Black Mouth Cur

The Black Mouth Cur, named after its distinctive black muzzle, is quite an impressive dog. These mid to large-sized pups are extremely strong and are well-known for their courageous personalities. They will not back down from any threat and will defend the people they love at all costs. Their strong-willed personality comes from their past, as they were used by farmers for all kinds of difficult farm-related work. The Cur was used for herding cattle and guarding the farm from wild beasts. The loyalty that this stunning dog will display toward their family is one of a kind.

This purebred working-dog originated from the Southern United States. The exact location of where their story began is not entirely certain, but it is believed that they were first bred in either Mississippi or Tennessee. These dogs played a crucial role for farmers in this area as these dogs were capable of many different tasks. In addition to their working capabilities, they are also excellent tracking dogs and proved very useful for hunters. The Black Mouth Cur retained these incredible qualities until this day, and they will surprise you with their capabilities.

Given the intelligence and high energy levels of these dogs, they will require exercise daily. Taking them for a short walk around the block will not cut it for them. If these dogs do not receive the exercise that they need, they will quickly become bored and potentially destructive in the house. Early socialization is also highly recommended for this dog breed as they tend to be very territorial. This territorial trait does make them a fantastic guard dog but can be problematic if they encounter another territorial dog. This breed can come in various sizes depending on the breeder, but they will typically fall into a range of between 40-95 pounds.

Despite being extremely strong-willed and tough on the exterior, the Black Mouth Cur has a sensitive side to them. Harsh training methods will not sit well with them. They want to please their people, and seeing their owners angry is very upsetting for them. The key to training a Cur is finding a balance between being firm but not harsh. A well-trained Black Mouth Cur makes an incredible family dog. They will love their family unconditionally and will want to be with their people all the time. Their sensitive side comes out when they are around children as they will immediately become gentle and soft around them, and it is quite a sight to see!