Leopard Dogs are by far my favorite tree dog. There is nothing I would rather hunt! Leopards are not only capable coons dogs but also great partners. Each Leopard dog can be unique, but those who have the good ones will be very slow to get another breed. In this episode, I list several things a new Leopard owner should know. The leopard breed is so small. Here is my list of things I believe will help you succeed! My list is as follows:

-A leopard can be slower to Mature and needs to be mentally stimulated 

-Color doesnt tree coon

-Leopards are intellectual breeds, very intelligent 

    The mind's ability to understand, reason, and think, separate from feelings

-Leopards have feelings

-Be clear with who you buy a Leopard from if you plan on outcrossing to another breed

-Line breeding is even more important with leopards.

-Get a Leopard from the terrain you plan to hunt

-You will ruin them if you try to make them something they are not

-Leopards thrive on trust; if you break that, good luck

-Leopards do not thrive on heavy-handed training techniques 

-Leopards crossed on other breeds is not the goal of Leopard Owners; it's not needed

-There are Leopards being bred for the Money grab

-If you want a hunting Leopard, get one out of Hunting Leopard

-Leopards are in a class of their own. If you want a more houndy style, go with that; if you want a more classical cur style, go with that.

The hope is that these frameworks can help people choose the Leopard Dog that will work for you!!

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