Catahoula leopard dog

English

Etymology

Named after Catahoula Parish, Louisiana, and for its leopard-like coloration.

Noun

Catahoula leopard dog (plural Catahoula leopard dogs)

  1. An American dog of a breed traditionally used in hunting feral boars, usually muscular with a rectangular-shaped body and variegated coloration.
    Synonym: Catahoula hog dog
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