same time protects it from falling! At the competition in Krakozhia (KHR), we saw beautiful landings, his technique is groundbreaking and very precise, which is why he won this wonderful victory!
Joking aside, we loved this artificial intelligence image editing, in which we received the following result after a detailed description of Zero, and in connection with this we thought of writing a kind reminder that it is worth taking big news with a CRITICAL ATTITUDE. It should also not be forgotten that no dog can suit everyone. It's enough if it's perfect for us, and for us 💚Zero is.💚
By the way...Krakozhia is a fictional country from the film "The Terminal" :D

14/06/2024

4 years ago this two started their last week in my house. The smallest and blackest litter i've ever had, but I really loved and still love them. 🥰
Oreo and Yuma (Psy x Gypsy)