How long does a Catahoula Whippet Mix live?

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

Is a Catahoula Whippet 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 Whippet Mix

A Catahoula Whippet mix is a cross between a Catahoula Leopard Dog and a Whippet. Most grow into large dogs of 40–70 lb and live 11–14 years.

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

Whippet, a purebred dog — WhippetPhoto: Sagaciousphil, 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 25–95 lb

Height20–23 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–14 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Catahoula Whippet Mix get?

Catahoula Leopard Dog50–95 lb

The mix40–70 lb

Whippet25–40 lb

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

Height runs 20–23 inches at the shoulder, against 22–24 in for the Catahoula Leopard Dog and 18–22 in for the Whippet.

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

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

Low

The Catahoula Leopard Dog rates low and the Whippet 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 Whippet as affectionate, playful, calm. 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 Whippet vs the mix

Trait	Catahoula Leopard Dog	Catahoula Whippet Mix	Whippet
Weight	50–95 lb	40–70 lb	25–40 lb
Height	22–24 in	20–23 in	18–22 in
Lifespan	10–14 yr	11–14 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	not rated	low	low
Energy	very high	moderate to very high	moderate
Group	Foundation Stock Service	mixed	Hound

Questions about the Catahoula Whippet Mix

How big does a Catahoula Whippet Mix get?: Most grow to 40–70 pounds and 20–23 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 25–95 pounds.
How long does a Catahoula Whippet Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Catahoula Leopard Dog (10–14 years) and the Whippet (12–15 years).
Does a Catahoula Whippet 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 Whippet 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 Whippet mixes

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