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	The '''Catahoula bulldog''' is a ] dog created by crossing the ] and the ].

	Currently, they are not considered a ] by any major fancier and breeder organization.

	==Appearance==
	The Catahoula bulldog is a medium- to large-sized dog weighing in at 34-45.3 kg (75-100 lb). The height is 55–66 cm (20-26 inches) at the ]s.<ref name="Zwettler2013">{{cite book\|author=Marlene Zwettler\|title=The Great Book of Bulldogs, Bull Terrier and Molosser: Part I Bulldogs & Bull Terrier\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=hz9WeFoj1pIC&pg=PT54\|year=2013\|publisher=epubli\|isbn=978-3-8442-3922-5\|p=54}}</ref>

	The dog has the American Bulldog's muscular build with tight skin and a very short, smooth coat. Normally it does not have an undercoat, but in seasonal or colder climates one may develop.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web\|url=http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/catahoulabulldog.htm\|title=Catahoula Bulldog Dog Breed Information and Pictures\|website=www.dogbreedinfo.com\|access-date=2017-04-23}}</ref> Catahoula bulldogs come in a wide variety of colors—white, black and white, black, sable brown, brown and white and sometimes even black and brown, with or without ].<ref name="Zwettler2013" />

	The eyes can be a soft to dark brown, amber, ice blue, emerald green, gold or a combination of these in cases of ]. Ears can be a rose type to button over and are sometimes ]. The Catahoula bulldog tends to use the ears in a very expressive manner. Their tails are also sometimes docked.

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	==Temperament==
	Though utilized as a hunting, working and ], Catahoula bulldogs are often ]. They are said to be loyal and protective of its people, yet very calm and observant of its environment.They have the ability to be great companions, like any dog, but are not advised with small children as they can get aggressive.<ref name=":0" />

	===Herding and hunting===
	The result of combining the two breeds was a large, rugged and intelligent dog, with increased utility in both hunting and herding.

	In herding, Catahoula bulldogs have the natural abilities of the Catahoula Leopard Dog, using intimidation to herd on ]es and ]s. In ]-catching, this crossbreed is strong and intelligent for actual catching of hogs. As a ]-hunting dog, Catahoula bulldogs excel at it, having the size and aggressiveness of the American Bulldog as well as the intelligence and hunting ability of the Catahoula Leopard Dog. From the American Bulldog, the crossbreed acquired the great jaw strength, heavier ] and more robust ]s.<ref name="Zwettler2013" />

	==History==
	Catahoula bulldogs have been in existence for over 100 years, found mainly in the southern ]. It is reported that ]s wanted a dual-purpose dog for ] and catching hogs, as well as for hunting bears. While the Catahoula Leopard Dog was very skilled at luring a hog to a pen, then escaping over the back of the pen, it was not large or robust enough to catch a hog by itself. The American Bulldog had the extra size and weight, as well as being an excellent ] with a strong jaw, while the Catahoula Leopard Dog had the intelligence, speed, endurance and the instincts of ] and herding.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.bulldoginformation.com/catahoula-bulldog.html \|title=Catahoula Bulldog by Bulldog Information \|website=Bulldoginformation.com \|date= \|accessdate=2016-04-07}}</ref>

	Catahoula bulldogs are one example among many of niche working crossbreeds (as opposed to "]s" crossbred for appearance) that are in development. Others (often with pseudo-archaic names) are the ] (recognized as a breed by the ]) and the ] ("saved" from extinction by extensive crossbreeding), among other, more experimental crosses.<ref name="DogW">
	''Dog World: And the Humans Who Live There'', Alfred Gingold,
	2005, 228 pages, p. 174, Google Books webpage:
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	==Gallery==
	<gallery mode=packed heights=150>
	File:Blue Merle Catahoula Bulldog Male.jpg\|A male blue merle 50/50-type Catahoula bulldog
	File:Wavin K's Tough Enough.jpg\|A male 50/50-type Catahoula bulldog
	File:REMY_11WKS.jpg\|A male 11-week old "red leopard" Catahoula bulldog
	File:Ole Dan Catahoula Bulldog.jpg\|A male "red leopard" 50/50-type Catahoula bulldog
	<!--Image:Catahoula Bulldog red tan.jpg\|A female red/tan 75/25-type Catahoula bulldog-->
	</gallery>

	==References==
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	{{Pastoral dogs}}
	{{American dogs}}

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