How long does a Catahoula Greyhound Mix live?

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

Is a Catahoula Greyhound 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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Catahoula Greyhound Mix

A Catahoula Greyhound mix is a cross between a Catahoula Leopard Dog and a Greyhound. Most grow into large dogs of 55–80 lb and live 10–14 years.

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

Greyhound, a purebred dog — GreyhoundPhoto: Neurodoc, 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.

Weight55–80 lbcan be 50–95 lb

Height24–27 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–14 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Catahoula Greyhound Mix get?

Catahoula Leopard Dog50–95 lb

The mix55–80 lb

Greyhound60–70 lb

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

Height runs 24–27 inches at the shoulder, against 22–24 in for the Catahoula Leopard Dog and 27–30 in for the Greyhound.

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

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

Grooming

Very 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 Greyhound as gentle, independent, noble. 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 Greyhound vs the mix

Trait	Catahoula Leopard Dog	Catahoula Greyhound Mix	Greyhound
Weight	50–95 lb	55–80 lb	60–70 lb
Height	22–24 in	24–27 in	27–30 in
Lifespan	10–14 yr	10–14 yr	10–13 yr
Shedding	not rated	low	low
Energy	very high	very high	high
Group	Foundation Stock Service	mixed	Hound

Questions about the Catahoula Greyhound Mix

How big does a Catahoula Greyhound Mix get?: Most grow to 55–80 pounds and 24–27 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 50–95 pounds.
How long does a Catahoula Greyhound Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–14 years, the midpoint of the Catahoula Leopard Dog (10–14 years) and the Greyhound (10–13 years).
Does a Catahoula Greyhound 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 Catahoula Greyhound Mix easy to train?: Trainability is low, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Catahoula mixes

Other Greyhound mixes

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