You can see their impressive climbing ability in the video below:Ĭatahoulas have high energy and require a lot of exercises and mental stimulation. Today, Catahoulas are known as versatile working dogs used for herding, as watchdogs, guard dogs, stock dogs, and tree dogs. They can either have a short or a medium coat that comes in different colors and patterns, including brindle and merle.Ĭatahoula Curs are famous for their blue eyes, but their eye color can also be green, brown, amber, etc.Ĭatahoulas were bred primarily as hunting dogs to track and hunt wild boars and wild hogs. However, Catahoulas are included in the AKC’s Foundation Stock Service as a rare breed.Ĭatahoulas are medium-to-large dogs with a sturdy, muscular built. The United Kennel Club (UKC) recognized the Catahoula Leopard Dog in 1995, but the breed is still not recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC).
The Catahoula’s lineage has traces of Bloodhounds, Greyhounds, Mastiffs, and the Beauceron. Still, the breed certainly hails from wolf-like dogs of Native Americans that mixed with dogs of Spanish settlers in the United States. The breed’s ancestry is a bit speculative. Catahoula is the Choctaw word for “ sacred lake. 19 Further reading: Popular Crosses from other Dog BreedsĬatahoula Leopard Dog is a breed that originated in the 16th century in Louisiana, near Catahoula Lake.18 Which Catahoula Mixes are Your Favorites?.Bloodhound Catahoula mix (AKA Bloodahouli) Pit Bull Terrier & Catahoula mix (AKA Pitahoula) Labrador Retriever & Catahoula mix (AKA Labahoula) 2 15 Most Popular Catahoula Leopard Mixes.
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