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Workingmedium🌍 United Statesworking hunter and family guardian
Black Mouth Cur
Brave, loyal, energetic, biddable
Popularity
568
American multipurpose cur for stock and treeing; gritty worker and steady family protector.
Lifespan
12–16 years
Coat
short, dense, and close-lying coat
Colors
yellow, red, fawn, brindle often with black muzzle
Male height
18–26 in
Female height
16–24 in
Male weight
50–80 lb
Female weight
35–60 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
4
Trainability
4
Playfulness
4
Protectiveness
4
Prey drive
5
Barking
3
Household fit
Kid friendly
4
Apartment friendly
2
Novice owner friendly
2
Good with other dogs
2
Good with strangers
3
Care & environment
Shedding
3
Grooming
2
Drooling
1
Coat length
2
Exercise needs
5
Heat tolerance
4
Cold tolerance
3
