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The origins of the Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog are speculative. However, they are believed to be descended from crosses between Native American dogs, Red Wolves, and the dogs brought to the New World by Spanish conquistadors, probably mastiff-types and sighthounds. Some experts believe Beaucerons were added to the breed when French arrived to the new world. The settlers admired the native dogs, as they showed to be capable of scenting, tracking and treeing game as well as herding wild hogs and cattle. There are many stories regarding the origin of the breed's name: Catahoula. The most likely is that it is a misinterpretation of the Indian word that meant "Choctaw," the name of a local tribe. The word 'Catahoula' is actually a combination of two Choctaw words 'okhata', meaning lake, and 'hullo', meaning beloved, or a French transformation of the Choctaw Indian word for their own nation, 'Couthaougoula' pronounced 'Coot-ha-oo-goo-la'. The Catahoula is now said to be named after the parish of the same name in Louisiana, where it is the State Dog.
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Is your dog a catahoula?
A Catahoula is a specific breed.
Is the catahoula the same as the Louisiana catahoula?
If you mean to ask: "Is the catahoula the state dog of Louisiana?", the answer would be yes. They are also known as Catahoula Leopard Dogs.
Do Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog have a strong temperament?
Yes, a Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog does has a strong temperament.
What does the catahoula leopard dog eat?
Elephants
What is Louisiana's State Dog?
Louisiana's state dog is the Catahoula leopard dog
How much is a Catahoula?
The price of a Catahoula can range from free to around $800 or more, depending on its lines, the breeder and quality of the dog
Who is the dog on the current Kenmore elite washer commercial?
it is a catahoula/austrialian cattle dog mix
What animal life is there in Louisiana?
alligator pelican and catahoula leapord dog
What dog breeds have brindle markings?
Great dane, Louisiana catahoula leopard dog and many cur dogs
What kind of dog is gray with black spots and floppy ears?
Possible that it is a Catahoula. I saw a very gray dog with small black spots, and have been looking for this answer myself. So far some Catahoula's are the closest I've seen.
How big does a catahoula leopard bearded collie mix get?
Well a Catahoula is generally a big dog, so if the collie was smaller, then the size of the puppies would be smaller.I have two Catahoula Leopards/Spaniels. They are: male;75lbs female;50lbs.They are smaller than the average catahoula, because of the spaniel they were bred with.I would say a collie/catahoula mix would be the same, maybe a little lighter. (male;70lbs, female;45lbs.)
Is the Catahoula Leopard Dog Louisianas state dog?
Yes it is. You can go to this website: http://www.sos.louisiana.gov/tabid/217/Default.aspx to see for yourself. It is under State Dog, after State Tree. I also put a link on the page. It is called Louisiana Secretary of State: Louisiana Facts.
