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Breed
Description |
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Also Called: Catahoula
Leopard Dog, Catahoula Hog Dog, Catahoula Cur |
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Height: The Louisiana
Catahoula Leopard Dog males are 22-26 inches tall; females 20-24 inches. |
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Weight: The Louisiana
Catahoula Leopard Dog weighs 55-80 lbs. |
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Colors: The Louisiana
Catahoula Leopard Dog's coat is colored with merle or a black/tan pattern.
Their eyes are usually blue. |
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General Appearance: The
Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog is a medium to medium-large, short-coated
dog with a broad head. It has small-to-medium drop ears and an undocked
tail. The Catahoula Dog is well muscled and powerful but not bulky, giving
the impression of agility and endurance. It should not resemble either a
sighthound or a bulldog in appearance. Their body is just slightly longer
than it is tall and the distance from the elbow to the ground should equal
50-60% of the dog's height from the withers to the ground. |
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Temperament: The
Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog is a serious dog when it comes to working.
They are a hunting breed and do well at their job. But when at home with
their master, they love to play and act silly. The Catahoula Dog is
independent and protective. Catahoulas are affectionate, gentle and loyal
family companions that are great with children and other animals. |
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Care: The Louisiana
Catahoula Leopard Dog requires minimal grooming. This dog needs to only be
bathed when necessary and have it's hair brushed once a week. This breed is
a light to average shedder that seems to shed more when nervous or stressed. |
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Training: The Louisiana
Catahoula Leopard Dog is a hunting breed and will do well to be trained for
this purpose. They are not easy to train and need experienced handling. |
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Activity: The Louisiana
Catahoula Leopard Dog should have access to an open yard to run freely.
Daily exercise is necessary for this breed. |
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Life Span: The
Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog lives about 12-13 years. |
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Litter Size: -- |
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Country of Origin:
The Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog originated in the USA. |
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Brief History: The
Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog is believed to be descended from crosses
between Native American dogs, Red Wolves (some of whom lived as pariahs on
the outskirts of Indian villages), and the dogs brought to the New World by
Spanish conquistadors, probably mastiff-types and sighthounds. Some experts
believe Beaucerons were added to the mix when the area was settled by the
French. White settlers in Louisiana found the Native Americans using these
dogs to hunt a variety of wild game, including deer, bobcat, wild hog, and
bear. The new arrivals soon came to appreciate this versatile breed that was
capable of scenting, trailing and treeing game, or baying and herding feral
hogs and cattle. Catahoula is believed to be a corruption of the Indian word
that meant "Choctaw" which was a local tribe. The state of Louisiana is
cited as the point of origin, particularly the area of Catahoula. In 1979,
the breed was designated the state dog of Louisiana. |
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Registries: UKC, SKC, ARBA,
NALC |