Ruger, a male Catahoula Leopard Dog for sale in Livingston, TN – Photo 1 of 10
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Ruger

Male, Born on 07/27/25 - 7 months
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Ruger is a very energetic and loves to play tug of war. Especially with your pant legs, water hose or anything else he feels the need to get your attention. He is a red leopard. He lives outside on the farm. My pups are not raised indoors, they are working dogs. Ruger is from registered parents, however, he will not be registerable. Catahoula Leopard Dog is a multi-purpose working dog that is powerful, with a sense of agility and endurance. They are serious while working and playful at home. Catahoula are used as stock dogs, bay dogs, tree dogs, watchdogs, guard dogs, and of course as loyal companions. Catahoulas need space to expend their huge amount of energy and always needs a job to do. A catahoula is not suited for city life or as an apartment/house dog. If you feel you are the right person for a catahoula, please contact me. Please check with your significate other before doing so!!!!! NALC Motto: Not everyone needs a Catahoula. AVAILABLE TO APPROVED HOMES ONLY!!!!!!!!!
Coat Colors:
Red
Medium Brown
White
Coat Pattern:
Merle
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Catahoula Leopard Dog
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What are Catahoula Leopard Dogs known for?
With striking, spotted coats and a strong drive to herd, the Catahoula Leopard Dog is a beautiful, hard-working companion. Their unique looks may be what initially catches your eye, but these protective pups will impress you even more with their watchfulness, high energy, and affection. Full-grown, they typically weigh 50-95 pounds and stand 22-24 inches tall.
Are Catahoula Leopard Dogs good family dogs?
Catahoula Leopard Dogs are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. This breed gets along best with older children, but can be a bit overwhelming for babies and toddlers. Catahoula Leopards can co-exist with cats and dogs, although they may be a bit aggressive toward dogs of the same sex. They're relatively quiet and don't bark much.
Do Catahoula Leopard Dogs need a lot of physical activity?
As a working dog at heart, the Catahoula Leopard needs plenty of exercise and companionship to be happy. Give them at least an hour of activity or hard play each day, or they may get destructive and loud. These dogs love walking, running, hiking, and any activity that taps into their natural hunting and herding instincts. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.
What's the coat like on a Catahoula Leopard Dog?
The Catahoula Leopard has a short- to medium-length single coat of coarse hair. They get their name from the leopard pattern on their fur with red, blue, black, gray, or multi-color patches. Catahoula Leopards are moderate shedders that need weekly brushing and an occasional bath to maintain their good looks. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.
Are Catahoula Leopard Dogs easy to train?
Catahoula Leopard Dogs are best suited for a rural property or home with a large yard. They can live indoors or outdoors, but if they spend a lot of time outside, make sure that the fence is secure and they still get plenty of human interaction. They are fairly easy to train.
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