Louisiana Catahoula Bulldog Breed description: Character & Co

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What is the origin of the hybrid dog Catahoula Bulldog?

The creation of the Catahoula bulldogs is exciting. They were bred from American Bulldog and Catahoula Leopard Dog when English settlers took their dogs from England to their new home in America and started mating their dogs there. The Catahoula Bulldog is also called Catbull for short and was bred as a farm dog. Since all kinds of needs were taken into account here, there is no uniform standard for this breed, since it never has been a dog used for exhibitions.

What are the breed characteristics of the Catahoula Bulldog?

They are strong, medium-sized dogs. They are considered to be a little stubborn, but they can be trained very well with a little sensitivity and consistency. These loyal four-legged friends are very attentive, while at the same time hardly ever showing aggression.

Profile of the Catahoula Bulldog

Origin: America
Breed: not recognised by the FCI due to it being a hybrid breed
Use: domestic and farm dog
Life expectancy: around 14 years
Characteristics: intelligent, more pronounced will to please, loyal, sporty and attentive

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Alternate Name	Catbull, Catahoula, Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog, Catahoula Leopard Dog
Origin	USA
Life expectancy	10 - 12 years
Care requirements	low-maintenance

Activity level	average
FCI group	not recognised
AKC group	Foundation Stock Service
KC group	working group

Characteristics

What are the typical character traits of the Catahoula Bulldog?

These dogs have a pronounced will to please, which means that they like to please their owners which makes them learn quickly since they wanna do everything right. Although they are considered stubborn and often only listen at second attempt, they are extremely good-natured. If you want to buy a Catahoula Bulldog, you should not underestimate the strength of these dogs. Therefore, Catahoula Bulldog puppies are not dogs for first-time dog owners. A responsible Catahoula Bulldog breeder should make you aware of this.

In the UKC he is listed as a Herding Dog, in the AKC he is in the Foundatin Stock Service, he is not recognised by the FCI.

Character

Usage

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Breeding

What are typical diseases of the Catahoula Bulldog?

The colour variation merle, which actually results from a genetic defect, can increasingly lead to skin problems. Specimens where the percentage of white in their fur colour is more than 80 are at an increased risk for deafness. Merle carriers are also more prone to diseases, this is not only the case for this particular breed. A good Catahoula Bulldog breeder, however, pays attention to responsible mating in which hereditary diseases can be avoided as much as possible.

deafness
skin problems - especially with MERLE

What needs to be considered when breeding Catahoula Bulldog?

Since this breed often has a high proportion of white or the colour sand, merle carriers are difficult to recognise. It is therefore important that a Catahoula Bulldog breeder takes a close look at their genetics in order to avoid malformations and diseases.

Appearance and coat of the Catahoula Bulldog

If you want to buy a Catahoula Bulldog, you will get a dog with a short and easily maintainable coat. Their fur is close to their body and comes in many different colour variations. Whether it be dotted, blue or red merle, white, brown, bi-coloured, tri-coloured or white with badges.