Pooda Houla

The Pooda Houla is a hybrid cross between the popular, well-known Standard Poodle and the rare Catahoula Leopard Dog.  The origins of the hybrid are unknown, and the unique history is not yet made.  Standards for the Pooda Houla are not available at this time, but owners can review the histories and character traits of both parent breeds or additional information. The Standard Poodle is a well-established dog of antiquity.  The breed is recorded in artwork extending back to the Egyptian culture but is considered a German breed today, though the French may also claim responsibility for the modern-day Standard Poodle.  As its name suggests by the sound, the Poodle is a water dog who may enjoy the occasional puddle.  The breed was developed for hunting waterfowl in Germany by the 1400s, and shortly after establishing the Standard breed, the Miniature and the Toy variations were also developed and recorded.  The Standard Poodle was well-known in Europe and came to the United States in the late 1800s.  However, the Poodle's popularity did not peak until the mid-20th century.  Between the 1950s and the 1970s, the Poodle enjoyed a number one spot as America's most popular dog.  Today, the Poodle still ranks high in popularity. The Catahoula Leopard Dog is a rare breed that developed in Lousiana in the Catahoula Parish, where the breed gains its name.  The origins of the Catahoula are not known, but many believe the dog is the result of American dogs interbreeding with Mastiff, Bloodhounds, and Greyhounds that were initially brought to the Americas as with the Spanish.  The Catahoula is an excellent hunting companion and was a choice breed of President Theodore Roosevelt.  The American Kennel Club does not fully recognize the breed standard but it was registered to the Foundation Stock Service in 1996.  Today, the United Kennel Club recognizes the breed.