The Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog or Catahoula Cur is an American dog breed, named after Catahoula Parish, in the state of Louisiana, in the United States. The Catahoula is believed to be the first dog breed developed in North America. The breed is sometimes referred to as the "Catahoula Hound" or "Catahoula Leopard Hound", although it is not a true hound, but a cur. It is also called the "Catahoula Hog Dog", reflecting its traditional use in hunting wild boar.

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