I'm the breeder behind Full Throttle Catahoulas located in Anderson, SC. Our dogs are bred for conformation and temperament. As well as, stamina and athleticism.
About Lesa
I spent 17 yrs working as a veterinary technician. Spent most of my time in surgery. Learned as much as I could about breeding, gestation and whelping puppies.
What makes Lesa’s program special
Having my veterinary background and the time I spent studying about breeding, gestation and whelping helps me know how to handle problems should they arrive. I specialize in selective breeding practicing. I pick what I feel is the best pair based on confirmation, color and temperament. Breed them together to produce a well rounded litter of puppies.
Lesa’s certifications & recognitions
Licensed Veterinary Technician, NALC certified Bteeder
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Lesa 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. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. 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.
Puppy prices range from $2,000 - $40,000 and include a non-refundable deposit of $400.
“The prices are 200-400 only because we will be closing our kennel after these puppies have their new homes! We are closing due to my husband's health issues. NALC registrations, up-to-date vaccines, wormings, and Puppy Kits for each puppy. Our Catahoulas are priced the same regardless of sex so the deposit is $400.”
Lesa 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 Lesa 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 Lesa directly.
I introduce them to other family members, my husband, my grandkids, other dogs and our cat. They learn to play with our other Catahoulas as well. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Socialized with other animals, Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Socialized with other dogs, Daily handling, Socialized with children, Surface & tactile stimulation, Car rides, Various sounds, Noise desensitization, Early socialization, "No" Biting or Chewing, Human Interactions , Touch, pets, and kisses are encouraged during human socialization., Water Introduction, bathing, daily individual time, We shorten nails weekly and groom often to desensitize your puppy in these situations, We play noise densensitizing music videos to expose your puppy to sounds that may otherwise trigger a negative response from your puppy (doorbells, fireworks, barking dog, children playing, men talking, etc.), Lots of loving and handling!, Socialized with Children, Socialized with Cats, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Sound Stimulation, Touch Desensitization, Grooming Desensitization, Toys, e.g. Ball, Chew, e.g. Bone, Structures, e.g. Climbing, Strangers, Noises , Fireworks , And showed lots of love, Socializing the dog with everything is the key to a stable dog, We do NOT take them out in public, they're not fully vaccinated until 16 weeks, but we do have friends and family who help with "daily playtime"., Bathing, grooming and nail trimming., All our puppies are exposed to new sights, sounds, smells, surfaces, big dogs, small dogs, adults and children and get regular indoor and outdoor exercise and mental stimulation., We practice Puppy Culture, a program that conditions your puppy with early neurological stimulation and socializing techniques that reduce stress and fear for the development of a healthy, happy puppy, and Individual social time..
I begin deworming my puppies at 2 wks of age and continue every 2 wks until 8 wks of age. I alternate wormers between wormings. My puppies go to my vet at 6wks for exams, first shots and fecal. I follow-up with vaccines every 3 wks after the first shot at 6 wks.
We send our puppies home with Puppy starter kit, Food & treats, Vet records, Microchip, Breed Club Registration, Puppy Starter Kit, and Vaccinations.
Lesa offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.
Work with a trusted transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at a meeting point close to home.
Why Lesa started breeding
Our kennel will be closing once all puppies in our current litter have new homes!!! Due to my husband's health issues we will no longer be breeding!! I purchased my first American Bully in 2008, I fell in love with the breed. Shortly after I purchased a suitable male for her and a year later I had my first litter. I continued to breed Bullies until 2014. For the sake of the breed and what it was becoming I stopped breeding them.
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Lesa has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Lesa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Full Throttle Catahoulas meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
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Catahoula Leopard Dog
Catahoula Leopard Dog
About Grace
Grace is a female Catahoula Leopard Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Lesa decided to make her part of their program. Lesa 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.
Catahoula Leopard Dog
About Mallie
Beautiful solid red female with white markings
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Catahoula Leopard Dog
About Bear
Dark silver with tan markings and green eyes
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Full Throttle 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.
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.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.