The True Catahoula Bulldog

The 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.

There is no such thing as a Catahoula Bulldogge and never has been that is the work of someone trying to capitalize on the Original and Only True Catahoula Bulldog!! Don't be fooled by cheap immitations!!  The Catahoula Bulldog was built WAY before Alan Scott and John D Johnson were even alive!! The true Catahoula Bulldog is Old Southern White Bulldog (AKA American Bulldog today) X NALC Registered Catahoula leopard dog of Louisiana. While the Scott or performance bulldog is a close second the Johnson bulldog is not! Breeding a Johnson Bulldog or an Olde English bulldog to a Catahoula just won't do. That will not produce a true Catahoula Bulldog and will bring the bad genetic problems those types of Bulldogs are riddled with. The closest purebred Bulldog to the Catahoula Bulldog is the Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog developed by Papa Buck Lane http://alapahabulldog.com/history.htm If you will check this website out you will not see the squished up face of an English Bulldog but the medium length snout of the Old Southern White. These dogs were mixed with a little Leopard(Aka Merle) Catahoula with Blue eyes! The preferred colors of the Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog are the same as that of Catahoulas . Blue leopard and blue eyes are preferred! These dogs were used as farm working dogs and plantation protectors. They are known as the Catahoula Bulldog for their gemtleness with children and tolerence of other pets.

The Catahoula Bulldog is a natural herder and is born with a sense of knowing when it comes to cattle and goats. They easily work the herd while listening for calfs and kids on trouble or branched off from the herd. A catahoula Bulldog will not leave an area if there is an animal in trouble there!Herds are kept safe and sound by these capable security guards.Fearless and protective oif their keep a wolf or coyote has seen a bad day if they try to mess with this dogs herd!These dogs are capable of hunting large and dangerous game,like bear and mountian lion and making it look easy!!The Catahoula Bulldog is a very intelligent adversary for any wild animal that dare cross it!

Once you have had the unconditional love of a Catahoula Bulldog you will never want another breed of dog