{"id":29272,"date":"2023-06-01T16:29:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-01T15:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/?p=29272"},"modified":"2025-06-19T15:01:04","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T14:01:04","slug":"catahoula-lab-mix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/catahoula-lab-mix\/","title":{"rendered":"Catahoula Lab Mix &#8211; The Labahoula"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A nible, canny and mile-a-minute cross, Catahoula Lab mix dogs are a combination of Catahoula Leopard Dog and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/labrador-retriever\/\">the Labrador Retriever<\/a>. Also known as the Labahoula, the Catahoula Lab is an intelligent, lively, medium sized companion dog. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are bred for retrieving, hunting and companionship. Catahoula mix dogs usually have a short coat that may have adorable spotted markings like their Catahoula parent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#appearance\">Catahoula Lab mix appearance<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#temperament\">Catahoula Lab mix temperament<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#training\">Training and exercise<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#health\">Catahoula Lab mix health and care<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#rescue\">Shelter dogs vs puppies<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Today I&#8217;ll share the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/labrador-temperament\/\"> personality and character traits <\/a>of the Lab and Catahoula mix. I&#8217;ll talk about their exercise and care needs, and the pros and cons of this hybrid as a family pet. And share some great tips on raising and training a Labahoula puppy and caring for your pet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Simone - A Catahoula\/Lab Mix Pup\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EJL6nDPukmA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"catahoula-lab-mix-faq\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Labs and Catahoulas might seem like an unlikely match. So it\u2019s not surprising that dog lovers have lots of questions about the Lab Catahoula hybrid. Click the links if you\u2019re impatient for answers, or sit back and enjoy our entire guide!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#size\">How big does a Catahoula Lab mix get?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#training\">Are they easy to train?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#lifespan\">How long does a Labahoula live?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#goodpets\">Are Labahoula dogs good pets?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a name=\"history\"><\/a>Clearly, Labahoulas have some exciting qualities. Let\u2019s dig deeper to find out where they came from in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"origin-of-the-catahoula-lab-mix\">Origin Of The Catahoula Lab Mix<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Catahoula Lab mix is an all-American cross. Labrador Retrievers may have started out in Canada and made their way to North America via Britain. But, they have long reigned at the top of the American Kennel Club\u2019s most popular breeds table. In fact, the Labrador even comes in distinctly English and American types now, although they both belong to the same breed. Originally the quintessential gundog breed, Labs today are just as likely to be found working as service dogs or living as pets and companion animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, Louisiana Catahoula Leopard dogs as we know them today started out in (surprise, surprise) Louisiana. Breeders wanted a dog which was talented at herding sheep and hunting wild boar, but also calm around the home and good with children. Since Catahoulas are relatively rare outside the southern states of the U.S. most Catahoula Lab mix dogs are likely to be born there too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-to-expect-from-a-catahoula-lab-mix\">What To Expect From A Catahoula Lab Mix<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Catahoula Lab puppies might be the result of an accidental pregnancy, or a deliberate decision to mix the breeds. When breeders cross them on purpose, they might be hoping the puppies inherit particular traits from each parent. Such as the Catahoula\u2019s striking spots and the Lab\u2019s easy going friendliness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, genetics don\u2019t work like this. Mixed breed puppies can have all the \u2018best\u2019 traits of each parent, or all the worst! For some characteristics, like adult size, and temperament, you won\u2019t know which parent they most take after until they\u2019re fully grown. <a name=\"appearance\"><\/a>Which is why it\u2019s important to get to know both parent breeds really well, before choosing a mixed breed pup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"catahoula-lab-mix-appearance\">Catahoula Lab Mix Appearance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike mixing breeds of very different size (such as a Labrador Chihuahua mix!) or with very different coats (like the famous Labradoodle), it\u2019s easy to imagine the general outline of a Labahoula, and you\u2019re unlikely to be far off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Labrador Puppy Plays At The Park!!\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gDDCPjRkVWs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Labradors <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/labrador-puppy-growth-faq\/\">grow 21.5-24.5 inches tall <\/a>at the shoulder, and typically weigh 55-80lbs. Their thick double coat is short, and traditionally either black, chocolate, or yellow. Catahoulas grow 20-26 inches tall, and weigh anything from 40-110lbs. Their single coat is short or medium in length, and comes in a wide range of colors and patterns. Unsurprisingly coats with a clear spotted pattern are particularly desirable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"predictable-purebred-appearances\">Predictable Purebred Appearances<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Catahoula-Lab-Mix-LS-tall-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"catahoula lab mix\" class=\"wp-image-29277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Catahoula-Lab-Mix-LS-tall-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Catahoula-Lab-Mix-LS-tall-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Catahoula-Lab-Mix-LS-tall-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Catahoula-Lab-Mix-LS-tall-696x1044.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Catahoula-Lab-Mix-LS-tall-280x420.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Catahoula-Lab-Mix-LS-tall.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>So as you can see, Labradors are much more uniform in appearance than Catahoulas! Uniform appearance tends to be the result of breeding dogs to meet a written breed standard for show. But whilst Labs have been fully eligible for AKC shows since 1917, Catahoulas only joined the AKC Foundation Service in 1996, and still don&#8217;t have full recognition in shows. This means that Catahoulas\u2019 working ability is still a greater priority for most breeders than their exact size, or coat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-about-the-labahoula\">What About The Labahoula?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a name=\"size\"><\/a>When Catahoula Lab puppies are born, they could take very much after one parent, or take on a mix of Lab and Catahoula features. Everything from their color, their silhouette, and furrow of their brow could be very much like one breed, or somewhere on a spectrum between the two. Even within a single litter, there can be a lot of physical differences between one puppy and the next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-big-does-a-catahoula-lab-mix-get\">How Big Does a Catahoula Lab Mix Get?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Labahoulas can be as petite as the smallest Catahoula (40lbs) or as big as the biggest Catahoula (110lbs). The most accurate way to predict how much puppies will grow is to take a look at their parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A large Lab and a large Catahoula will have hefty puppies, and of course the opposite is true of two small individuals. <a name=\"temperament\"><\/a>Labs and Catahoulas are also both sexually dimorphic. That means female puppies in a litter are usually smaller when they\u2019re fully grown than the males.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"catahoula-lab-mix-temperament\">Catahoula Lab Mix Temperament<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Labradors owe much of their fame to their winning personalities &#8211; they\u2019re easy going with strangers, attentive to their owners, fun to hang out with, and clever enough to respond easily to training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Catahoula Leopard dogs are a bit more complex. They were originally bred for hunting, herding, and guarding. So they have a high prey drive, and a more deeply ingrained instinct to be wary of unfamiliar people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Herding dogs also need to work at a distance from their owner. So they tend to be confident making their own choices and less likely to look to their owner for cues about what to do next. Outside of a herding setting, this can feel more like resistance to training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, it was important for early Catahoula breeders that their dogs could come home with them in the evening, and interact safely with their families. So they do tend to have very even temperaments, and be patient with children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"labahoula-personality\">Labahoula Personality<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>What does all this mean for the Labahoula? Perhaps the most notable unknown, is that there\u2019s no way of predicting whether a Catahoula Lab mix puppy will grow up to be outgoing and friendly like the Lab, or reserved and cautious of strangers, like a Catahoula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also impossible to guarantee that, for example, puppies will inherit the Lab\u2019s natural attentiveness and aptitude for training. Even their personality as a puppy is not a reliable predictor of their grown up temperament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With so many aspects of Labahoula temperament that can\u2019t be predicted, the most reliable way of establishing whether you\u2019ll get on with one is to spend plenty of time with both parent breeds. Then ask yourself, would you be happy with a puppy that has any mix of these traits?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"catahoula-lab-mix-socialization\">Catahoula Lab Mix Socialization<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Socialization describes the process of introducing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/10-week-old-puppy\/\">puppies under 12 weeks old<\/a> to all the sights, sounds, places and people they\u2019re likely to encounter when they grow up. As puppies, it\u2019s much easier for them to form positive associations with new things, and gain confidence around them. Socialization is important for all dogs &#8211; even Labs, who we think of as being naturally confident anyway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Socializing a Catahoula Lab mix is especially important because Catahoulas are not naturally receptive to meeting strangers. Inadequate socialization can result in a Labahoula who reacts with fear-based aggression to unfamiliar people, dogs or sounds. <a name=\"training\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"training-and-exercising-your-catahoula-lab-mix\">Training And Exercising Your Catahoula Lab Mix<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Labradors were <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/the-history-of-the-labrador-retriever\/\">originally sporting dogs<\/a>, and due to years of selective breeding, most modern Labs are highly motivated to work closely alongside people. This means they typically respond very well to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/dog-training-methods\/\"> force free training techniques<\/a>. It also means they can get bored and destructive if their human family don\u2019t have the time or inclination to interact and engage with them as much as they need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-about-catahoulas\">What About Catahoulas?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, Catahoulas have been traditionally prized as herding dogs. Herding isn\u2019t so much a taught skill, as a natural instinct which livestock farmers harness to their advantage. Catahoula dogs can also learn from force free, positive reinforcement training. But they aren\u2019t as easy to train as Labradors, and some people think they\u2019re best left to confident trainers with previous experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Catahoulas can also get bored and destructive if they don\u2019t have an outlet for their natural instincts. So all Catahoula Lab mix dogs will benefit from opportunities to take part in activities which work their brains &#8211; like gundog training, scent work or herding trials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"labahoula-puppy-training\">Labahoula Puppy Training<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Before all that though, puppies have to start with the basics of behaving correctly in a human home. For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/15-puppy-potty-training-problems-solved\/\">potty training<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/crate-training-your-labrador-puppy\/\">crate training<\/a>. Since they\u2019re likely to be large enough to knock people over when they grow up, they also need to learn how to greet people politely <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/no-more-jumping-up\/\">without jumping up<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"labahoula-exercise\">Labahoula Exercise<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If there\u2019s one thing Labradors and Catahoula Leopard dogs have in common, it\u2019s a love of physical activity! Both of these breeds have bags of stamina, so that they can work all day long without flagging. So Labahoulas will also need at least two hours of exercise a day. In this respect they make great companions for cyclists, joggers, runners, and hikers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a name=\"health\"><\/a>Don\u2019t try to achieve too much while your Labahoula is still a puppy though. It\u2019s important to let their joints mature before testing their endurance, to protect them from diseases like hip dysplasia and arthritis in later life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"catahoula-lab-mix-health-and-care\">Catahoula Lab Mix Health And Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like their other qualities, Labahoulas\u2019 health can take heavily after one parent, or draw aspects from both. Labradors and Catahoulas, like all purebred dogs, are particularly vulnerable to some hereditary diseases which have become fixed at a high frequency in their pedigree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"labrador-health\">Labrador Health<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Labradors are prone to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>hip dysplasia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>elbow dysplasia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>progressive retinal atrophy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and excessive appetite, leading to obesity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Breeding Labs should be screened for these diseases, to protect the next generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"catahoula-health\">Catahoula Health<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A happy result of being bred predominantly for working ability rather than looks is that many Catahoulas enjoy robust good health. However, they are still predisposed to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>hip dysplasia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>neurological disease<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>degenerative myelopathy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Individuals should be screened for these before joining a breeding programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"catahoula-lab-mix-health\">Catahoula Lab Mix Health<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To secure the happiest, healthiest life for your Labahoula puppy, always choose them from a reputable breeder who pays for health checks on their stud and dam. Feed them the best quality diet you can afford, and keep and eye on calorie intake to make sure your dog stays at a healthy weight. <a name=\"lifespan\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"catahoula-lab-mix-life-expectancy\">Catahoula Lab Mix Life Expectancy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Labradors live for 10-14.5 years, on average. There aren\u2019t any specific survey of Catahoula longevity that we\u2019re aware of, but owners seem to agree that their lifespan is about the same as a Lab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news for Labahoulas is that mixed breed dogs tend to live longer than purebred dogs, thanks to a phenomenon known as hybrid vigor. <a name=\"family\"><\/a>Which means that with a bit of luck and good care, your Labahoula should comfortably reach the top the 10-14.5 year range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"do-catahoula-lab-mix-dogs-make-good-family-pets\">Do They Make Good Family Pets?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both the Labrador and Catahoula have been selectively bred in favor of individuals who are patient and good natured with kids. However, it\u2019s worth pointing out that the National Association of Louisiana Catahoulas\u2019 own motto is <em>\u201cnot everyone needs a Catahoula\u201d<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These smart, athletic dogs need a lot of exercise and mental stimulation. And they do best serving their original purpose as working dogs. <a name=\"similar\"><\/a>If you\u2019re already juggling the demands of a young family, think hard about whether you can spend several hours a day meeting the needs of a Catahoula mix dog too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rescuing-a-catahoula-lab-mix\">Rescuing A Catahoula Lab Mix<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you decide that you <em>are<\/em> ready for a Labahoula, perhaps you\u2019d like to consider rescuing one. The advantage of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/bringing-home-a-rescue-dog\/\">rescuing an older Catahoula Lab mix dog is that the shelter<\/a> will be able to tell you which traits they have inherited from each parent, and exactly what you\u2019re letting yourself in for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the time of writing, we\u2019re not aware of any Labahoula specific rescue shelters. However, you can approach Labrador and Catahoula rescues, and ask if they ever take in mixed breed dogs. You might also have success at your local all-breed rescue, especially if you live in Louisiana. <a name=\"puppy\"><\/a>And if you do know of a Labahoula specific rescue operating near you, please let us know in the comments!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"finding-a-catahoula-lab-mix-puppy\">Finding A Catahoula Lab Mix Puppy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, the alternative to adopting an older dog is to buy a puppy. You can find lots of advice for taking this journey in our Puppy Search guide. Bear in mind that the recent interest in mixed breed dogs means that lots of puppies with cute portmanteau names like Labahoula are being sold by puppy mills and pet stores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These puppies are often born and reared in terrible conditions, and have a significantly higher risk of displaying problematic behaviors in later life. So, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/how-to-spot-a-bad-labrador-breeder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">check out these tips for avoiding them<\/a>, and make sure you buy from a reputable breeder instead!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"choosing-a-labahoula-breeders\">Choosing A Labahoula Breeders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you commit to a puppy with confidence, take a look at our article about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/labrador-retriever-breeders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">choosing a good breeder<\/a>. A good breeder will understand the nuances of creating Labrador Catahoula mix dogs, and be keen to make sure that you\u2019re ready for the commitment. <a name=\"goodpets\"><\/a>They\u2019re likely to have lots of questions for you too, which is a good sign!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A nible, canny and mile-a-minute cross, Catahoula Lab mix dogs are a combination of Catahoula Leopard Dog and the Labrador Retriever. Also known as the Labahoula, the Catahoula Lab is an intelligent, lively, medium sized companion dog. They are bred for retrieving, hunting and companionship. 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