Black Mouth Cur Puppies for Sale

Black Mouth Cur Puppies for Sale: About the Breed

Originating in the Southern region of the United States, the Black Mouth Cur breed was developed to be an all-purpose working dog that contributed to the family. Highly regarded for their hunting skills of squirrel, raccoon, bear, boar, and mountain lion, they were also utilized for herding cattle and as guard dogs. Although the Black Mouth Cur is a fine companion, they are first and foremost a working breed.

Character

The Black Mouth Cur is muscular, well-balanced, tenacious, and courageous. This breed is built for power, speed, and agility. Black Mouth Cur's are rugged, sturdy, and relentless. They are highly proficient at swimming, tracking, treeing, and baying.

Temperament

The Black Mouth Cur is loyal, active, and even-tempered. They do best in a home with older children due to their propensity to herd. Black Mouth Cur's do well with other dogs provided they are not classified as a Toy breed. They are not recommended for homes with non-canine pets. The Black Mouth Cur is highly protective of their family, home, and territory and will fight to the death to defend those they love. This breed is exceptionally affectionate to women.

Care

The Black Mouth Cur breed requires occasional brushing with a firm bristle brush will minimize loose and dead hair. Bathe only when necessary using a mild shampoo to prevent drying of the skin. It is important to regularly check the ears for debris and remove excess hair. The nails must be regularly clipped. This breed has no known health issues.

Coat

The coat of the Black Mouth Cur is short, straight, smooth, and fine. This breed sheds little to no hair.

Training

The Black Mouth Cur is extremely sensitive and intelligent. Obedience and socialization training are recommended. However, this breed does not respond to harsh or heavy-handed methods. Black Mouth Cur's do best with short and varied sessions to prevent boredom. Training must be done with fairness, respect, and consistency.

Activity

The Black Mouth Cur is not recommended for apartment or city living. As a working and hunting breed they require an inordinate amount of mental and physical activity. This breed does best in a rural setting or a home with a large securely fenced yard.

Weight

Male: 55-95; Female: 40-80 lbs

Height

Male: 22-28; Female: 18-26 inches

Cost

Looking for a Black Mouth Cur puppy with a superior lineage? Are you trying to determine how much a Black Mouth Cur with breeding rights and papers would cost? You should expect to pay a premium for a Black Mouth Cur puppy with breeding rights or show quality with papers. You should budget anywhere from $1,500 upwards to $1,450 or even more for Black Mouth Cur puppies for sale with top breed lines and a superior pedigree. The average cost for all Black Mouth Cur puppies for sale is $1,500.

Color Variations

Curious about the color palette of Black Mouth Cur puppies? You'll discover a captivating array of hues and patterns that define their distinctive personalities. Below you will find common and rare coat colors for the Black Mouth Cur breed. *Remember, coat colors often change as a puppy grows older and cannot be guaranteed to remain constant.

• Black
• Brindle
• Fawn
• Merle
• Red
• Sable
• Tri-color

Name Variations

Searching for common aliases for Black Mouth Cur puppies? Ever wondered what other names people use for this breed? Find your answer to what other people call the Black Mouth Cur by exploring their affectionate nicknames or monikers below. This list will help you in your search for Black-Mouthed Cur puppies and even BMC puppies for sale as they relate to the Black Mouth Cur breed.

• Black-Mouthed Cur
• BMC
• BMC dog
• Southern Black Mouth Cur
• Southern Cur