Trixie

Available

1 year old|Catahoula Leopard Dog|Female|Medium|Harrisburg, PA

🐾 Friendly🤗 Affectionate🎾 Playful☺️ Gentle🧠 Smart

Trixie

Available

1 year old|Catahoula Leopard Dog|Female|Medium|Harrisburg, PA

🐾 Friendly🤗 Affectionate🎾 Playful☺️ Gentle🧠 Smart

Trixie is a female, mixed breed Catahoula Leopard Dog with a short, merle blue and cream coat. She is about 1 year and 7 months old and on the smaller side for a medium-sized dog. She is spayed, vaccinated, and house trained, and currently located in Harrisburg, PA.

About Trixie

Trixie is in Harrisburg, PA, originally from Georgia, and brings out the best in the phrase 'good things come in small packages.' At just over a year and a half and about 30 pounds, she won’t get any bigger—a nice fit for those who don’t want a large dog. Trixie has a short, striking merle blue and cream coat and moves with a playful spring in her step, sometimes hopping or leaping when she’s excited. She enjoys car rides, walks calmly on her leash, and responds to recall on a long line. She’s well-versed in basic commands—sit, stay, lay down, crate, leave it, and she’s even learning to give paw. Her treat-taking manners are gentle. Trixie gets along well with dogs of all sizes and absolutely adores children. With cats, she can play a bit rough but never tries to harm them; supervision is best. Trixie's adaptable, smart, and learns quickly. She’s spayed, housetrained, and fully up to date on vaccinations, including bordetella, rabies, and distemper, and is heartworm negative and on preventative meds. Libras like Trixie are known for their playful and gentle nature—she certainly fits the bill. Ready to fall in love? Hit apply and lets get started.

Questions about Trixie

What type of living environment is this breed usually best suited for?
Trixie and most mixed breed Catahoula Leopard Dogs tend to thrive in homes where they have space to move and engage both mind and body. An environment with access to regular outdoor activity suits her best.
How much outdoor space does this breed typically need?
Catahoula mixes like Trixie do well with a fenced yard or daily outings, as they are active and curious. She will appreciate regular walks and playtime outside to keep her happy.
Is this breed typically suitable for homes with children?
Trixie absolutely adores children, and Catahoula mixes are generally quite good with kids when well socialized. She's a gentle, playful companion for families.
Is this breed usually better for first-time or experienced owners?
Trixie’s intelligence and trainability can suit first-time owners who are active and consistent, but experienced dog people will appreciate her sensitivity and quick learning.
Does this breed typically get along with dogs?
Trixie gets along well with both large and small dogs. Catahoula mixes are generally sociable when properly introduced to other dogs.
Does this breed typically get along with cats?
Trixie likes to play with cats, though sometimes a bit roughly. With careful supervision, many Catahoula mixes can share a home with cats.
Does this breed typically get along with small animals?
As with many active breeds, a mixed breed Catahoula like Trixie may be curious and playful with small animals. Supervision and clear boundaries are a good idea around smaller pets.
How does this breed typically behave with strangers?
Trixie is friendly and likes meeting new people, which is often true for well-socialized mixed breed Catahoula Leopard Dogs. She may warm up quickly and show her affectionate side.
How long can this breed typically be left alone?
Catahoula mixes like Trixie are best not left alone for long hours, as they thrive on interaction and activity. A few hours at a time is fine with exercise and things to do.
What level of training does this breed usually require?
Trixie already knows basic commands and learns quickly. This breed benefits from ongoing training and mental stimulation to stay engaged and happy.
What size range does this breed generally fall into?
Trixie is on the small side for a medium breed, weighing about 30 pounds. Catahoula mixes can range from medium to large, but she fits right in the middle.
What is the typical lifespan of this breed?
A mixed breed Catahoula like Trixie can often live 10 to 14 years with good care and regular activity.
How much does this breed typically shed?
Trixie's short coat is relatively easy to manage and sheds moderately, similar to other Catahoula mixes.