How long does a Bulldog Catahoula Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 9–12 years, the midpoint of the English Bulldog (8–10 years) and the Catahoula Leopard Dog (10–14 years).

Is a Bulldog Catahoula Mix easy to train?

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

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Bulldog Catahoula Mix

A Bulldog Catahoula mix is a cross between a English Bulldog and a Catahoula Leopard Dog. Most grow into large dogs of 45–70 lb and live 9–12 years.

English Bulldog, a purebred dog — English BulldogPhoto: Pleple2000, CC BY-SA 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.

Weight45–70 lbcan be 40–95 lb

Height18–20 inat the shoulder

Lifespan9–12 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Bulldog Catahoula Mix get?

English Bulldog40–50 lb

The mix45–70 lb

Catahoula Leopard Dog50–95 lb

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

Height runs 18–20 inches at the shoulder, against 14–15 in for the English Bulldog 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

Moderate to 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

Moderate

The English Bulldog rates moderate and the Catahoula Leopard Dog low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Moderate

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The English Bulldog is usually described as friendly, courageous, calm. 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.

Bulldog vs Catahoula vs the mix

Trait	English Bulldog	Bulldog Catahoula Mix	Catahoula Leopard Dog
Weight	40–50 lb	45–70 lb	50–95 lb
Height	14–15 in	18–20 in	22–24 in
Lifespan	8–10 yr	9–12 yr	10–14 yr
Shedding	high	high	not rated
Energy	moderate	moderate to very high	very high
Group	Non-Sporting	mixed	Foundation Stock Service

Questions about the Bulldog Catahoula Mix

How big does a Bulldog Catahoula Mix get?: Most grow to 45–70 pounds and 18–20 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–95 pounds.
How long does a Bulldog Catahoula Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 9–12 years, the midpoint of the English Bulldog (8–10 years) and the Catahoula Leopard Dog (10–14 years).
Does a Bulldog 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 Bulldog Catahoula Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate, 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.