How long does a Blue Heeler Catahoula Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–15 years, the midpoint of the Blue Heeler (12–16 years) and the Catahoula Leopard Dog (10–14 years).

Is a Blue Heeler Catahoula Mix easy to train?

Trainability is low, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Blue Heeler Catahoula Mix

A Blue Heeler Catahoula mix is a cross between a Blue Heeler and a Catahoula Leopard Dog. Most grow into large dogs of 40–70 lb and live 11–15 years.

Blue Heeler, a purebred dog — Blue HeelerPhoto: Zingpix, CC BY 3.0, source

Catahoula Leopard Dog, a purebred dog — Catahoula Leopard DogPhoto: Bugaflee, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.

Weight40–70 lbcan be 35–95 lb

Height20–22 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–15 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Blue Heeler Catahoula Mix get?

Blue Heeler35–50 lb

The mix40–70 lb

Catahoula Leopard Dog50–95 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Blue Heeler Catahoula Mix dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.

Height runs 20–22 inches at the shoulder, against 17–20 in for the Blue Heeler and 22–24 in for the Catahoula Leopard Dog.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

High

Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.

Energy

Very high

Plan on long daily walks plus real exercise, such as running, fetch or a sport. A yard alone will not tire this dog out.

Trainability

Low

The Blue Heeler rates very low and the Catahoula Leopard Dog low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Very low

A weekly brush and the odd bath keep the coat in shape.

Temperament

The Blue Heeler is usually described as alert, curious, pleasant. The Catahoula Leopard Dog as loyal, independent, watchful. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Blue Heeler vs Catahoula vs the mix

Trait	Blue Heeler	Blue Heeler Catahoula Mix	Catahoula Leopard Dog
Weight	35–50 lb	40–70 lb	50–95 lb
Height	17–20 in	20–22 in	22–24 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	11–15 yr	10–14 yr
Shedding	high	high	not rated
Energy	very high	very high	very high
Group	Herding	mixed	Foundation Stock Service

Questions about the Blue Heeler Catahoula Mix

How big does a Blue Heeler Catahoula Mix get?: Most grow to 40–70 pounds and 20–22 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 35–95 pounds.
How long does a Blue Heeler Catahoula Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–15 years, the midpoint of the Blue Heeler (12–16 years) and the Catahoula Leopard Dog (10–14 years).
Does a Blue Heeler Catahoula Mix shed?: Shedding is high. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Blue Heeler Catahoula Mix easy to train?: Trainability is low, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Other Catahoula mixes

Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.