Black Mouth Cur Mixes

Black Mouth Cur Mix Origins

The word “cur” is often misdefined as meaning “mixed breed,” but in reality the Cur is a specific English working dog breed developed to hunt, herd and guard. In this article, you’ll meet some distinctive and unique Black Mouth Cur mixes! You’ll notice that most of the mixes in the videos, share the characteristic dark face mask of their Cur parent

About The Black Mouth Cur

Black Mouth Curs are often confused with the similarly named Mountain Cur, but in reality these are two different purebred dog breeds. Black Mouth Curs get their breed name from the dark pigmentation on the lips and inside the mouth. Some but not all Black Mouth Cur dogs also have a black face mask.

Black Mouth Curs are born and bred to be working dogs: herding, hunting and guarding for people. Socialization and training from puppyhood is vital to helping your dog integrate into a community by tempering their protective instincts.

These dogs can weigh anywhere from 50 to 100 pounds, with males generally being larger than females. Health issues that can affect the Black Mouth Cur include hip and joint tears, eye issues and ear infections. The Black Mouth Cur can live as long as 12 to 16 years.

Black Mouth Cur Mixes

Black Mouth Cur mixes are becoming more popular in recent years. Hybrid breeding today is often done to improve genetic diversity and overall breed health. This is called “heterosis” or “hybrid vigor” – the theory that adding fresh genetic influence can potentially lessen the impact of certain heritable purebred health issues.

American Foxhound Black Mouth Cur Mix

The American Foxhound is an American institution, with their tireless work ethic and loud,musical, baying song. This dog, like the Black Mouth Cur, is not a dog for new dog owners and trainers.

But for an experienced dog owner who has the time and energy and expertise to give this dog the active, energetic life this hybrid needs, the American Foxhound Black Mouth Cur is a fabulous working canine companion. This dog’s adult weight range is 50 to 100 pounds with a life expectancy of 11 to 16 years.

Pitbull Black Mouth Cur Mix

The Black Mouth Pittie can live 8 to 16 years and has a weight range of 30 to 100 pounds. You can expect a dog with a loyal and protective temperament with plenty of smarts. This dog has a short, neat coat that sheds year-round.

American Staffordshire Terrier Black Mouth Cur

The AmStaff BMC mix has the terrier personality – lively, tenacious, somewhat stubborn, yet highly trainable. With this hybrid, you will get a tireless and loyal worker who makes for a close companion canine.

This dog will weigh 40 to 100 pounds and live 12 to 16 years. The short, close coat has medium shedding and is easy to maintain.

Australian Cattle Dog Black Mouth Cur Mix

The Australian Cattle Dog, or red/blue heeler, gets its breed name from its tendency to nip the heels of livestock during herding.

Combine this trait with the BMC’s tireless herding and guarding instinct and you have a strong-willed dog that requires an experienced handler. This dog weighs 35 to 100 pounds and lives 12 to 16 years. The coat sheds seasonally and year-round.

Black Mouth Cur Australian Shepherd Mix

The Australian Shepherd Black Mouth Cur weighs 40 to 100 pounds with a life expectancy of 12 to 16 years.

This working dog breed has a high energy level and is highly intelligent. Expect a dog that cannot resist herding you and everything else they see. This dog’s coat sheds year-round and seasonally.

Basset Hound Black Mouth Cur Mix

The low-slung Basset Hound and the leggy, rangy Black Mouth Cur make an interesting match. This dog’s adult weight range is 40 to 100 pounds with a life expectancy of 12 to 16 years. This dog has a moderate energy level except when scenting a trail.

This dog also has a tendency to shed. They may inherit a Basset Hound’s shortened legs, which are linked to intervertebral disc disease in later life.

Black Mouth Cur Coonhound Mix

The Black and Tan Coonhound and the Black Mouth Cur have similar work ethics with one key difference: the Black and Tan Coonhound is a nocturnal hunter! But both dogs have an unstoppable drive to run and hunt that is highly complementary in this hybrid dog.

This dog’s weight range in adulthood is 50 to 110 pounds and a lifespan of 10 to 16 years.

Bloodhound Black Mouth Cur Mix

The Bloodhound Black Mouth Cur weighs 50 to 110 pounds with a life expectancy of 10 to 16 years. This dog is quite docile and calm in all situations except when following their nose!

Their short, smooth coat sheds consistently year-round.

Blue Lacy Black Mouth Cur Mix

The Blue Lacy is the official state dog of Texas in the United States. This dog is smaller than the BMC, giving this mixed dog a wide range of possible adult weights, from 25 to 100 pounds.

The Blue Lacy Black Mouth Cur mix is highly complementary because these two dog breeds have similar builds and skill sets.

Black Mouth Cur Border Collie Mix

The Border Collie is a smaller pup, so you can expect your Border Collie Black Mouth Cur to weigh 35 to 100 pounds with a life expectancy of 12 to 16 years.

This dog is very energetic with the combination of the Border Collie’s tireless herding instincts and the BMC’s herding and hunting background. Both dogs contribute shedding double-layer coats.

Boxer Black Mouth Cur Mix

The Boxer and the Black Mouth Cur have similar adult weight ranges, meaning your adult pup will likely weigh 50 to 100 pounds. They have a lifespan of 10 to 16 years.

This dog has a short, neat coat that sheds. Your Boxer Black Mouth Cur may be affected to some degree by the Boxer parent dog’s brachycephalic (flat-faced) muzzle shape.

Caroline Black Mouth Cur Mix

The Carolina Dog has truly ancient origins and still retains some of the primitive behaviors and pack mentalities of their wild Asian wolf ancestors.

This dog has an adult weight range of 30 to 100 pounds with a life expectancy of 12 to 16 years. Both parent dogs contribute short, shedding coats that are mostly self-maintaining.

Black Mouth Cur Catahoula Mix

The Catahoula Leopard Dog was born and bred in the state of Louisiana in the United States. The Cur originated in the southern United States.

Both dogs have short, neat coats that shed year-round and seasonally. Both are loyal, brave and highly protective. Even the weight range is similar at 50 to 100 pounds. This dog’s life expectancy is 10 to 16 years.

German Shepherd Black Mouth Cur Mix

The German Black Mouth Cur inherits strong protective and guarding instincts from both the German Shepherd and the Black Mouth Cur. The young dog in this video is no longer available for adoption but she gives you an idea of what a German Shepherd Black Mouth Cur mix might look like.

This dog’s weight range is from 50 to 100 pounds from both parent dogs. The life expectancy of this dog is 7 to 16 years. This mix dog has a short to medium-length coat that sheds year-round and seasonally.

Black Mouth Cur Golden Retriever Mix

The Golden Retriever Black Mouth Cur has a weight range of 55 to 100 pounds and a life expectancy of 10 to 16 years.

Both parent dogs share an interest and aptitude for hunting and a seasonally shedding coat, although in most other ways they are quite different. Your Golden Black Mouth Cur sheds both seasonally and year-round.

Labrador Black Mouth Cur Mix

The Labrador Retriever is the most popular companion canine in the United States, though the Black Mouth Cur is still well known only regionally.

These two dogs have very different personalities and temperaments, but this can work out well to temper the BMC’s strong protective instincts in a pet situation.

Black Mouth Cur Mastiff Mix

The Mastiff Black Mouth Cur will be the largest dog featured in this article here. This dog can easily weigh anywhere from 50 to 230 pounds in adulthood! However, the Mastiff, like so many giant dog breeds, has a shortened life expectancy. So this dog’s life span ranges from just 6 years to 16 years.

This is a shedding breed, especially seasonally, but coat maintenance is easy. Also be prepared for a potential surprise contribution from the Mastiff parent – drool!

Mountain Black Mouth Cur

The Mountain Cur and the Black Mouth Cur have confusingly similar names but they are different purebred dog breeds. However, they have similar temperaments and skillsets, including exceptional herding, hunting and guarding abilities.

This mix dog will definitely be the best fit for a very confident, experienced dog owner and trainer. The Mountain Cur is smaller and slighter in weight and build than the BMC with a shorter overall life expectancy. This dog’s adult weight range is from 30 to 100 pounds with a lifespan of 10 to 16 years.

Black Mouth Cur Pomeranian Mix

The Pomeranian Black Mouth Cur is a tiny pup compared to the other dogs you meet in this article. This dog’s adult weight range is from just 3 pounds to 100 pounds!

The Pomeranian Black Mouth Cur has an interesting coat with the Pomeranian’s signature thick, fluffy, double-layer coat and the BMC’s short, neat, flat coat. However, you can count on shedding whichever parent dog’s coat type dominates! This dog will have a life expectancy of 12 to 16 years.

Siberian Husky Black Mouth Cur Mix

This dog weighs 35 to 100 pounds with a lifespan of 12 to 16 years. The Siberian Husky is a sweet-tempered and friendly dog accustomed to working in close quarters with other dogs and people.

This influence may temper the Black Mouth Cur’s very strong protective instincts to produce an indifferent guard dog but a very loyal and affectionate family pet. This dog is definitely a shedder with the Husky’s thick, double-layer coat!

Black Mouth Cur Mix Puppies

Picking the perfect puppy is an important task. When you are looking for a mixed breed, you need to be confident you would be happy with a dog that was like either of the parents. Because a cross breed can turn out like one, the other, or a combination of the two!

Make sure that whichever traits your puppy expresses as they grow, you will be happy.

Finding a Black Mouth Cur mix puppy might take a while, because they are not that common. But you still need to follow all of the usual rules for puppy selection. Make sure that breeder only uses health tested dogs, and that these dogs have a purpose in life beyond puppy sales.

Where possible meet both parents, and make sure that they look healthy and have a confident, friendly attitude.