How long does a Boxer Catahoula Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–13 years, the midpoint of the Boxer (10–12 years) and the Catahoula Leopard Dog (10–14 years).

Is a Boxer Catahoula Mix easy to train?

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

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Boxer Catahoula Mix

A Boxer Catahoula mix is a cross between a Boxer and a Catahoula Leopard Dog. Most grow into large dogs of 50–90 lb and live 10–13 years.

Boxer, a purebred dog — BoxerPhoto: Flickr user boxercab, CC BY 2.0, 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.

Weight50–90 lbcan be 50–95 lb

Height22–24 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–13 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Boxer Catahoula Mix get?

Boxer50–80 lb

The mix50–90 lb

Catahoula Leopard Dog50–95 lb

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

Height runs 22–24 inches at the shoulder, against 21.5–25 in for the Boxer and 22–24 in for the Catahoula Leopard Dog.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Low

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 to high

The Boxer rates high and the Catahoula Leopard Dog low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low

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

Temperament

The Boxer is usually described as bright, fun-loving, active. 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.

Boxer vs Catahoula vs the mix

Trait	Boxer	Boxer Catahoula Mix	Catahoula Leopard Dog
Weight	50–80 lb	50–90 lb	50–95 lb
Height	21.5–25 in	22–24 in	22–24 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	10–13 yr	10–14 yr
Shedding	low	low	not rated
Energy	high	very high	very high
Group	Working	mixed	Foundation Stock Service

Questions about the Boxer Catahoula Mix

How big does a Boxer Catahoula Mix get?: Most grow to 50–90 pounds and 22–24 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 50–95 pounds.
How long does a Boxer Catahoula Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–13 years, the midpoint of the Boxer (10–12 years) and the Catahoula Leopard Dog (10–14 years).
Does a Boxer Catahoula Mix shed?: Shedding is low. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Boxer Catahoula Mix easy to train?: Trainability is low to high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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