Catahoula Leopard Dog
Also called Catahoula Cur, Catahoula Hog Dog and Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog
- Great with kids
- Needs space
- Needs lots of exercise
The Catahoula Leopard Dog is a large and powerful breed of dog that was originally bred in the United States for herding and guarding livestock. They are intelligent, loyal, and protective, and make excellent working dogs.
- Weight
- 51–95 lb (23–43 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 20–26 in (51–66 cm)
- Life span
- 10–14 years
- Exercise
- About 90 minutes a day
- Coat
- Short
- Origin
- Louisiana, United States (18th–19th century)
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Good 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 sometimes
- Training: Fairly easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Little grooming
- Shedding: Sheds moderately
- Drooling: Drools a little
Temperament
Energetic
Independent
Intelligent
Loyal
Protective
Wary of strangers
Coat colours
Black, blue, buff, chocolate, gray, liver, merle patterns, red, tan and white
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 51–95 lb (23–43 kg) | 51–95 lb (23–43 kg) |
| Height | 22–26 in (56–66 cm) | 20–24 in (51–61 cm) |
Recognized by
United Kennel Club (UKC)
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Appenzeller Sennenhund
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- Weight:49–71 lb (22–32 kg)
- Life span:12–15 years
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- Weight:44–88 lb (20–40 kg)
- Life span:12–16 years
Sources
- Breed Standards: Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog | United Kennel Club (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Catahoula Leopard Dog - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Catahoula Leopard Dog Breed - Temperament, Personality and Characteristics Traits | Hill's Pet US (opens in a new tab)
- Catahoula Leopard Dog - Dog Breed Information | AKC (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).