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Compare Plott Hound and Mountain Cur. Which is better: Plott Hound or Mountain Cur or Labrador Retriever?
Name | Plott Hound | Mountain Cur | Labrador Retriever |
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Group | Hunting Dogs | Hunting Dogs | Gun Dog |
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Plott Hound, Mountain Cur, and Labrador Retriever breeds. |
Plott Plotthund |
Cur Dog Moutain Cur Dog Cur |
Lab Labrador |
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Plott Hound, Mountain Cur, and Labrador Retriever? Compare their breeding categories. | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Plott Hound vs Mountain Cur vs Labrador Retriever Size and Weight Comparison
Size Classification
Compare size differences between Plott Hound, Mountain Cur, and Labrador Retriever. Which breed is the largest? | Medium | Large Medium | Large |
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Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Plott Hound, Mountain Cur, and Labrador Retriever? Compare adult weight ranges. | 40-75 pounds (18-34 kg) | Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg) | Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | 57.5 pounds (26 kg) | Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 41.5 pounds (19 kg) | Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Plott Hound or Mountain Cur or Labrador Retriever? Plott Hound vs Mountain Cur vs Labrador Retriever height comparison: | 20-25 inches (51-63 cm) | 18-26 inches (46-66 cm) | Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | Male: 23 inches (58,5 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm) | 22 inches (56 cm) | Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm) |
Plott Hound vs Mountain Cur vs Labrador Retriever Price and Availability Comparison
Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Plott Hound, Mountain Cur, and Labrador Retriever. Find price differences between these breeds. | $300-$500 | $300-$500 | $1000-$2000 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Plott Hound or Mountain Cur or Labrador Retriever? | Frequent: The Plott Hound is easier than average to get. | Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows. | Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get. |
Plott Hound vs Mountain Cur vs Labrador Retriever Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Plott Hound, Mountain Cur, and Labrador Retriever. Which breed ranks highest? | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. | Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. |
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Plott Hound, Mountain Cur, and Labrador Retriever. Which is easiest to train? | Plott Hound dogs are easy to train. | Mountain Cur dogs are very easy to train. | Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train. |
Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Plott Hound, Mountain Cur, and Labrador Retriever. Which breed is most alert? | Plott Hound dogs are average watchdogs. | Mountain Cur dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. |
Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Plott Hound, Mountain Cur, and Labrador Retriever. Which breed is most protective? | Plott Hound dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Mountain Cur dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders. |
Plott Hound vs Mountain Cur vs Labrador Retriever Personality and Temperament Comparison
Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Plott Hound, Mountain Cur, and Labrador Retriever? Compare temperaments. |
Alert Courageous Loyal Bold |
Energetic Protective Courageous Intelligent Watchful Quiet |
Playful Loving Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Responsive Affectionate Loyal Gentle Going Social Cheerful |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Sensitive: Mountain Cur dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. | Sensitive: Labrador Retriever dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Plott Hound vs Mountain Cur vs Labrador Retriever? | Average: Plott Hound dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. | Average to High: Mountain Cur dogs are highly affectionate dogs. | Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. |
Social Needs
Plott Hound vs Mountain Cur vs Labrador Retriever social needs comparison: | Plott Hound dogs need for social interaction is average. | Mountain Cur dogs are a social breed. | Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | Plott Hound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. | Mountain Cur dogs have average wanderlust potential. | Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | Plott Hound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | 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. | Labrador Retriever dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. |
Plott Hound vs Mountain Cur vs Labrador Retriever Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Plott Hound, Mountain Cur, and Labrador Retriever. Which breed is most vocal? | Average: The Plott Hound barks occasionally. | Low: The Mountain Cur barks none to minimal. | Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally. |
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Plott Hound, Mountain Cur, and Labrador Retriever. Which breed is most playful? | The Plott Hound is a highly playful breed. | Average: Mountain Curs, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed. |
Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Plott Hound, Mountain Cur, and Labrador Retriever. Which adapts best to small spaces? | Not an apartment-friendly dog the Plott Hound breed. | Not an apartment-friendly dog the Mountain Cur breed. | It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home. |
Plott Hound vs Mountain Cur vs Labrador Retriever Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Plott Hound, Mountain Cur, and Labrador Retriever. Which breed is most flexible? | Average: Plott Hound dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Average: Mountain Cur dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Labrador Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
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Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Plott Hound or Mountain Cur or Labrador Retriever? | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. | 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. | Labrador Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. |
Plott Hound vs Mountain Cur vs Labrador Retriever Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Plott Hound, Mountain Cur, and Labrador Retriever. Which has lowest bite risk? | Low 🔽 The Plott Hound has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Mountain Cur has a low chance of biting somebody. | Moderate ⏺ The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody. |
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Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Plott Hound, Mountain Cur, and Labrador Retriever. Which uses mouth most during play? | Plott Hound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Mountain Cur dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Labrador Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Plott Hound, Mountain Cur, and Labrador Retriever. Which has the strongest bite? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Plott Hound bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Mountain Cur bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Labrador Retriever bite force: Ordinary. |
Plott Hound vs Mountain Cur vs Labrador Retriever Health and Lifespan Comparison
Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Plott Hound, Mountain Cur, and Labrador Retriever. Which breed lives longest? |
12-14 years The average lifespan of Plott Hound: 13 years |
12-16 years The average lifespan of Mountain Cur: 14 years |
10-12 years The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years |
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Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Plott Hound, Mountain Cur, and Labrador Retriever. Which handles climate changes best? | Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. | 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. | Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. |
Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Plott Hound, Mountain Cur, and Labrador Retriever. Which has fewer health issues? | Plott Hounds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues. | The Mountain Cur is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits? |
Frequent The Plott Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year. |
Average The Mountain Cur should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Average The Labrador Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Plott Hound vs Mountain Cur vs Labrador Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Plott Hound vs Mountain Cur vs Labrador Retriever health problems comparison: | No data available | No data available |
Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia Acute Moist Dermatitis Cold Tail Myopathy |
Plott Hound vs Mountain Cur vs Labrador Retriever Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Plott Hound, Mountain Cur, and Labrador Retriever. Which breed is most active? | Plott Hound dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Mountain Cur dogs are high-energy dogs. | Labrador Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Plott Hound vs Mountain Cur vs Labrador Retriever exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Plott Hound or Mountain Cur or Labrador Retriever? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Plott Hound dogs need a lot of exercises. | Mountain Cur dogs need a lot of exercises. | Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Plott Hound or Mountain Cur or Labrador Retriever? | Plott Hound dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. | Mountain Cur dogs don't need too much sleep. | Labrador Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep. |
Plott Hound vs Mountain Cur vs Labrador Retriever Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Plott Hound, Mountain Cur, and Labrador Retriever. Which is most prone to obesity? | Average: The Plott Hound has an average risk for obesity. | Average: The Mountain Cur has an average risk for obesity. | High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. |
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Plott Hound, Mountain Cur, and Labrador Retriever. Which needs most food? | 2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals. | 4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
Plott Hound vs Mountain Cur vs Labrador Retriever Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Plott Hound, Mountain Cur, and Labrador Retriever. Which is best for allergy sufferers? | No See more. | Yes See more. | No See more. |
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Plott Hound, Mountain Cur, and Labrador Retriever. What colors are available? |
Black Tan Red Blue Brown |
Black Red Blue Cream White Brown Yellow Brindle Blonde |
Black Yellow Chocolate |
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Plott Hound, Mountain Cur, and Labrador Retriever. Which requires most maintenance? | Effortless: The Plott Hound requires minimal grooming. | Effortless: The Mountain Cur requires minimal grooming. | Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming. |
Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Plott Hound, Mountain Cur, and Labrador Retriever. Which drools least? | 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. | The Mountain Cur is an average drooler. | The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler. |
Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Plott Hound, Mountain Cur, and Labrador Retriever. Which has least natural smell? | Medium ⏺ The Plott Hound has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Mountain Cur has an average chance of bad smell. | High 🔼 The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell. |
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Plott Hound, Mountain Cur, and Labrador Retriever. How do their fur characteristics differ? | Fine |
Rough Smooth |
Dense Waterproof Hard Short |
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Plott Hound, Mountain Cur, and Labrador Retriever. Which requires most frequent baths? | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Plott Hound or Mountain Cur or Labrador Retriever? Plott Hound or Mountain Cur or {name3 shedding: | Plott Hound dogs shed none to minimal. | Mountain Cur dogs shed none to minimal. | Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately. |
Plott Hound vs Mountain Cur vs Labrador Retriever Good With Comparison
Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Plott Hound, Mountain Cur, and Labrador Retriever. Which is best with kids? | Plott Hound dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Mountain Cur dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. |
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Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Plott Hound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets. | Mountain Cur dogs are generally with other pets. | Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets. |
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Plott Hound or Mountain Cur or Labrador Retriever? Which dog is more friendly? | Plott Hound dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. | Mountain Cur dogs are average friendly towards strangers. | Labrador Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Plott Hound or Mountain Cur or Labrador Retriever? | Plott Hound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs. | Mountain Cur dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Plott Hound or Mountain Cur or Labrador Retriever? | Plott Hound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Mountain Cur dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs. | Labrador Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Plott Hound vs Mountain Cur vs Labrador Retriever? |
Yes Plott Hound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Mountain Cur dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Labrador Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
No Plott Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Mountain Cur is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | Plott Hounds are usually recommended for elderly people. | Mountain Curs are usually recommended for elderly people. | Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
Plott Hound vs Mountain Cur vs Labrador Retriever As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Plott Hound, Mountain Cur, and Labrador Retriever. Which is best suited for service work? | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. |
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Plott Hound, Mountain Cur, and Labrador Retriever. Which excels in therapy work? | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Plott Hound, Mountain Cur, and Labrador Retriever. Which has best nose work ability? | 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. | Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work. |
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Plott Hound, Mountain Cur, and Labrador Retriever. Which is best for SAR work? | 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. | Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog. |
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Plott Hound, Mountain Cur, and Labrador Retriever. Which is best suited for water work? | Not really Plott Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Mountain Cur breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. |
Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Plott Hound, Mountain Cur, and Labrador Retriever. Which is best for draft work? | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Plott Hound, Mountain Cur, and Labrador Retriever. Which has most military use? | 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. | Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Plott Hound vs Mountain Cur vs Labrador Retriever Reproducibility Comparison
Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Plott Hound, Mountain Cur, and Labrador Retriever. Which has most puppies? | 6-10 puppies | 3-8 puppies | 5-10 puppies |
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Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Plott Hound, Mountain Cur, and Labrador Retriever. Any breeding differences? | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Plott Hound, Mountain Cur, and Labrador Retriever. What's recommended? | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Plott Hound vs Mountain Cur vs Labrador Retriever Recognition Comparison
AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Plott Hound, Mountain Cur, and Labrador Retriever. How are they classified? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2006 as a Hound breed. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed. |
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FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Plott Hound, Mountain Cur, and Labrador Retriever. How are they classified internationally? | Not recognized by FCI. | Not recognized by FCI. | Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section. |
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Plott Hound, Mountain Cur, and Labrador Retriever. Which has most recognition? | No data available |
Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club United Kennel Club |
American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry |
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