Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog Puppies For Sale

The Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog is a hard-working and are actually classified as curs. Their printed 'leopard' pattern is a common characteristic. They love to swim, work, and live alongside their families. Full-grown, they typically weigh 50-95 pounds and stand 22-24 inches tall.

Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dogs are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. The best type of home for a Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog isn't necessarily one in Louisiana - although they are the state's official dog, and their somewhat water-bred and webby paws do very well in the marshy Louisiana swamps. These dogs don't always need to live indoors, but they do need sufficient time around people each day. They're relatively quiet and don't bark much.

The Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog needs human interaction and will not be happy kept in isolation. They need daily vigorous exercise and at least a daily walk or run. Since these dogs can be aggressive around other dogs, keeping them on a leash is a must. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.

Most of the time, the coat of a Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog has a brindle or leopard-look pattern to them with a mix of light and dark colors. Some are tri- or quad-colored. Their coats are flat, short, and require usually just a weekly brushing to keep it shiny. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dogs are best suited for a house with a good-sized yard. The best type of home for a Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog isn't necessarily one in Louisiana - although they are the state's official dog, and their somewhat water-bred and webby paws do very well in the marshy Louisiana swamps. These dogs don't always need to live indoors, but they do need sufficient time around people each day. They are fairly easy to train.