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Catahoula Leopard Dog

Catahoula Leopard Dog

Also known as Catahoula Cur, Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog.

Related breedAkita1600 to 1931 · Japan

Catahoula Leopard Dog at a glance

Origin
Catahoula Parish, Louisiana, United States
Appeared
1700 to 1979 (likely)
Family
American Cur & Feist
Type
Cur / feist
Size
Large
Life span
10 to 14 years
Recognised by
UKC
Status
Living

The name. From Catahoula Parish, Louisiana; "leopard" for its merle coat.

Same familyBernese Mountain Dog1700 to 1907 · Switzerland

Family and relatives

Same eraDalmatian1700 to 1890 · Croatia

Place in time

The Catahoula Leopard Dog appears 1700 to 1979 (likely), in the Early Modern Era, when 111 breeds first appeared.

A full article on the Catahoula Leopard Dog is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.