[1][2] The American Leopard Hound is 21 to 27 inches tall and may weigh from 35 to 75 pounds.

It comes in a leopard or spotted pattern and may be red, blue, merle, brindle, black or another color, with white making up less than a third of the coat.

The American Leopard Hound has a dense, short coat, medium-length drop ears and may have yellow, brown, or blue eyes.

[1] The American Leopard Hound is thought to be descended from dogs brought to the New World by Spanish conquistadors to Mexico.

[1] While the American Leopard Hound is not formally recognized by the AKC, it is in their Foundation Stock Service,[3] and has been since 2012.