The Catahoula Leopard Dog is widely known for its ability to herd cattle and hunt wild boar, but has also been used in every aspect of work, hunt, and show that can be imagined, including guard dogs, agility, search and rescue and detector dogs. Some claim that this breed is one of the most versatile dog in the United States today. Contributing to the Catahoula Leopard Dog was the Red Wolf, the Mastiff, Greyhound and Beauceron.