"Raised Underfoot, Rooted in Care"
Authentic Catahoula Leopard Dogs • Homegrown with Purpose & Devotion
Where It All Began
Humble Catahoula Kennels was never meant to be a large operation. It started with a single dog and a simple belief — that the Catahoula Leopard Dog deserves to be bred with patience, respect, and genuine care. For over 25 years, our family has poured heart and soul into every litter, raising each puppy underfoot in our home. There are no shortcuts here — only time, attention, and a deep commitment to preserving the integrity of this remarkable breed.
Every puppy lives with us, not in outdoor runs
Full health panels and genetic testing on all breeding dogs
Breeding for sound structure, drive, and Catahoula character
A breeder who answers the phone, for the life of your dog
No assembly lines here. Just a small, hands-on program where every puppy gets time, touch, and a proper start in life.
Welcome to Humble Catahoula Kennels. We're a small family breeding program, and that's exactly how we like it. Every puppy here is raised inside our home — underfoot, handled daily, and treated as part of the household from day one. No kennel buildings. No rushed litters. Just the quiet, steady work of raising sound, confident dogs.
We believe the best puppies come from calm beginnings. Ours are socialized with children, exposed to everyday noises, and given room to develop at their own pace. The result? Catahoulas who are curious, steady-nerved, and ready to bond with their people.
We've placed puppies with families across the United States, Canada, the UK, Australia, and beyond — and we treat every placement like we're sending a pup to our own relatives.
We don't breed for volume. Every match is planned for health, temperament, and preserving true Catahoula type.
Vaccinations, deworming, vet exams, and genetic screening — nothing skipped, nothing hidden.
Those merle coats, split eyes, and striking markings aren't just beautiful — they're a badge of breed heritage.
Puppies meet kids, cats, household bustle, and crates long before they ever meet you.
We coordinate safe delivery across the USA, Canada, UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Australia.
Our phone line doesn't go dead after the sale. Questions at year five? We're still here.
"Captured in 1974, this photo from the Terrell Tribune shows Kline Rushing and his daughter Betty Eaves of Denham Springs, Louisiana, with their team of Catahoula Leopard Dogs — true 'Tophand Cow Dogs' ready for the Cow Dog Trials in Texas. This wasn't a hobby. These were working partners, bred for grit and sense. That's the blood we're protecting. From Louisiana swamps to family living rooms, the Catahoula has always been a dog that earns its place."
Those coats and glass eyes aren't just for show — they tell a story of generations spent working stock, guarding homesteads, and riding shotgun through the backcountry. The Catahoula was never bred to sit on a cushion. But give one a job, a family, and a little direction, and you'll see what this breed was built for.
Dig Into the HistoryRaised underfoot, vetted, and waiting for the right family — maybe yours
How We Do Things
We don't have a lot of dogs. That's the point. Fewer litters means more time per puppy — and that makes all the difference.
Our puppies aren't whelped in a barn or a basement. They're born in the house, where we can watch them around the clock. That early warmth and contact shapes everything that follows.
Whelping & Early Care
By the time they leave us, every puppy has been touched by kids, exposed to kitchen noise, and introduced to crates and car rides. They're not fragile — they're ready.
Socialization
Every breeding dog is health-tested. Every puppy is vaccinated, dewormed, and examined. We keep records because we have nothing to hide — and you deserve to see them.
Health & Transparency
Questions at six months? A call at two years? We're still here. Our relationship with you doesn't end when the puppy leaves — it's just getting started.
Lifetime Support