Catahoula Leopard Dog

Catahoula Leopard Dog
Other names
  • Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog
  • Catahoula Cur
  • Catahoula hog dog
OriginUnited States
Traits
Height Males 22–26 in (56–66 cm)[1]
Females 20–24 in (51–61 cm)[1]
Weight 40–95 lb (18–43 kg)[1]
Coat short to medium
Color varied
Litter size 4–12
Life span 10–14 years
Kennel club standards
United Kennel Club standard
Dog (domestic dog)

The Catahoula Leopard Dog is an American dog breed named after Catahoula Parish, Louisiana. It became the state dog of Louisiana in 1979. It is recognized by the United Kennel Club under the name Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog, while the American Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service calls it Catahoula Leopard Dog. Both registries have assigned the breed a herding designation, although it has traditionally been used in hunting feral boars.

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