Catahoula Leopard Dog
The Catahoula Leopard Dog is an American working breed with origins in Louisiana. These guys come in a patchwork of colors and patterns, giving them their trademark look. They are primarily a working dog, but can make good companions with intensive socialization from an early age.
Illustration courtesy of the Swedish Kennel Club
Quick Facts
Height
Male: 22-26in
Female: 20-24in
Weight
Male: 65-90lb
Female: 50-65lb
Fun Fact
Catahoula means “sacred lake” in Choctaw.
About this Breed
The Catahoula Leopard Dog is a hardy but striking working dog. The origin of the breed is somewhat cloaked in mystery, but they are believed to have come from a mixture of dogs brought over by early Spanish settlers in Louisiana. The first Catahoula clubs started popping up in the 70’s. With a fantastic working drive, these dogs are used to track wild hogs and drive cattle.
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Beach's Dorie Jade
Roux
Delphine
Tallulah
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Theodore
Scarlett
Dozer
Tallulah
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Maverick
Sampson
Auto
Lennox
Favorite Names
For Male
- Cooper
- Hank
- Charlie
- Tucker
- Blue
- Buddy
- Gunner
- Jack
- Louie
- Ruger
For Female
- Luna
- Bella
- Daisy
- Sadie
- Lucy
- Penny
- Bailey
- Stella
- Nova
- Maggie
Common Locations
- Texas, United States
- Florida, United States
- Louisiana, United States
- California, United States
- Illinois, United States
- New York, United States
- Colorado, United States
- Mississippi, United States
- Washington, United States
- Alabama, United States
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