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|name = Catahoula bulldog | |||
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|caption = A male 75/25-type Catahoula bulldog | |||
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The '''Catahoula bulldog''' is believed to be a ] created by crossing the ] and the ],<ref name="HChr"/> either as a first generation cross, or subsequent generations with no less than 25% nor more than 75% of each breed. It has been described as 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 are believed to have been in existence for over 100 years, found mainly in the southern United States; however, the breed information was originally provided by a pay-for registry called the American Research Foundation that is no longer in existence. The Catahoula bulldog is not officially recognized by any of the major ]. | |||
==Appearance== | |||
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The Catahoula bulldog has been described as 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|date=August 2019}} but there is no breed standard. The American Research Foundation is often cited with regards to the history and breed type but the registry was a questionable pay-for registry that is no longer in existence. | |||
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|date=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|date=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.{{cn|date=August 2019}} | |||
==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|date=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 2019}} | |||
== In the news == | |||
In 1977, a local paper in ] hailed a Catahoula Bulldog for protecting its owner's family from an intruding rattlesnake.<ref name="PP"/> | |||
A Catahoula Bulldog was implicated in the ] death of a ] woman. There were two other dogs present at the scene, and the responding police officer had to shoot and kill the Catahoula Bulldog.<ref name="HChr"/> | |||
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<ref name="HChr">{{cite news|last=Wise |first=Lindsay |author-link=<!--Lindsay Wise --> |title=Ruling: Friendswood woman died of dog attack |newspaper=] |date=March 19, 2007 |url=http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Ruling-Friendswood-woman-died-of-dog-attack-1543604.php |quotation=Catahoula Bulldog.. is a cross between an ] and a ]}}</ref> | |||
<ref name="PP">{{cite news|last= |first= |author-link=<!--no byline--> |title=‘Old Yeller’ To The Rescue |newspaper=Prattville Progress |date=Thursday, August 11, 1977 |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/581641940/?terms=%22Catahoula%2Bbulldog |page=11}}</ref> | |||
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