Samantha is a five year old Rottweiler & Catahoula Leopard Dog mix. She lives with Alyssa Verner & Greg Maimone. Alyssa found her on Petfinder, a great place for finding your next dog, cat, bunny, horse, or iguana. Samantha was fostered by a wonderful woman named Linda, who fosters many other dogs and is a part of the Hanover Humane Society. Linda's operation is called Hickory Hill Canine Rescue.
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What in the world is a Catahoula Leopard Dog, you ask?
The Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog is believed to have originated from Nordic Wolfhound being introduced some three to five hundred years before the Spanish arrived - However, no one will really know for sure. The state of Louisiana is cited as the point of origin, particularly the area of Catahoula. In 1979, the breed was designated the state dog of Louisiana. The Catahoula was named after a Parish in Northeastern Louisiana and after the mottled spots on its coat. The United Kennel Club and the American Rare Breed Association recognize the Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog.
And a Rottweiler?
The Rottweiler is basically a calm, confident and courageous dog with a self-assured aloofness that does not lend itself to immediate and indiscriminate friendships. A Rottweiler is self-confident and responds quietly and with a wait-and-see attitude to influences in his environment. He has an inherent desire to protect home and family, and is an intelligent dog of extreme hardness and adaptability with a strong willingness to work, making him especially suited as a companion, guardian and general all-purpose dog.
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Hip Dysplasia
In May 2003, Samantha had surgery for hip dysplasia and had surgery to make her more comfortable. We highly recommend Dr. Lazar of the Dulles Care Group and CareCredit, a credit card you can use at the vet that offers a 90 day same as cash plan.
Hip Dysplasia (HD) is a developmental disease in which there is a malformation of the hip joint(s). It is a genetic disease which may also be influenced by environmental factors. It is a common problem in most large breeds, and depending on severity, can cause serious pain and/or debilitation. HD is almost never detectable in animals younger than six months, and then in only the most severe cases. Two years is generally considered the minimum age for accurate diagnosis.
Ice Cream
Samantha loves Frosty Paws Ice Cream for Dogs. You can usually buy it at the grocery store in the ice cream case. Look for this box:
And finally, yes, she really does sleep like this:
