Mascot: Catahoula

[CajunNation]

We had it right in the 80’s. We had the Bulldog mascot and the Cajun Chicken spirit leader.

All we need to do is switch dogs and find a fun spirit leader.

Cajun Man, Cajun Chicken, Cayenne, Rougarou, whatever. Pick one for a spirit leader, but our mascot is the Catahoula.

[irokcj5]

You can find certain bloodlines of Catahoula that show close to red and white coats if you want, but the dog color is irrelevant. The TAMU and Tennessee mascot dogs are nowhere near their school’s colors.

When your nickname is a group of people, your mascot is either a physical representation of them like Cajun Man or ND’s leprechaun or a background figure that further defines who you are as an institution like a State Dog.

A spirit leader can be your mascot or just be another background figure. It can be anything, like WKU’s blood clot.

I like the State Dog because it bolsters our claim as UL. The Catahoula’s history is the history of our state. We are a Gumbo of different influences, just like the Catahoula. It is well known for its bravery and loyalty. I would be proud to tell this story to anyone. Not difficult at all.

That’s it!!! A Catahoula Dog named GUMBO.

[CajunNation]

That’s it!!! A Catahoula Dog named GUMBO.

… or Roux

I can see it now. Homecoming parade is Crewe de Roux. Led buy Roux I.

[ColoradoCajun]

Ok, we’ve had so many mascot threads, but has anyone actually contacted the school to try and get a new mascot? I think if we started presenting ideas to them, we could potentially help them see how important a mascot is to a fanbase. Just a thought.

[fanof71]

Fan Engagement Specialist...FES....

[Turbine]

This IS a known mis-identity problem with just having the Lafayette name in Academics.

If you add Catahoula Leopard Cur to the equation, it WILL become a much bigger misidentify.

[KajunKrazy]

I am all in on the Catahoula.

[CockyCajun]

I am all in on the Catahoula.

We're you the one that called albino a defect? Do you consider Catahoula deaf dog syndrome a defect?

[KajunKrazy]

We're you the one that called albino a defect? Do you consider Catahoula deaf dog syndrome a defect?

I was not. However I was clear that I do not care for the white gator.

Are they born deaf? I did not know that was a thing. What percentage are deaf?

[fanof71]

We don't need no dog....

[ZoomZoom]

We don't need no dog....

At least not a live one.

[Turbine]

One of the biggest genetic flaws in this breed is the presence of deafness. A Catahoula that is predominantly white, or a white-faced dog with glass eyes, has an 80% chance of being deaf in either one or both ears. Care should be taken when acquiring a Catahoula with these visible traits. Your veterinarian can help you locate a facility that employs the Baer Test to ensure adequate hearing.

From the first post info.