1. A ratified bill in 1979 named the Catahoula Leopard Dog the State Dog of Louisiana
2. Developed in Louisiana, the Catahoula Leopard Dog is named for Catahoula Parish, which in turn gets its name from a Choctaw Indian work meaning “sacred or beloved lake”
3. The Catahoula was originally bred to hunt wild hogs
4. They have webbed feet that help them run along the marshy and boggy lands of Louisiana
5. They can climb trees
6. The Catahoula has unique coloring. Not only do they have a merle coat, a leopard like pattern, they are known for their “glass” blue eyes
7. Catahoula Leopard Dogs are known by several other names, including the Louisiana Catahoula Leopard dog, the Catahoula Cur, the Catahoula Hog Dog and the Catahoula Hound
8. They are a mixture of greyhounds, spanish mastiffs, bloodhounds and an ancient indian hunting dog
9. Catahoula Leopard Dogs have recently started being used as sled dogs in Canada
10. The Catahoula Leopard Dog are best suited for a family that lives an active lifestyle as they have tons of energy
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Where are tis located> I’m in Hendersonville NC and very interest in this catahoula
We rescued (I should say he rescued us) a red catahoula from a shelter and he has been one of the best did I’ve ever had. Smart, loving, full of energy, and will give his all to the”hunt”. Make sure you have time to run this breed, they love it and will get into trouble if not worked. It’s is red with a white chest and red spots and white socks. He is a funny character and we love our Carson dog. I will definitely get a catahoula puppy in the near future..
P.S. yes, they do climb trees!
They are in California
love the dog ‘-‘
We have two Catahoula leopard dogs, one rescued from Alabama and another rescued from Texas. We walk them every day for two hours. They do have tons of energy. We love them!