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The Catahoula Bulldog Breed Description Submitted by:
Wilson's Kennels
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Catahoula Bulldog
History: The Catahoula Bulldog has been around
for close to 100 years. It was originated by farmers and
hunters who wanted the strength of the American Bulldog
and the intelligence and savvy of the Catahoula leopard
dog. See history of both the American Bulldog and the
Catahoula leopard dog for a better idea! In the mix they
also got some great by products like the Catahoula
Bulldog is a wonderful family companion and is awesome
with kids of all ages. Plus they are beautiful as well!
Colors and Coats Available: The coat of a
Catahoula Bulldog is short and straight and needs little
grooming attention. The coat can come in an array of
beautiful colors the most famous being the merle or
leopard colors blue, red, tan, gray and silver. There
are no two Catahoula Bulldogs alike in coat or eye
color. Eyes can be brown , blue, aqua, green, gold or a
combination of any of these colors in one eye which is
called 'Cracked" or eyes two different colors
altogether!
Average Heights and Weights: There is usually
alot of difference in size between the males and
females. Females are the smaller of the two weighing
anywhere from 45 lbs to 65 lbs. Males are the larger
weighing between 70 and 110lbs.
Grooming and Special Care Needed: The Catahoula
Bulldog needs very little attention in the grooming
department which is usually written off to the fact that
the Catahoula leopard dog has some red wolf in their
background. Regular check ups shots and wormings are
usually about all there is to taking care of a Catahoula
Bulldog who believes he is supposed to be taking care of
you!
Health Concerns: The Catahoula Bulldog has very
little in the way of health concerns . Hip dysplasia is
sometimes seen in the American Bulldog and the Catahoula
so it's best to have your Catahoula Bulldog's hips
x-rayed or 'Penn hip tested around the age of 2 years.
You can also have their ears (hearing) tested and
Certified and their eyes tested and certified however if
you do not plan to breed your dog these things are not
needed unless you see indications of a problem. These
dogs live an average of 13 to 15 years .They are pretty
tough dogs!
Average Life Span: These dogs live an average of
13 to 15 years. They are pretty tough dogs!
Personality/Temperament: The Catahoula Bulldog
needs a job. It needs something constructive to do. They
are high energy dogs and do well with families with
children. Lots of exercise and a 'job' whether it be
babysitting or fetching a stick is an important part of
a Catahoula Bulldogs life. The female of the species
although much smaller is the more dominant of the two
and this is attributed to the Catahoula side also. They
are very playful and silly even around their 'people'
but wary and guarded around strangers so it is very
important to socialize your Catahoula Bulldog with other
people, so he will be at ease with strangers.
Once you have had the unconditional love of a Catahoula
Bulldog you will never want another breed of dog!
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