Dawn

Available

6 months - 2 years|Catahoula Leopard Dog|Female|Large|Sherman, TX

🐾 Friendly🤗 Affectionate🎾 Playful🧠 Smart🏃 High Energy

Dawn

Available

6 months - 2 years|Catahoula Leopard Dog|Female|Large|Sherman, TX

🐾 Friendly🤗 Affectionate🎾 Playful🧠 Smart🏃 High Energy

Dawn is a large, young female Catahoula Leopard Dog mix with a short, striking merle, black, and blue-gray coat. She is not yet house trained but has already been spayed and is up to date on her vaccinations. Currently, she is in Sherman, TX, eagerly waiting for her forever home.

About Dawn

Dawn greets every day like she’s running on pure joy and an extra helping of curiosity. She’s got the soul of a woodland creature packed into the body of an energetic, merle-coated Catahoula mix. Dawn thrives on playtime, always finding a way to make you laugh with her zoomies and her surprisingly polite treat-sitting skills. Her comic timing is instinctive—one minute she’s sprinting laps, the next she’s doling out big, sincere puppy eyes overseeing snack distribution. She’s clever, too—learning commands quickly and impressing on walks with her leash manners. Loyalty comes built in; she adores her people, sticking close and offering enough tail wags to keep anyone’s spirits high. Give her a fenced yard and she’ll turn it into her own adventure land, but at the end of the day, she’s happy to flop beside you for some well-earned rest. Dawn needs a home able to provide that secure yard to keep her curiosity satisfied and her energy channeled safely. Her adoption fee is $200. Dawn is already spayed, microchipped, dewormed, vaccinated, and has tested heartworm negative. If you’re looking for a dog who’s equal parts entertainer, sweetheart, and loyal companion, Dawn is more than ready to join your family. Ready to meet your new best friend? Apply now!

Adoption Fee

$200

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Rescues & Shelters

Animal Refuge Foundation 903-564-7056

Location Address: 3377 Spalding Road Sherman, TX 75092 Get directions

Questions about Dawn

What type of living environment is this breed usually best suited for?
Dawn, as a Catahoula Leopard Dog mix, flourishes in a home that provides ample space and outlets for her energy, ideally with a large fenced yard or country setting.
How much outdoor space does this breed typically need?
Dawn’s breed background means she’ll benefit most from a good-sized, securely fenced yard where she can run, explore, and satisfy her natural curiosity.
Is this breed typically suitable for homes with children?
Catahoula Leopard Dogs like Dawn are often a great match for active families with children, especially those who can give her the playtime and structure she enjoys.
Is this breed usually better for first-time or experienced owners?
Because of their intelligence and energy, Dawn’s breed is typically a better fit for experienced owners or those ready to invest in ongoing training and engagement.
Does this breed typically get along with dogs?
Catahoulas like Dawn generally do well with other dogs, particularly when properly introduced and socialized early.
Does this breed typically get along with cats?
Dawn, as a Catahoula mix, may have a high prey drive, so supervision and careful introductions to cats are advised.
Does this breed typically get along with small animals?
Due to their working dog background, dogs like Dawn may be prone to chasing smaller animals, and supervision is important in homes with such pets.
How does this breed typically behave with strangers?
Catahoula Leopard Dogs are often cautious but polite around strangers, much like Dawn—friendly once comfortable but initially reserved.
How long can this breed typically be left alone?
Dawn’s breed does best with regular companionship and may become bored or restless if left alone for long stretches without activity.
What level of training does this breed usually require?
Catahoulas are smart and thrive with consistent, positive training; Dawn will continue to excel with an owner who invests in regular training sessions.
What size range does this breed generally fall into?
Catahoula mixes like Dawn are usually large dogs, well-muscled and sturdy in build.
What is the typical lifespan of this breed?
Catahoula Leopard Dogs commonly live 10 to 14 years, so Dawn has many energetic and loving years ahead of her.
How much does this breed typically shed?
Dawn’s short coat means shedding is moderate, requiring regular brushing to manage loose hair.