Laying Mountain Cur dog breed with front paws stretched against a white background
Laying Mountain Cur dog breed with front paws stretched against a white background

Traits and Characteristics

type

Hound

weight

30 to 60 pounds

height

16 to 26 inches

family

Scenthound

Traits and Characteristics

type

Hound

weight

30 to 60 pounds

height

16 to 26 inches

family

Scenthound

Courageous and strong, the Mountain Cur is an agile and muscular dog of medium size. They have a loud and clear bark that travels far, used to alert their owners. The dogs were an essential part of early settler life in America. Smart with strong treeing instincts, they are easily trainable dogs that love to spend time with their owners. 

  • Energy Levellevel 4 in 5

  • Exercise Requirementslevel 4 in 5

  • Playfulnesslevel 3 in 5

  • Affection Levellevel 3 in 5

  • Friendliness to Dogslevel 2 in 5

  • Friendliness to Other Petslevel 2 in 5

  • Friendliness to Strangerslevel 2 in 5

  • Watchfulnesslevel 5 in 5

  • Ease of Traininglevel 4 in 5

  • Grooming Requirementslevel 2 in 5

  • Heat Sensitivitylevel 2 in 5

  • Vocalitylevel 4 in 5

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