Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Labrador Retriever

Side-by-side comparison — size, temperament, traits, costs, and health

Catahoula Leopard Dog
Category
Labrador Retriever

📏 Physical Stats

50 - 95
Weight (lbs)
55 - 80
20 - 26
Height (inches)
21.5 - 24.5
10 - 12 years
Life Expectancy
10 - 13 years
Herding
Breed Group
Sporting
United States
Origin
Canada
Driving livestock
Bred For
Water retrieving

⚡ Temperament & Traits

Scores are 1–5 from breed data. Higher = more of that trait. Barking: lower is quieter.

5/5
Better
Energy Level
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
Better
5/5
Good with Children
5/5
5/5
Good with Other Dogs
5/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
4/5

💰 Cost of Ownership

Based on breed-specific cost data at a moderate care level — quality food, routine vet, occasional grooming, standard insurance. Actual costs vary by location and provider.

Annual Cost
$2,950
Catahoula Leopard Dog
vs
Annual Cost
$2,668
Labrador Retriever
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Expense
Labrador Retriever
$2,950
Annual Cost
$2,668
Lower ✓
$3,670
First Year
$3,388
Lower ✓
$33,170
Lifetime Total
$31,402
Lower ✓
$780
Food (annual)
$780
$735
Vet Care (annual)
$735
$330
Grooming (annual)
$264
Lower ✓
$1,080
Insurance (annual)
$864
Lower ✓
$90
Insurance (monthly)
$72
Lower ✓

Over their lifetimes, a Labrador Retriever (~12 yrs) costs approximately $1,768 less than a Catahoula Leopard Dog (~11 yrs) in total.

🏥 Health Considerations

Health conditions listed are common concerns for these breeds or breed groups. Not every dog will develop these conditions. Regular vet check-ups are the best prevention.

🐾 Temperament

Catahoula Leopard Dog

Energetic, Independent, Gentle, Intelligent, Loving, Affectionate, Curious, Dignified, Friendly, Playful, Loyal, Brave

Labrador Retriever

Kind, Outgoing, Agile, Gentle, Intelligent, Trusting, Even Tempered, Affectionate, Playful, Friendly, Loyal, Independent