Black Mouth Cur
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General Description
(Southern Cur, Yellow Black Mouth Cur, Southern Black Mouth Cur, American Black Mouth Cur) The Black Mouth Cur is a strong, sturdy hunting breed with a muscular build and powerful presence. They have a prominent muzzle and hanging ears that are medium-sized. Tails of this breed can be quite long, but many Black Mouth Curs have their tails docked. Their chests are solid, well-developed, and deep. The coat of this breed exists in a variety of yellow shades, fawn, and brindle. Some Black Mouth Curs are born with heavier coats than others. The muzzle may be a different color than the coat.Know something we don't? Add it here
Character
The Black Mouth Cur is the ideal hunting dog. They are heavily utilized in the southern United States for their ability to hunt boar, bear, raccoon, squirrel, and deer. They are able to trap and kill medium-sized game swiftly and accurately, with no questions asked. Because of their natural talents and instincts, the Black Mouth Cur is an exceptionally loyal and passionate breed. They are devoted and will constantly aim to please their master. They are very gentle and protective of their families, and they love children. It’s very important that this breed is not spanked or hit. They are a voice-sensitive breed and do not respond well to any sort of negative physical touching. A stern voice should be used sparingly as a training method. The Black Mouth Cur is highly intelligent and even-tempered. Because of their instincts, this breed shouldn’t be left unattended with non-canine pets.
Size
16 – 25 inches
Weight
45 – 95 pounds
General Health
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History
Throughout the southern part of the United States, there are many varieties of cur-type dogs that are heavily utilized by local hunters and sportsmen. The Black Mouth Cur became famous when a specimen of this breed played the role of Old Yeller.Curs originaly came from northern England.
Maintenance
The short-haired coat of the Black Mouth Cur is easy to groom and maintain. An occasional combing and brushing will help assist the shedding process and get rid of any dead hairs. This breed should only be bathed as necessary to avoid removal of the skin’s natural oils. Ears should be kept clean and rid of any excess hair, and toenails should be trimmed regularly.
Ideal Environment
The Black Mouth Cur is a hunting breed that needs plenty of outdoor space and regular exercise. They are very physical and need a lot of room to run freely. They are not accustomed to a small household or apartment, and they are happiest with a large-sized yard.
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I am doing a report on these dogs, what would their breed be called in French?
We live in a rural area, but there are other houses within earshot. I am trying to decide what type of dog to get. Do Black Mouth Curs bark a lot (so as to keep neighbors awake at night)?
My BMC barks when he wants something and whenever someone gets close to the house, oh and at Moose that was my fault because i got him looking for them at a young age.
I have a black mouth cur, and as much as I love her...she is a barker. I've always had dogs with great success at controlling their barking. But Curs require a lot of training. They get bored, and so they bark. At first, she wasn't a barker but as she grows, she wants to play more so when no one is home she barks out of boredom and when I am home, she will occasionally bark to get my attention, but is generally satisfied to not be left alone. I tried everything to stop her barking. A lemon scented bark collar worked for a minute, but she eventually got used to it and would come in smelling like a lemon because she would bark even though it was spraying her. Now she has a stimulation collar and it worked so well and so fast that it doesn't even need to be on anymore and it's only been a week of having it. They're smart dogs and fast learners once you find what works for them. Chances are, though, taking them out to play for an hour or so a day will do the trick. I've never had a sweeter dog. They're amazingly smart and loving. I'm not sure I'll ever have another kind.
We just got a black mouth cur a week ago and we have 4 dogs in the house behind us that are always barking and whinning. Our dog has barked about 2 times. She is very quite when she did bark. So I would say that a black mouth cur would be perfect for your housing.
When the puppy sees us he wags his tail but at the same time he runs away from us and when we try to pick him up he shakes vilently,why does he do that?
He may have trust issues from a former owner and not trust humans. Obviously, he wants to trust you since he’s excited to see you but he’s unsure how to act. I would probably start taking him on walks and playing with him outside. Maybe teach him fetch and give him treats? The idea is to make your time together positive. Eventually, he will stop being so shy.
When Black Mouth Cur are puppies are they really shy
My BMC was never shy around anyone even at 7 weeks he was letting our 5 yr old sheppard mix know who was the boss.
I would recomend constant socializing if you want them to be ok around other people and dogs.
We got our Black Mouth Cur pup at 8 weeks old, and started socializing her within the first week. She's now almost 5 months old and loves everyone! Wether it's people we meet when we are out on our walks, to new people and dogs at the dog park -she just wants to be friends. Socialization starting at an early age is a must!
From all I have read Black Mouth Curs are very cautious around new people. Eventually they will be "normal" around the family, but they will always be shy with strangers.
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