American Leopard Hound
Also called Leopard Cur
- Needs space
- Needs lots of exercise
- Barks a lot
The American Leopard Hound is a large, athletic dog breed that was originally bred for hunting. They are known for their spotted coats and keen sense of smell.
- Weight
- 35–75 lb (16–34 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 21–27 in (53–69 cm)
- Life span
- 12–15 years
- Exercise
- About 90 minutes a day
- Coat
- Short
- Origin
- United States (19th century)
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: OK with children
- Other dogs: OK with other dogs
- Strangers: Reserved with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Very energetic
- Apartment living: Not suited to apartments
- Barking: Barks often
- Training: Easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Very little grooming
- Shedding: Sheds moderately
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Desire to please
Determined
Hardy
Stamina
Strong tracker
Versatile hunter
Coat colours
Black, blue, brindle, mouse, red, with white or other spotting and yellow
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 44–75 lb (20–34 kg) | 35–64 lb (16–29 kg) |
| Height | 22–27 in (56–69 cm) | 21–25 in (53–64 cm) |
Recognized by
United Kennel Club (UKC)
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Sources
- AMERICAN LEOPARD HOUND Official UKC Breed Standard (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standards : American Leopard Hound | United Kennel Club (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- American Leopard Hound (opens in a new tab)
- American Leopard Hound Dog Breed Information & Characteristics (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).