How long does a Lab Catahoula Mix live?

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

Is a Lab Catahoula Mix easy to train?

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

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Lab Catahoula Mix

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

Labrador Retriever, a purebred dog — Labrador RetrieverPhoto: SixtyWeb, 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.

Weight50–90 lbcan be 50–95 lb

Height22–24 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–13 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Lab Catahoula Mix get?

Labrador Retriever55–80 lb

The mix50–90 lb

Catahoula Leopard Dog50–95 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Lab 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 21.5–24.5 in for the Labrador Retriever 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

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 very high

The Labrador Retriever rates very 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 Labrador Retriever is usually described as friendly, active, outgoing. 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.

Lab vs Catahoula vs the mix

Trait	Labrador Retriever	Lab Catahoula Mix	Catahoula Leopard Dog
Weight	55–80 lb	50–90 lb	50–95 lb
Height	21.5–24.5 in	22–24 in	22–24 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	10–13 yr	10–14 yr
Shedding	high	high	not rated
Energy	very high	very high	very high
Group	Sporting	mixed	Foundation Stock Service

Questions about the Lab Catahoula Mix

How big does a Lab 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 Lab Catahoula Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–13 years, the midpoint of the Labrador Retriever (10–12 years) and the Catahoula Leopard Dog (10–14 years).
Does a Lab 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 Lab Catahoula Mix easy to train?: Trainability is low to very 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.