Size
- Height
- 55.9–61 cm
- Weight
- 22.7–43.1 kg
Energy
Needs roughly 90 min a day. Rough estimate.
Family fit
Kids
Dogs
People
Lifespan
10.0–14.0 years
Running cost varies — see methodology.
Trait map
Eight axes that describe how this breed actually lives.
Energy
5/5
Trainability
4/5
Playfulness
3/5
Protectiveness
4/5
Barking
1/5
Good with children
3/5
Good with other dogs
3/5
Good with strangers
3/5
Compared against Australian Cattle Dog
Care needs
Shedding
3/5
Grooming
2/5
Drooling
2/5
Coat length
1/5
About the Catahoula Leopard Dog
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Frequently asked
How big does a Catahoula Leopard Dog get?
Adult Catahoula Leopard Dogs typically stand 55.9–61 cm at the shoulder and weigh 22.7–43.1 kg.
What's the life expectancy of a Catahoula Leopard Dog?
Catahoula Leopard Dogs usually live 10.0–14.0 years.
Is the Catahoula Leopard Dog good with children?
Catahoula Leopard Dogs sit mid-scale for children (3/5). Socialisation and the individual dog matter more than the breed average.
How much exercise does a Catahoula Leopard Dog need?
Catahoula Leopard Dogs are roughly a 5/5 on our energy scale — figure on around 90 minutes a day of structured exercise as a starting point.
Is the Catahoula Leopard Dog KC recognised?
No — the Catahoula Leopard Dog is not currently recognised by The Kennel Club.
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