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Mountain Cur

5.0 (1 reviews)United States#464
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Key Takeaways

  • Medium breed belonging to the Hunting Dogs group, known for typical breed characteristics.
  • High-energy breed best suited for active owners who can provide plenty of daily exercise and mental stimulation.
  • Easy to train and a good choice for first-time owners; responds well to positive reinforcement.
  • Low-maintenance coat with minimal shedding; suitable for allergy sufferers.

Quick Facts

Group

Hunting Dogs

Size

Medium

Life Span

12-16 years

Popularity

#464

Puppy Price

$300-$500

Energy Level

High

Shedding Level

Minimal

Trainability

Easy to Train

Common Names & Aliases

Cur DogMoutain Cur DogCur
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⚖️Mountain Cur Pros & Cons

Advantages

  • Allergy Friendliness:Hypoallergenic breed, ideal for allergy sufferers

  • Grooming Requirements:Minimal grooming needs, low maintenance

  • Shedding Level:Minimal shedding, easy to maintain

  • Child Compatibility:Excellent with children, patient and gentle

  • Training Difficulty:Exceptionally easy to train, learns quickly

  • Affection Level:Highly affectionate and loving companion

Disadvantages

  • Dog Friendly:May be selective with other dogs

  • Activity Requirement / Exercise Need:Very high exercise demands, needs athletic owner

  • Energy Rating:Very high energy, needs constant activity

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Price and Availability

Price Range

$300-$500

If you choose to purchase the Mountain Cur, you should know that the mentioned amount of money is an average of the collected data from breeders' sites and puppy finder places. If you have a Mountain Cur for sale, please advertise it on a reliable website to make sure the Mountain Cur gets to a happy place.

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Availability

2/5

Availability

Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

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History

Mountain Curs are the true All-American Pioneer dog. The settlers that crossed the Alleghenies and the Appalachians needed a dog to help them survive in the wilderness. The smart, tough, loyal, and brave temperature, and physical makings of the Mountain Curs were perfect for this.

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Recognition

Classifications

AKC Classification
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification
Not recognized by FCI.

This breed is recognized by the following organizations:

American Kennel Club
Fédération Cynologique Internationale
Continental Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
United Kennel Club
American Canine Association
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Mountain Cur is a great choice for allergy sufferers due to its low-shedding coat.

The Mountain Cur extremely low-maintenance, requiring only occasional brushing.

The Mountain Cur barely sheds at all, perfect for those seeking a low-maintenance coat.

The Mountain Cur is excellent with children, patient and gentle, making it a perfect family companion.

The Mountain Cur is moderately tolerant of other dogs but may be selective about companions.

The Mountain Cur demands extensive daily exercise and thrives with athletic activities like running or hiking.

The Mountain Cur is extremely energetic and needs constant activity throughout the day, ideal for very active owners who enjoy outdoor adventures.

The Mountain Cur is exceptionally easy to train, responds quickly to commands and learns new tricks effortlessly.

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Mountain Cur Comments, Reviews and Questions

Zacharyh hext

2020-12-14

Very good dogs extremely smart and very easy to train this breed is not happy until you are highly recommend as long as u have plenty of space where they can run and they have a natural desire to hunt

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