Active
Playful
Happy
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Aggressive

Loving
Independent
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social

Blue-Tzu Heelers are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Catahoula Bulldogs are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

United States

United States

Australian Cattle Dog, Shih Tzu

Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog and American Bulldog

Brown

Blue
Brown

Black

Black

Blue
Black
White

Black
Brown
White
Gray
Pied

Blue-Tzu Heelers have medium-length coats.

Catahoula Bulldogs have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Wiry

Straight

A Blue-Tzu Heeler can have a litter of 1-7 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Catahoula Bulldog can have a litter of 7-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Deafness
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans

Usually Very Healthy

Ear Infections
Eye Problems
Bleeding Disorder
Hernia

None

Ear Examination
Biopsy
Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis
Buccal Mucosal Screening
Ocular Tests
Orthopedic Exam

Physical Examination
Skin Evaluation
Allergy Testing

Blue-Tzu Heelers are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Catahoula Bulldogs are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Blue-Tzu Heeler, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Catahoula Bulldog, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Blue-Tzu Heelers usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Catahoula Bulldogs usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Blue-Tzu Heeler requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Catahoula Bulldog is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Blue-Tzu Heeler is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Catahoula Bulldog is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Blue-Tzu Heeler is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Catahoula Bulldog is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Catahoula Bulldogs have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

Blue-Tzu Heelers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Catahoula Bulldogs can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Blue-Tzu Heelers are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Catahoula Bulldogs are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Blue-Tzu Heelers are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Catahoula Bulldogs are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Blue-Tzu Heelers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Catahoula Bulldogs are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Blue-Tzu Heelers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Catahoula Bulldogs are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.