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	The '''Catahoula bulldog''' is a ] dog created by crossing the ] and the ], either as a first generation cross, or subsequent generations with no less than 25% nor more than 75% of each breed. The Catahoula bulldog is a medium- to large-sized dog utilized as a hunting, working and guard dog. It is also used in feral hog hunting and pest control. Catahoula bulldogs have been in existence for over 100 years, found mainly in the southern United States. They are not currently recognized by any of the major ].

	==Appearance==
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	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.{{cn\|reason=previously cited to self-published book by dog fancier\|August 2019}}

	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.{{cn\|reason=dogbreedinfo.com not a RS\|August 2019}} 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 ].{{cn\|reason=previously cited to self-published book by dog fancier\|August 2019}}

	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.

	==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 and have a good temperament to children.{{cn\|reason=previously cited to unreliable source\|August 2019}}

	===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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog. From the American Bulldog, the crossbreed acquired the great jaw strength, heavier ] and more robust ]s.{{Citation needed\|reason=previously cited to self-published dog fancier book\|date=August 13, 2019}}

	==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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog had the intelligence, speed, endurance and the instincts of ] and herding.{{cn\|reason=bulldog info not a RS\|August 2019}}

	In the 1960's, and for several decades until it went out of business, a registry named Animal Research Foundation (ARF) kept records of pedigrees.{{cn\|reason=Animal Research Foundation does not exist\|August 2019}}

	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:
	.</ref>

	==Gallery==
	<gallery mode=packed heights=150>
	File:Blue Merle Catahoula Bulldog Male.jpg\|A male blue merle 50/50-type Catahoula bulldog
	File:Catahoula Bulldog 2009.jpg\|Fawn
	File:REMY_11WKS.jpg\|A male 11-week old "red leopard" Catahoula bulldog
	File:Wavin K's Tough Enough.jpg\|A male 50/50-type Catahoula bulldog
	</gallery>

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