Hidden Creek Catahoulas
- Palestine, TX
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Shelly G., the breeder behind Hidden Creek Catahoulas located in Palestine, TX. We are a small operation striving to produce conformationally correct, well-tempered dogs with excellent natural instincts.
Q. & A. with Shelly
Why did you start breeding?
I fell in love with the Catahoula breed with my first dog, Roxie. She is half Catahoula and half Border Collie and was a rescue. When adding a second dog to the ranch, I knew I wanted a purebred Catahoula. Soon I was hooked into the wonderful world of owning a Catahoula! Since then, we have had an amazing time meeting other people, showing at both NALC and UKC shows, and just enjoying owning this wonderful breed!What makes your program special?
At Hidden Creek Catahoulas we produce only the finest quality dogs who not only have outstanding conformation but have matching personalities.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Peaches
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
One spot
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Poppy
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 7
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Ready now1 year old · Female
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Shelly
Shelly has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $50 deposit and between $450 - $1,150 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Price includes health guarantee, registration paperwork, as well as first vaccines. Once a puppy has been matched with a family, a small non-refundable deposit holds that puppy. Deposits are only refundable if puppy is no longer available. Deposits MAY be transferred to another puppy, but is not required.”
Contract & health guarantee
Shelly may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Shelly offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Shelly directly.
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What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Shelly.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Palestine, TX
5139 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at DFW
5132 miles away
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Meet in Houston, TX
5235 miles away
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More about Shelly
Shelly has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Shelly was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Shelly is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Hidden Creek Catahoulas meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Litter and program updates
Shelly G.
Litter update on 28 Aug. •Sweet boys waiting to meet their new families! Pickup day!
Camo and Basil's litter
Shelly G.
Litter update on 15 Aug. •Stretching those puppy legs!
Camo and Basil's litter
Shelly G.
Litter update on 15 Aug. •Pups have upgraded to the large kennel with runs! Lots of space to run and play but stay safe! They seem happy in their new big run!
Camo and Basil's litter
Shelly G.
Litter update on 29 July •Figuring out their legs!
Camo and Basil's litter
Shelly G.
Program update on 16 July •Puppies are doing well! We expect their eyes to open this week and will start pairing them very soon! Thank everyone for their patience!
Shelly G.
Litter update on 06 July •Puppies were born on the 4th! Momma was a little stressed with all the noise but so far everyone is doing well! 4 boys and 2 girls
Camo and Basil's litter
Parent dogs
Ruger, dad
Catahoula Leopard Dog
About Ruger
Ruger is a male Catahoula Leopard Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Shelly decided to make him part of their program. Shelly has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Great health testing
Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).Camo, dad
Catahoula Leopard Dog
About Camo
Camo is a male Catahoula Leopard Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Shelly decided to make him part of their program. Shelly has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Basil, mom
Catahoula Leopard Dog
About Basil
Basil is a female Catahoula Leopard Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Shelly decided to make her part of their program. Shelly has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Dazzle, mom
Catahoula Leopard Dog
About Dazzle
Dazzle is a female Catahoula Leopard Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Shelly decided to make her part of their program. Shelly has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Massey, dad
Catahoula Leopard Dog
About Massey
Massey is a male Catahoula Leopard Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Shelly decided to make him part of their program. Shelly has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Ember, mom
Catahoula Leopard Dog
About Ember
Ember is a female Catahoula Leopard Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Shelly decided to make her part of their program. Shelly has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
River, mom
Catahoula Leopard Dog
About River
River is a female Catahoula Leopard Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Shelly decided to make her part of their program. Shelly has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Hidden Creek Catahoulas reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Catahoula Leopard Dogs.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Congenital Deafness (BAER, registered with OFA)
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
