Louisiana's state dog is the Catahoula Leopard Dog, and was deemed the state dog in 1979. Catahoula Dogs have the distinct features of "glass" eyes, webbed feet and spotted coats.

The American Kennel Club's description emphasizes significance of this lake: The Catahoula leopard dog is a medium-large, short-coated dog, known for its many varied coat and eye colors and patterns.

The Catahoula Leopard Dog is packed with surprises. It roared to popularity for its wild, marbled fur and piercing eyes, but this Louisiana native has a personality as bold as its appearance.

A Catahoula Leopard Dog is an American dog breed that people think descended from a mix of native American dogs, bloodhounds, Spanish Mastiffs and Greyhounds in northern Louisiana. Since there's ...