How long does a Pit Bull Catahoula Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–15 years, the midpoint of the Pit Bull (12–16 years) and the Catahoula Leopard Dog (10–14 years).

Is a Pit Bull 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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Pit Bull Catahoula Mix

A Pit Bull Catahoula mix is a cross between a Pit Bull and a Catahoula Leopard Dog. Most grow into large dogs of 45–80 lb and live 11–15 years.

Pit Bull, a purebred dog — Pit BullPhoto: Kpo!:D, Public domain, 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.

Weight45–80 lbcan be 40–95 lb

Height20–22 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–15 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Pit Bull Catahoula Mix get?

Pit Bull40–70 lb

The mix45–80 lb

Catahoula Leopard Dog50–95 lb

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

Height runs 20–22 inches at the shoulder, against 17–19 in for the Pit Bull and 22–24 in for the Catahoula Leopard Dog.

Pit bull is a type, not one AKC breed. Size figures use the American Staffordshire Terrier standard.

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

Moderate

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

Grooming

Very low

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

Temperament

The Pit Bull is usually described as confident, smart, good-natured. 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.

Pit Bull vs Catahoula vs the mix

Trait	Pit Bull	Pit Bull Catahoula Mix	Catahoula Leopard Dog
Weight	40–70 lb	45–80 lb	50–95 lb
Height	17–19 in	20–22 in	22–24 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	11–15 yr	10–14 yr
Shedding	low	low	not rated
Energy	moderate	moderate to very high	very high
Group	Terrier	mixed	Foundation Stock Service

Questions about the Pit Bull Catahoula Mix

How big does a Pit Bull Catahoula Mix get?: Most grow to 45–80 pounds and 20–22 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–95 pounds.
How long does a Pit Bull Catahoula Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–15 years, the midpoint of the Pit Bull (12–16 years) and the Catahoula Leopard Dog (10–14 years).
Does a Pit Bull Catahoula 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 Pit Bull 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.