Black Mouth Cur
黑口柯犬
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At a glance
The Black Mouth Cur is an American all-round working dog — claimed variously for the Tennessee mountains and for Mississippi — that early settlers took west with them as a hunting dog and family guardian. It is a powerful, agile tree dog of medium size with a broad head, high-set drop ears and a short, close coat; the UKC standard sets minimum sizes of 46 cm and 18 kg for males and 41 cm and 16 kg for females rather than a range. It is a fast, hard hunter that finds game with eyes, ears and nose, and combines tenacity and courage with a strong desire to work and marked loyalty to its owner and family.
Facts
| Size | Large |
|---|---|
| Height | 40.6–45.7cm |
| Weight | 15.9–18.1kg |
| Role | Hound |
| Coat | Short coat |
Health
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Health notes are not veterinary advice. Conditions listed are those reported for the breed, not a diagnosis of any dog. Always consult a veterinarian.
Deafness is a disqualification
The UKC breed standard lists deafness among the disqualifications for the Black Mouth Cur. If you are unsure whether a dog hears normally on both sides, ask your vet about a BAER hearing test. The standard does not discuss any other health condition and no parent-club health page was located.
Behaviour
Hard-working, loyal and protective
The UKC standard says the Black Mouth Cur is a fast, hard hunter that finds game using its eyes, ears and nose, combining tenacity and courage with a strong desire to work, and that these dogs are very loyal and protective of their owner and family. Silent trailers are preferred, and the breed should never be open on track like a hound.
Official guidance
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United Kennel Club — Black Mouth Cur breed standard
UKC Scenthound Group standard: American origins, characteristics, coat, and minimum height and weight (males 18 in / 40 lb, females 16 in / 35 lb) rather than a range.
Read the sourceAccessed 2026-09-09
Sources
- [1]Black Mouth Cur — Official UKC Breed Standard — United Kennel Club (Accessed 2026-09-09)
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