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.
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Also known as Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog, Catahoula Cur, Catahoula Hog Dog
Origin
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Louisiana
- Era
- 18th–19th century
Group
- Foundation Stock Service
Lifespan
- 10–14 years
Size
- Height
- Male 56–66 cm · Female 51–61 cm
- Weight
- 23–43 kg
Coat
- Type
- short
- Length
- short
- Colours
- blue, gray, black, tan, liver, red, white, chocolate, buff, merle patterns
Traits
- intelligent, independent, protective, energetic, wary of strangers, loyal