Florence....I had to google Catahoula breed of dogs, as I had never heard of the breed.....
Fascinating!! Do you have any pictures that you could share with us?
Have they ever had this breed in the Westminster dog Show?
Just a word of support---I have taken rescues( Cat/Dog). given time and patience, it is amazing how a timid or scared animal can develop confidence and changes in behavior!
I used to tend the chickens on my gradmother's small farm, when I was a small girl. They were my best friends...... I can still remember spending al day watching a brood of chickens pecking their way out of their shells......
dandylion