The name was changed from Catahoula Cur to Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog when they became the State Dog of Louisiana. On the average, males are 24 inches at the withers and weigh 65-75 lbs. Females will average 22 inches and weigh 55-65 lbs. There are some that are larger or smaller, but this is the average. Catahoulas come in a range of colors.
Patched dogs are white with any color patches.
Solid colors are black, red, chocolate, yellow, and brindle. Trim colors may be black, white, tan, red, or buff. Although most people associate the Catahoula with the blue leopard coloring, it has nothing to do with the value of the dog. Some Catahoulas have opposing eye colors, but this is not required of the breed. Glass eyes are common in the Catahoula.