Readers' Pets: Zeus the Catahoula Leopard Hound

Introduction: Zeus was rescued from a local animal shelter and probably doesn't know how lucky he was to have found us. He had been adopted as a puppy and returned because he "chewed things." We of course laughed - all puppies chew things. Turns out Zeus likes to chew BIG things - lawn furniture and the cable TV wires on the side of the house, to name a few. Fortunately one of us is home all day and can supervise, plus we built him a huge dog run with shade trees and a dog house that even has its own brick patio. Zeus also has a live plaything, a little Boston Terrier mix named Fey who was rescued at the same time. Zeus adores her and treats her very gently. We tell ourselves everyday that his energy and delight in getting into everything is a sign of intelligence.

Home: Dallas, TX 

Age: 2 years

Breed: Catahoula Leopard Hound (mix?)

Personality: Friendly as long as he knows you belong in the house or yard, otherwise watch it.

Likes: Playing with his dad, the cats in the house (he licks them), going for walks.

Dislikes: Strangers, going to the vet, being too big to get in anyone's lap.

Favorite Toy: Plastic peanut butter jar with some stuff left

Trivia: Catahoula Leopard Hounds were bred in Louisiana to hunt hogs. In Texas they use them to herd cattle.

--Spanno
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