If you are looking for an affectionate, energetic partner who also has unusual hair colors, without a doubt you are looking for a Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog. This beautiful animal will delight those who like sports and spend as much time as possible with a dog.
Would you like to know everything about this breed? If your answer has been affirmative, get ready to know what is the origin, characteristics, and much more about the Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog.
Origin and history of the Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog
Our protagonist is a large sized bloodhound dog that is official from Louisiana (USA). It is believed to be a hybrid of mastiffs and other European dogs brought in on Spanish expeditions during the XNUMXth century, but it is more likely that its origin is more recent. One theory says that it began to develop in the XNUMXth century, when Beaucerón dogs (Beauce shepherd) began to mix with red wolves. Likewise, the name of Catahoula is not known for certain if it comes from the native language of the Choctaw.
Physical characteristics
It is a large dog, with a weight of 23 to 36kg and a height at the withers of between 51 and 66cm. His body is compact, muscular, with a deep chest. It is protected by a coat of short, tight and shiny hair, or thicker and woolly. It can be red leopard (brown and tan tones), blue leopard (dark gray tones, black and some white) and black leopard (dark tones). The head is wedge-shaped, with hanging ears that are triangular in shape. Their eyes look like glass to marble, which is what occurs when both colored and glass portions are present in the same eye. Its legs are long and strong.
Has a life expectancy of 12 to 14 years.
Behavior and personality of the Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog
It is an animal that enjoys working. In fact, you need it. It is important that anyone who wants to live with a Catahoula Leopard Dog knows that It is a dog that must be taken to exercise, both physical and mental. He is very intelligent, so it is highly advisable to buy interactive games for dogs or make them ourselves at home or in the garden so that they really get tired.
In addition, he is assertive and very dependent on his family, to the point that he does not like being alone. He protects his loved ones and gets along especially well with children.
Is it difficult to train?
As it is an independent animal, it is not one of the easiest breeds. It is important that you have a single trainer, and that he knows well what he wants to teach him. Likewise, the techniques to be used must be positive training, since otherwise the dog will lose the confidence it has in him.
Care
Food
It is highly advisable for the animal to eat I think or homemade food made especially with meat or fish, without bone or spines. Also, you can not lack water. And whenever he behaves well or you want to give him a treat, do not hesitate to give him a treat that is suitable for dogs.
Hygiene
During the shedding season it will tend to lose a lot of hair, so it will be necessary to brush it daily, between one and two times. If you want it not to leave a lot of traces on the sofa or other furniture, it is interesting to use combs that have rigid prongs and close together, since these will remove more of the dead hair.
To keep it clean, it should be bathed once a month. In case you are afraid of water, you can use dry shampoo.
Exercise
It is important that you go out of the house to do some physical activity, like running or walking. It is also interesting that you practice some sport, such as agility or disc dog; In this way, he will interact with other dogs and people, and at home he will be able to enjoy their company even more since he will be calmer as he has been able to burn all the accumulated energy.
"Salud"
Louisiana Coahula Leopard Dog is a dog that can suffer stomach twisting or even hip dysplasia. Although you have to bear in mind that if you take good care of him and take him to the vet at the slightest symptom that indicates that something is wrong, he can probably recover sooner and continue doing his normal activities.
In addition to that, if you do not want him to have puppies, it is advisable to think about neutering him when the professional tells you to.
Price
It is a rare breed in Spain, so prices vary a lot. On average, the price of a puppy is around $500, but you may find it for 300 euros.
Louisiana Coahula Leopard Dog Photos
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