How long does a Catahoula Dalmatian Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–14 years, the midpoint of the Catahoula Leopard Dog (10–14 years) and the Dalmatian (11–13 years).

Is a Catahoula Dalmatian 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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Catahoula Dalmatian Mix

A Catahoula Dalmatian mix is a cross between a Catahoula Leopard Dog and a Dalmatian. Most grow into large dogs of 50–80 lb and live 10–14 years.

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

Dalmatian, a purebred dog — DalmatianPhoto: Desaix83, d'après le travail de Le dalmatien, 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.

Weight50–80 lbcan be 45–95 lb

Height20–24 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–14 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Catahoula Dalmatian Mix get?

Catahoula Leopard Dog50–95 lb

The mix50–80 lb

Dalmatian45–70 lb

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

Height runs 20–24 inches at the shoulder, against 22–24 in for the Catahoula Leopard Dog and 19–24 in for the Dalmatian.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Very 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

Moderate

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

Grooming

Low

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

Temperament

The Catahoula Leopard Dog is usually described as loyal, independent, watchful. The Dalmatian as dignified, smart, outgoing. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Catahoula vs Dalmatian vs the mix

Trait	Catahoula Leopard Dog	Catahoula Dalmatian Mix	Dalmatian
Weight	50–95 lb	50–80 lb	45–70 lb
Height	22–24 in	20–24 in	19–24 in
Lifespan	10–14 yr	10–14 yr	11–13 yr
Shedding	not rated	very high	very high
Energy	very high	very high	high
Group	Foundation Stock Service	mixed	Non-Sporting

Questions about the Catahoula Dalmatian Mix

How big does a Catahoula Dalmatian Mix get?: Most grow to 50–80 pounds and 20–24 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 45–95 pounds.
How long does a Catahoula Dalmatian Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–14 years, the midpoint of the Catahoula Leopard Dog (10–14 years) and the Dalmatian (11–13 years).
Does a Catahoula Dalmatian Mix shed?: Shedding is very high. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Catahoula Dalmatian Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Catahoula mixes

Other Dalmatian mixes

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