Catahoula Leopard Dog Breed Information

Catahoula Leopard Dog Breed Information

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Catahoula Leopard Dog Breed Introduction

The Catahoula Leopard Dog breed is the state dog of Louisiana in honor of their important contribution to the state's history. It is an all-around working dog of the United States and the oldest breed to have been developed in the US.

The Catahoula Leopard Dog's Behavior

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Recommended for: pet dog, working

The Catahoula Leopard Dog dog breed is like all working dogs: intelligent and quick by nature. Catahoula Leopard dogs make excellent family pets because of their gentle disposition towards their owner's children. They are naturally curious and possess an independent streak. However they can be too protective of their family and territory and would therefore require training and supervision from an early age. Not recommended for meek or first-time owners and should not reside in suburban neighborhoods.

Remember that breed only provides a general clue as to any individual dog's actual behavior. Make sure to get to know dogs well before bringing them into your home.

The Catahoula Leopard Dog's Physical Characteristics

Here are some of the characteristics of the Catahoula Leopard Dog breed as determined by the American Catahoula Association's published breed standard.

• Size: males 22 - 26 inches; females 20 - 24 inches
• Coat: short to medium length
• Color: leopard colors are most common, any color or combination are also permissible
• Eyes: any color or any color combinations
• Ears: short to medium length, top of ear level with or slightly below the top of the head, hung ears
• Muzzle: strong, deep, broad base, tapers toward nose
• Tail: has a medium to high set

The Catahoula Leopard Dog's Origins and History

Source: Wikipedia.

Country/Region of Origin: United States

Original purpose: herding, tracking, hunting

Name: Named for Catahoula Parish in Louisiana; also known as the Catahoula Cur, Catahoula Hog Dog, and Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog

Historical notes: Catahoula Leopadard Dogs are believed to have first originated from the Mastiffs and Greyhounds that were brought by Hernando de Soto to Louisiana in the 1500's. When the dogs were left behind, local native American Indians took them in and bred them with local breeds, most likely one that closely resembles the Carolina Dog of today. The arrival of the French saw the introduction of the Beauceron into the breed.

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