| Group: Herding | | | | doghouse with an entrance and a turn in their |
| Weight: Males: 70-80, Females: 55-65 lbs | | | | sleeping station. These dogs only have a single coat |
| Height: Males: 22-26, Females: 20-24 inches | | | | and are therefore not ideal for cold weather |
| Overview | | | | conditions. |
| It is believed that the Catahoula Leopard Dog | | | | Care |
| descended from dogs that were used in war such as | | | | The Catahoula is a very low maintenance dog that |
| the Mastiff and Greyhound. The Catahoula Leopard | | | | can get away with the minimum amount of grooming. |
| Dog is seen as an ultimate working dog that is also | | | | It is advised to not bathe these dogs too often, and |
| very adaptable. This breed does very well as cattle | | | | only when it is really needed. Brushing them once a |
| herders and wild game hunters. The Catahoula | | | | week should also be enough. The nails of the |
| Leopard Dog also became the State dog of Louisiana | | | | Catahoula should ne trimmed frequently, and their |
| in 1979. | | | | teeth should also be clean. |
| Temperament | | | | Training |
| Catahoula Leopard Dogs are independent and also | | | | In general, the Catahoula Leopard dog is secure, |
| very distrustful dogs. This is a loving dog that is very | | | | focussed and dominant. This breed needs a strong |
| fond of its family, but a bit suspicious of strangers. | | | | owner that shows their dominance early on and that |
| This dog is not ideal for the family that are not willing | | | | is also actively involved with the dog. It is vital that |
| to spend enough time with their dogs. The right, | | | | these dogs receive obedience training when they are |
| experienced owner will enjoy this although they are | | | | still puppies. Trainers should always conduct the |
| protective and fairly dominant. With the Catahoula | | | | training for these dogs in a fair manner that is at the |
| the owner needs to establish his dominance early on. | | | | same time fair. This breed is rather affectionate with |
| These dogs should not be kept outside if it is very | | | | its master, but is definitely not recommended for the |
| cold, but rather inside a good doghouse. If possible a | | | | inexperienced dog owner. |