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The Catahoula Bulldog has been around for over 100 years. They are a crossbreed between the American Bulldog and the Louisiana Catahoula Leopard dog. In order to understand what this cross exactly means, first read my article about the Catahoula Leopard dog.
The Catahoula Bulldog tight skin and a very short smooth coat. In most cases the Catahoula does not have an undercoat but may develop one if it is living in seasonal or colder climate. Ears come in rose type or button over and sometimes cropped for a noble look.
The Catahoula Bulldog has been around for over 100 years. They are a crossbreed between the American Bulldog and the Louisiana Catahoula Leopard dog. In order to understand what this cross exactly means, first read my article about the Catahoula Leopard dog. Breeders of the 'Catahoula Bulldog" say it was bred for two reasons. First, ranchers and hog-hunters have used "Catahoulas" for many years to herd cattle and hunt hogs, but, to catch hogs, they had to carry a "catch-dog" with them. According to the Catahoula Bulldog fanciers, most "Catahoulas" were neither big enough, nor tough enough, to catch. The "American Bulldog" has an impeccable reputation as a catch-dog. Therefore, they say, when the "American Bulldog" is crossed with a "Catahoula", you get a bigger, tougher dog which will work cattle and also catch hogs when needed.
The American Bulldog gave great strength of jaw, a heavier body and a laid back attitude. It also beefed up the head of the Catahoula lending itself to a wider skull. The Catahoula Leopard Dog added intelligence, speed, endurance and the instincts of hunting and herding. They also added an astonishing array of unique coloration's known as merle. As a result of its bulldog ancestry the general character of the Catahoula Bulldog is laid back yet alert when necessary.
They are a unique and extraordinary dog possessing wonderful qualities and high intelligence. It can be trained for several uses. They make excellent watch, guard, and catch dogs. They will hunt and tree game and can basically be considered as a working breed. As pets they are easily trained and are very loyal to everyone who intimately surrounds them. They love to be around their family and are very tolerant with children.
The appearance of the Catahoula Bulldog is a medium to large size dog that weighs 75-100 pounds and stands 24"-26" at the shoulder. He has the musculature of the American Bulldog with tight skin and a very short smooth coat. Normally he does not have an undercoat but usually develops one when living in seasonal or colder climate.
Catahoula Bulldogs come in a wide variety of colors. A pure white coat is commonly seen with or without striking ice blue eyes, a soft sable brown and white coat with or with out merle, or the merling patterns. Merling produces a huge range of colors and patterns. Some are white with gray, black and tan patches and blotches; some have very large areas of color and smaller patches and spots. You truly have to see it to believe it. Not only are they excellent working dogs but they are also esthically amazing to look at.
Their ear set varies from a rose type to button over and sometimes cropped for a regal look. They tend to use their ears in a very expressive manner, as if they are talking with them. His eyes can be a soft to dark brown, ice blue, emerald green, gold or any combination of all of these.
Eye color comes in brown, ice blue, gold, emerald green or a combination of all of these. Coats come in a wide variety of colors from merle to pure white. Catahoula Bulldog is a laid back dog but can be alert when necessary. Very intelligent and easy to train. Loyal and love to be around their family. This dog loves to please and should be taught what is expected of them early on. They are very tolerant of children. The Catahoula Bulldog tends to use their ears in a very expressive manner, as if they are talking with them. Makes a great watch or guard dog. They are sometimes used to hunt and tree game.
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