Photo: Bugaflee · CC BY-SA 3.0 dog breed · 927 on Animalso
Catahoula Leopard Dog
- Animal
- Dog
- Origin
- United States
About the Catahoula Leopard Dog
The Catahoula Leopard Dog is a dog breed from the United States, named for Catahoula Parish in Louisiana. Louisiana recognized it as the state dog in 1979. The breed appears under different names in major registry systems: the United Kennel Club uses Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog, while the American Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service uses Catahoula Leopard Dog. Both registries place it in a herding designation. Historically, however, people used the breed for hunting feral boars. These details describe a Louisiana-named American breed with both herding registry classification and a hunting background. People considering the breed should be aware of its regional name, its two registry names, and the difference between its formal designation and traditional work. The Catahoula Leopard Dog is listed as a dog species and belongs to the dog family.
What stands out
- American breed with Louisiana origins
- Named after Catahoula Parish
- Recognized as Louisiana's state dog
- Herding designation in two registries
- History of feral boar hunting
Worth knowing
- Uses different names across registries
- Traditional work involved hunting feral boars
- Herding designation differs from historical use
Who it suits
It suits readers seeking an American dog breed with Louisiana roots, a herding designation, and a history of hunting feral boars. Its registry names may matter to people comparing breed records.
In short
The Catahoula Leopard Dog has a clearly documented American and Louisiana identity. Its two registry names and combination of herding classification with hunting history are important points for prospective owners to understand.
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Photo credits9 photographs on this page
- Catahoula Leopard Dog — Bugaflee · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog — Mjrustline · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Alaskan Klee Kai — Gnuyen · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- American Akita — Edwin Campos · CC0 · file page
- American Bulldog — Bully Rascalz · Copyrighted free use · file page
- American Bully — Juan. botti · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- American Cocker Spaniel — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- American English Coonhound — BurnAway · CC BY 2.0 · file page
- American Eskimo Dog — Christmas w/a K · CC BY-SA 2.0 · file page
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