Mountain Cur vs Plott Hound Comparison – Which dog is better Cur Dog or Plott?

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Name	Mountain Cur	Plott Hound
Origins	United States	United States
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Mountain Cur and Plott Hound. What other names are these breeds known by?	Cur Dog Moutain Cur Dog Cur	Plott Plotthund
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Mountain Cur and a Plott Hound. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Mountain Cur vs Plott Hound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Mountain Cur or a Plott Hound? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Large Medium	Medium
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Mountain Cur and a Plott Hound. Which breed is heavier?	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)	40-75 pounds (18-34 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 41.5 pounds (19 kg)	57.5 pounds (26 kg)
Height Which is taller, Mountain Cur or Plott Hound? Is a Mountain Cur taller than a Plott Hound?	18-26 inches (46-66 cm)	20-25 inches (51-63 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	22 inches (56 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58,5 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)

Mountain Cur vs Plott Hound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Mountain Cur and a Plott Hound. Which breed costs more?	$300-$500	$300-$500
Availability Which is easier to get, Mountain Cur or Plott Hound?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Frequent: The Plott Hound is easier than average to get.

Mountain Cur vs Plott Hound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Mountain Cur or a Plott Hound? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Mountain Cur or a Plott Hound? Compare training requirements.	Mountain Cur dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Plott Hound dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Mountain Cur or a Plott Hound? Compare alertness levels.	Mountain Cur dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Plott Hound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Mountain Cur or a Plott Hound? Compare territorial behaviors.	Mountain Cur dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Plott Hound dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Mountain Cur vs Plott Hound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Mountain Cur and a Plott Hound. How do their temperaments differ?	Energetic Protective Courageous Intelligent Watchful Quiet	Alert Courageous Loyal Bold
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Mountain Cur vs Plott Hound?	Sensitive: Mountain Cur dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Mountain Cur vs Plott Hound?	Average to High: Mountain Cur dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average: Plott Hound dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Mountain Cur vs Plott Hound social needs comparison:	Mountain Cur dogs are a social breed. See more.	Plott Hound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Mountain Cur vs Plott Hound?	Mountain Cur dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Plott Hound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Mountain Cur vs Plott Hound? Which can be better for hunting?	Mountain Cur dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Plott Hound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Mountain Cur vs Plott Hound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Mountain Cur or a Plott Hound? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Low: The Mountain Cur barks none to minimal. See more.	Average: The Plott Hound barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Mountain Cur or a Plott Hound? Compare play drive and energy.	Average: Mountain Curs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Plott Hound is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Mountain Cur or a Plott Hound? Compare living space needs.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Mountain Cur breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Plott Hound breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Mountain Cur vs Plott Hound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Mountain Cur or a Plott Hound? Compare adaptability levels.	Average: Mountain Cur dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Plott Hound dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Mountain Cur or Plott Hound?	Mountain Cur dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Mountain Cur vs Plott Hound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Mountain Cur or a Plott Hound? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Mountain Cur has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Plott Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a Mountain Cur or a Plott Hound? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Mountain Cur dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Plott Hound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a Mountain Cur or a Plott Hound? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Mountain Cur bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Plott Hound bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Mountain Cur vs Plott Hound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Mountain Cur or a Plott Hound? Compare average lifespans.	12-16 years The average lifespan of Mountain Cur: 14 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Plott Hound: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Mountain Cur or a Plott Hound? Compare climate tolerances.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Mountain Cur can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Mountain Cur and a Plott Hound. Which breed is healthier?	The Mountain Cur is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Plott Hounds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Mountain Cur vs Plott Hound?	Average The Mountain Cur should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Plott Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Mountain Cur vs Plott Hound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Mountain Cur vs Plott Hound health problems comparison:	No data available	No data available

Mountain Cur vs Plott Hound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a Mountain Cur or a Plott Hound? Compare activity levels.	Mountain Cur dogs are high-energy dogs.	Plott Hound dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Mountain Cur vs Plott Hound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Mountain Cur or Plott Hound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Mountain Cur dogs need a lot of exercises.	Plott Hound dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Mountain Cur or Plott Hound?	Mountain Cur dogs don't need too much sleep.	Plott Hound dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Mountain Cur vs Plott Hound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Mountain Cur or a Plott Hound? Compare obesity risks.	Average: The Mountain Cur has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Plott Hound has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Which eats more: a Mountain Cur or a Plott Hound? Compare daily food needs.	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Mountain Cur vs Plott Hound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Mountain Cur or a Plott Hound? Compare allergy friendliness.	Yes See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors What color variations exist for Mountain Cur and Plott Hound? Compare breed colors.	Black Red Blue Cream White Brown Yellow Brindle Blonde	Black Tan Red Blue Brown
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Mountain Cur or a Plott Hound? Compare maintenance needs.	Effortless: The Mountain Cur requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Plott Hound requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Mountain Cur or a Plott Hound? Compare drooling amounts.	The Mountain Cur is an average drooler. See more.	The Plott Hound drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Mountain Cur or a Plott Hound? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Mountain Cur has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Plott Hound has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Mountain Cur and a Plott Hound? Compare fur types.	Rough Smooth	Fine
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Mountain Cur or a Plott Hound? Compare bathing frequencies.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Mountain Cur or Plott Hound? Do Mountain Cur dogs shed more than Plott Hound dogs?	Mountain Cur dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Plott Hound dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Mountain Cur vs Plott Hound Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Mountain Cur or a Plott Hound? Compare kid-friendliness.	Mountain Cur dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Plott Hound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Mountain Cur dogs are generally with other pets.	Plott Hound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Mountain Cur or Plott Hound? Which dog is more friendly?	Mountain Cur dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Plott Hound dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Mountain Cur or Plott Hound?	Mountain Cur dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Plott Hound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Mountain Cur or Plott Hound? Can a Mountain Cur and a Plott Hound be friends? Do Mountain Cur dogs get along with Plott Hound dogs?	Mountain Cur dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Plott Hound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Mountain Cur vs Plott Hound?	Yes Mountain Cur dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Plott Hound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Mountain Cur is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Plott Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Mountain Curs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Plott Hounds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Mountain Cur vs Plott Hound As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Mountain Cur or a Plott Hound? Compare service capabilities.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: a Mountain Cur or a Plott Hound? Compare therapy capabilities.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Mountain Cur or a Plott Hound? Compare scenting abilities.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: a Mountain Cur or a Plott Hound? Compare SAR abilities.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: a Mountain Cur or a Plott Hound? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Mountain Cur breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Plott Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Mountain Cur or a Plott Hound? Compare draft work capabilities.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Mountain Cur and Plott Hound. Which has stronger military background?	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Mountain Cur vs Plott Hound Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Mountain Cur and Plott Hound. Which has larger litters?	3-8 puppies	6-10 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Mountain Cur and Plott Hound breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Mountain Cur and Plott Hound. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Mountain Cur vs Plott Hound Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Mountain Cur and Plott Hound. Which groups do they belong to?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2006 as a Hound breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Mountain Cur and Plott Hound. Which groups are they in?	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Mountain Cur and Plott Hound. Which is more widely recognized?	Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club United Kennel Club	No data available

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