Craigslist Catahoula Puppies (2025)

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What two dogs make a Catahoula? ›

The Catahoula lineage was started when Hernando de Soto bred his mastiffs and greyhounds with the native red wolf creating a wolfdog, and then in the mid-1700s, French settlers crossbred those dogs with Beauceron dogs.

Adoption: $50 - $500

If you do decide to adopt your puppy, take a look at our dog adoption checklist as you prepare to bring them home. On the other hand, choosing to purchase a Catahoula puppy from a reputable breeder usually comes with a higher price tag, typically falling between $600 and $2000.

Issues such as hip dysplasia, deafness, and eye problems have occasionally occurred in the Catahoula Leopard Dog.

The average life expectancy for Catahoula dogs is 10-14 years. With that in mind, a dog's lifespan can be affected by numerous factors, including their diet, exercise plan, health, and living environment.

They make a great companion for an active pet parent who enjoys running, hiking or long walks. But because of their aggression toward other dogs and their tendency to chase small animals, they may not be the best candidates for dog parks, and they should never be allowed off leash.

Are Catahoulas affectionate with family? If you are looking for a dog that's happy to cuddle up all day, the Catahoula is not your breed. These are highly active dogs that aren't demonstrative about love like a lapdog, but they do show love in their own ways.

It's not the type of dog that can be left alone to occupy itself and never need attention. We try to inform new owners of the problems that will occur with the breed if there is not enough exercise. A Catahoula is the type of dog that needs a job.

The Catahoula leopard dog's temperament of affection and loyalty makes them generally good with kids. Overall, Catahoulas are protective, and can be a good family dog if you and your children love to do outdoor activities you can bring them along on. But this breed has a lot of energy and can be very independent.

The Catahoula keeps growing and maturing until about 2 years old, but it usually starts working like an adult at 9 to 10 months.

Bored Catahoulas can bark up a storm and destroy your home and yard with their chewing. Providing enough socialization. Many Catahoula Leopard Dogs have protective instincts toward strangers.

What problems do Catahoula have? ›

Catahoulas are prone to a common condition called hypothyroidism in which the body doesn't make enough thyroid hormone. Signs can include dry skin and coat, hair loss, susceptibility to other skin diseases, weight gain, fearfulness, aggression, or other behavioral changes.

They make excellent watch and guard dogs. They are assertive, strong and playful with their owners; however, they are wary of strangers.

Catahoulas have webbed feet and are fit for playing in the water. They should be introduced to water while they're young so that they can have fun in the water their whole lives. It's a great outlet for exercise and fun, and another way to keep your pup busy.

Most Catahoula Leopard Dogs are very trainable if you're firm with them, but some can have a devilish stubborn streak. To start, leash your dog up and take them on a walk outside. It's OK if they don't walk on the leash well yet. When your dog pulls on the leash, stand still and wait for them to stop pulling.

The Catahoula Leopard Dog is a mix of several breeds, including the Spanish Mastiff, the Bloodhound, and the American Dingo. They were originally used by Native Americans and French settlers to hunt wild hogs and cattle. Weight: 40-90 pounds. Height: 20-26 inches.

The two most distinctive physical traits for the Catahoula Leopard Dog are both its coat and its eyes. The coat is most often mottled (hence the name “Leopard”), while their eyes can come in a variety of colors as well, and each one can be a different color.

🐶🐾 A Catahoula Pitbull Mix is a crossbreed between Catahoula Leopard Dog and a Pitbull.

Catahoulas have a single short coat that is smooth and varies in color and markings. They can also come in a range of coat colors and patterns, from red merle and brindle to solid blue and chocolate.

The term “cur,” by the way, refers to the lowest class of nameless or mixed-breed dogs, which means Catahoulas are a mutt of a breed, and therefore exhibit a range of sizes, fur textures, and colors.