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A Mountain Cur
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Mountain Cur

Also called Original Mountain Cur

  • Great with kids
  • Needs space
  • Needs lots of exercise
  • Barks a lot

The Mountain Cur is a large and powerful breed of dog that was originally bred in the United States for hunting and guarding. They are intelligent, loyal, and protective, and make excellent working dogs.

Weight
31–60 lb (14–27 kg)
Height at the shoulder
16–26 in (41–66 cm)
Life span
10–13 years
Exercise
About 90 minutes a day
Coat
Short, Double
Origin
United States (18th-19th century)

Traits

Family and friends

  • Good with children
  • OK with other dogs
  • Reserved with strangers

Home and activity

  • Very energetic
  • Not suited to apartments
  • Barks often
  • Easy to train

Care

  • Very little grooming
  • Sheds moderately
  • Hardly drools

Temperament

Alert Courageous Eager to please Intelligent Loyal Protective

Coat colours

Black, blonde, blue, brindle, brown, buttermilk buckskin, red and yellow

Males and females

MalesFemales
Weight 31–60 lb (14–27 kg) 31–60 lb (14–27 kg)
Height 18–26 in (46–66 cm) 16–24 in (41–61 cm)

Recognized by

United Kennel Club (UKC)


Caring for a Mountain Cur

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Veterinarians

Check-ups and vaccinations through its 10–13 years.

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Dog walkers

Needs about 90 minutes of exercise a day.

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Pet sitters

Someone to look after it while you’re away.

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  • 35–75 lb (16–34 kg)
  • 12–15 years
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Australian Kelpie

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  • 24–44 lb (11–20 kg)
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Sources

Breed details from The Dog API.