A Catahoula Leopard Dog is an American dog breed that people think descended from a mix of native American dogs, bloodhounds, Spanish Mastiffs and Greyhounds in northern Louisiana. Since there's ...

Story by David Crookes • 1mo Catahoula Leopard Dog overview Life expectancy: 10-14 years Size: 22-26-inches (male); 20-24 inches (female) Coat: Short, single, smooth Temperament: Independent ...

“The Catahoula Leopard Dog is a large, working breed that has plenty of endurance. They were originally bred to be one of the best farm dogs and hunt wild dogs, so these are not dogs designed to ...

Gov. Jimmie Davis brought his Catahoula, Nap, to the Louisiana State Capitol in 1979 when the state legislature was voting on designated the Catahoula cur dog as Louisiana's state dog.

The Catahoula Leopard Dog is packed with surprises. It roared to popularity for its wild, marbled fur and piercing eyes, but this Louisiana native has a personality as bold as its appearance.

Nola, a 2-year-old Catahoula Mix, sounds like that dog. The shelter describes Nola as "joy in dog form," calling her the total package.