Close-up of a Catahoula Leopard dog.
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Catahoula Leopard Dog

The Catahoula Leopard Dog, or Catahoula Cur, is a medium to large herding dog from Louisiana originally bred to hunt hogs. Because they were bred to work in swamps and forests, they are tough dogs that require a firm and consistent leader with time to keep them occupied. Interestingly, Catahoulas are named after the Catahoula Parish in Louisiana, where they were first bred.…

Statistics
Dog Breed Group
Herding Dogs
Height
20 to 26 inches tall at the shoulder
Weight
40 to 90 pounds
Life Span
10 to 14 years
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