This section does not cite any sources. Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.Find sources: 'Catahoula Leopard Dog' – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (December 2019) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) There are at least two theories about the origin of the name Catahoula. One is that it is a combination of two Choctaw words, okhata meaning 'lake', and hullo meaning 'beloved'. Another is that the name is a French transformation of the Choctaw word for their own nation, Couthaougoula, pronounced approximately IPA:  (/koot-how-goo-lah/).. As a working dog, Catahoulas have been bred primarily for temperament and ability rather than for appearance. As a result, the physical characteristics of Catahoulas are somewhat varied. Tri-color: Have three distinct visible colors, usually white, black, and gray.
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