BMC vs. Catahoula Temperament?

[Squealin_Shoat]

Lord willing, I'll be moving out of the city this year and onto a little patch of land where I can finally get a few dogs. Based on my somewhat limited experience and tons of research, I've decided that I want to go with BMCs, and possibly Catahoulas.  I realize all that nature vs. nurture, every dog is different, etc...but GENERALLY speaking, what are some main differences between these dogs, temperament-wise?

Also, I have a fairly good idea of how they are different in their hunting styles, but I'm not so foolish as to think I know more than the folks on this forum, so if someone wants to offer a few opinions in that regard, that'd be appreciated too.

Thanks

[Circle C]

I may be in the minority in my opinion, but here it is...

Cur dog = Cur dog  whether it is BMC,Cat,Brindle Cur, Mountain Cur.    I think the individual lines/strains within a breed is where you will see your differences. 

Take a Cat for example - some breed them to be short range and rough, others breed them to be long range and loose baying. Same goes for BMC, Mountain Cur, etc.

I think the same applies for there temperament, as it does for their hunting style.

[Mike]

I don't much about BMC's... but i've owned and raised a bunch catahoula's. As far temperment around other people and kids, mine have been fine. I have had a few older females that were "dominant" and like to prove it to the other females. They are also very loyal and very protective of your family and property.

But, that being said, I have heard horror stories on both breeds as far as aggression... both dog and human.

[uglydog]

Too many times people let the wrapping determine the package, The color is nothing more than skin & hair covering up the dog, that can come in any color, basicaly get rid of that part and all you got is a dog.

Then like Circle C says in his reply it will depend more on the individual bloodlines for temperment & disposition. Go tag along with a few different folks, (and help handle their dogs, with their permission of course) You will find that some are laid back, others very, very, hyper all the time, Ect, you can start getting a feel for different dogs, then you will know what you like and don't like. That is a starting point, then if one really stands out in your mind find out everything you can about how it is bred & raised, and try to find a dog with same genetic make up.

[Russ]

Too many times people let the wrapping determine the package, The color is nothing more than skin & hair covering up the dog, that can come in any color, basicaly get rid of that part and all you got is a dog.

Then like Circle C says in his reply it will depend more on the individual bloodlines for temperment & disposition. Go tag along with a few different folks, (and help handle their dogs, with their permission of course) You will find that some are laid back, others very, very, hyper all the time, Ect, you can start getting a feel for different dogs, then you will know what you like and don't like. That is a starting point, then if one really stands out in your mind find out everything you can about how it is bred & raised, and try to find a dog with same genetic make up.

Bingo, if your looking for dogs of your own print that post out and tape it to the frigde door

Me personally, I like Catahoulas but I've seen quite a few BMC that I wouldn't mind owning either

[Squealin_Shoat]

Thanks guys! So bloodline is much more important than general breed, got it. Now I'll be doing some research about the different lines within those two breeds. I have an idea of what kind of dog I'm gonna need based on the type/size of land I'll most likely be hunting. 

[Russ]

You got it amigo! Find breeders that are getting dogs like you want and then go from there!