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Redbone Coonhound vs Black Mouth Cur vs West Highland White Terrier Comparison - Dog breed selector: Reds or American Black Mouth Cur or Roseneath Terrier? Find the right dog for you

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Name Redbone Coonhound Black Mouth Cur West Highland White Terrier
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States United States flagUnited States Scotland flagScotland
Group Hunting Dogs Hunting Dogs Hunting Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Reds
Redbone Hound
American Black Mouth Cur
East Texas Cur
Yellow Black Mouth
Southern Cur
Roseneath Terrier
Westie
Westy
White Roseneath Terrier
Poltalloch Terrier
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Redbone Coonhound vs Black Mouth Cur vs West Highland White Terrier breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Redbone Coonhound vs Black Mouth Cur vs West Highland White Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Redbone Coonhound or Black Mouth Cur or West Highland White Terrier? Which is the smallest dog, Redbone Coonhound or Black Mouth Cur or West Highland White Terrier?
Medium Large
Giant
Small
Weight
Which is heavier, Redbone Coonhound or Black Mouth Cur or Black Mouth Cur? Redbone Coonhound vs Black Mouth Cur vs West Highland White Terrier weight comparison:
50-70 pounds (23-32 kg) 45-95 pounds (20-43 kg) Male: 15-22 pounds (7-10 kg), Female: 13-16 pounds (6-7 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
60 pounds (27.5 kg) 70 pounds (31.5 kg) Male: 18.5 pounds (8.5 kg), Female: 14.5 pounds (6.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Redbone Coonhound or Black Mouth Cur or West Highland White Terrier? Redbone Coonhound vs Black Mouth Cur vs West Highland White Terrier height comparison:
21-27 inches (53-66 cm) 16-25 inches (40-64 cm) Male: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm), Female: 9-11 inches (23-28 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
24 inches (59.5 cm) 20.5 inches (52 cm) Male: 11 inches (27.5 cm), Female: 10 inches (25.5 cm)

Redbone Coonhound vs Black Mouth Cur vs West Highland White Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Redbone Coonhound or Black Mouth Cur or West Highland White Terrier? Which is more expensive?
$600-$800 $300-$500 $900-$1200
Availability
Which is easier to get, Redbone Coonhound or Black Mouth Cur or West Highland White Terrier?
Frequent: The Redbone Coonhound is easier than average to get.
Average: The Black Mouth Cur is a commonly available dog breed.
Very frequent: The West Highland White Terrier is quite easy to get.

Redbone Coonhound vs Black Mouth Cur vs West Highland White Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Redbone Coonhound vs Black Mouth Cur vs West Highland White Terrier intelligence:
Smart: The Redbone Coonhound dogs have great intelligence.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Trainability
Redbone Coonhound vs Black Mouth Cur vs West Highland White Terrier trainability comparison.
Redbone Coonhound dogs are easy to train.
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Black Mouth Cur dogs are easy to train.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Redbone Coonhound or Black Mouth Cur or West Highland White Terrier?
Redbone Coonhound dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.
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Black Mouth Cur dogs are average watchdogs.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Redbone Coonhound or Black Mouth Cur or West Highland White Terrier? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Redbone Coonhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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Black Mouth Cur dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Redbone Coonhound vs Black Mouth Cur vs West Highland White Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Redbone Coonhound or Black Mouth Cur or West Highland White Terrier? Redbone Coonhound vs Black Mouth Cur vs West Highland White Terrier behavior/temperament comparison:
Independent
Energetic
Affectionate
Companionable
Familiar
Unflappable
Active
Protective
Loyal
Kind
Trainable
Fearless
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: Redbone Coonhound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Redbone Coonhound vs Black Mouth Cur vs West Highland White Terrier?
High: Redbone Coonhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Black Mouth Cur dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: West Highland White Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Social Needs
Redbone Coonhound vs Black Mouth Cur vs West Highland White Terrier social needs comparison:
Redbone Coonhound dogs are a social breed.
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Black Mouth Cur dogs are a social breed.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Redbone Coonhound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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The wanderlust potential of the Black Mouth Cur is strong enough to escape from home.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Redbone Coonhound dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Black Mouth Cur dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Redbone Coonhound vs Black Mouth Cur vs West Highland White Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Redbone Coonhound vs Black Mouth Cur vs West Highland White Terrier playfulness comparison:
The Redbone Coonhound is a playful breed.
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The Black Mouth Cur is a highly playful breed.
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The West Highland White Terrier is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Redbone Coonhound vs Black Mouth Cur vs West Highland White Terrier?
A lot: Redbone Coonhound is a particularly loud breed.
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Average: The Black Mouth Cur barks occasionally.
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A lot: West Highland White Terrier is a particularly loud breed.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Redbone Coonhound or Black Mouth Cur or West Highland White Terrier?
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Redbone Coonhound breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Black Mouth Cur breed.
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep West Highland White Terrier indoors.

Redbone Coonhound vs Black Mouth Cur vs West Highland White Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Redbone Coonhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Average: Black Mouth Cur dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
West Highland White Terrier dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Redbone Coonhound or Black Mouth Cur or West Highland White Terrier?
Redbone Coonhound 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.
Black Mouth 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.
West Highland White Terrier 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.

Redbone Coonhound vs Black Mouth Cur vs West Highland White Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Redbone Coonhound or Black Mouth Cur or West Highland White Terrier?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Redbone Coonhound bite force: Ordinary.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Black Mouth Cur bite force: The Strongest.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

West Highland White Terrier bite force: Weak.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Redbone Coonhound has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Black Mouth Cur has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The West Highland White Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Redbone Coonhound vs Black Mouth Cur vs West Highland White Terrier mouthiness comparison:
Redbone Coonhound dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Black Mouth Cur dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Redbone Coonhound vs Black Mouth Cur vs West Highland White Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Redbone Coonhound vs Black Mouth Cur vs West Highland White Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: Redbone Coonhound vs Black Mouth Cur vs West Highland White Terrier?
Redbone Coonhounds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
Black Mouth Curs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Very healthy dog breed.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Redbone Coonhound vs Black Mouth Cur vs West Highland White Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Redbone Coonhound vs Black Mouth Cur vs West Highland White Terrier health problems comparison:
Eye Problems
Hip Dysplasia
Obesity
Ear Infections Cataracts
Legg-perthes Disease
Patellar Luxation
Craniomandibular Osteopathy
Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy
White Dog Shaker Syndrome
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Atopic Dermatitis
Hyperplastic Dermatosis
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Frequent
The Redbone Coonhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Frequent
The Black Mouth Cur should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Rare
The West Highland White Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Life Expectancy
Redbone Coonhound vs Black Mouth Cur vs West Highland White Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do Redbone Coonhound, Black Mouth Cur and West Highland White Terrier breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Redbone Coonhound: 13 years
12-18 years
The average lifespan of Black Mouth Cur: 15 years
12-16 years
The average lifespan of West Highland White Terrier: 14 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Redbone Coonhound vs Black Mouth Cur vs West Highland White Terrier?
Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The West Highland White Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Redbone Coonhound vs Black Mouth Cur vs West Highland White Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Redbone Coonhound or Black Mouth Cur or West Highland White Terrier? Redbone Coonhound vs Black Mouth Cur vs West Highland White Terrier energy level comparison:
Redbone Coonhound dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Black Mouth Cur dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
West Highland White Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Redbone Coonhound vs Black Mouth Cur vs West Highland White Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Redbone Coonhound or Black Mouth Cur or West Highland White Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Redbone Coonhound dogs need a lot of exercises.
Black Mouth Cur dogs need a lot of exercises.
West Highland White Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Redbone Coonhound or Black Mouth Cur or West Highland White Terrier?
Redbone Coonhound dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Black Mouth Cur dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
West Highland White Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

Redbone Coonhound vs Black Mouth Cur vs West Highland White Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Redbone Coonhound or Black Mouth Cur or West Highland White Terrier?
2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals. 2.5 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Redbone Coonhound vs Black Mouth Cur vs West Highland White Terrier weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Redbone Coonhound has an average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The Black Mouth Cur has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the West Highland White Terrier's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Redbone Coonhound vs Black Mouth Cur vs West Highland White Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Redbone Coonhound vs Black Mouth Cur vs West Highland White Terrier coat comparison:
Fine Smooth Dense
Colors
What are the original Redbone Coonhound, Black Mouth Cur and West Highland White Terrier color?
Red
Golden
Copper
Black
Red
Brown
Fawn
Yellow
Brindle
White
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Redbone Coonhound or Black Mouth Cur or West Highland White Terrier? Redbone Coonhound vs Black Mouth Cur vs West Highland White Terrier grooming comparison:
Effortless: The Redbone Coonhound requires minimal grooming.
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Easy to groom: The Black Mouth Cur doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Advanced: The West Highland White Terrier requires a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Redbone Coonhound or Black Mouth Cur or West Highland White Terrier? Redbone Coonhound or Black Mouth Cur or {name3 shedding:
Redbone Coonhound dogs shed none to minimal.
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Black Mouth Cur dogs are low shedders.
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West Highland White Terrier dogs shed none to minimal.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Redbone Coonhound or Black Mouth Cur or West Highland White Terrier?
3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Hypoallergenic
Redbone Coonhound vs Black Mouth Cur vs West Highland White Terrier hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Redbone Coonhound vs Black Mouth Cur vs West Highland White Terrier?

Medium

The Redbone Coonhound has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Black Mouth Cur has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The West Highland White Terrier has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Redbone Coonhound drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.
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The Black Mouth Cur is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The West Highland White Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Redbone Coonhound vs Black Mouth Cur vs West Highland White Terrier Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Redbone Coonhound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Black Mouth Cur dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
West Highland White Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Redbone Coonhound or Black Mouth Cur or West Highland White Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?
Redbone Coonhound dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Black Mouth Cur dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
West Highland White Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Redbone Coonhound or Black Mouth Cur or West Highland White Terrier?
Redbone Coonhound dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Black Mouth Cur dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
West Highland White Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Redbone Coonhound or Black Mouth Cur or West Highland White Terrier?
Redbone Coonhound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Black Mouth Cur dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
West Highland White Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Redbone Coonhound or Black Mouth Cur or West Highland White Terrier?
Redbone Coonhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Black Mouth Cur dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
West Highland White Terrier dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Redbone Coonhound vs Black Mouth Cur vs West Highland White Terrier?
Yes
Redbone Coonhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Black Mouth Cur dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
West Highland White Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Redbone Coonhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Black Mouth Cur is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
West Highland White Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Redbone Coonhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Black Mouth Curs are commonly okay with elderly people.
West Highland White Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Redbone Coonhound vs Black Mouth Cur vs West Highland White Terrier As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Redbone Coonhound or Black Mouth Cur or West Highland White Terrier? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.

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 and Rescue Dog (SAR)
Which one could be a search and rescue dog?

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.

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.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Redbone Coonhound vs Black Mouth Cur vs West Highland White Terrier?

Not really

Redbone Coonhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Black Mouth Cur breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

West Highland White Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Fighting Dog / Military 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.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Redbone Coonhound vs Black Mouth Cur vs West Highland White Terrier Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can Redbone Coonhound and Black Mouth Cur and West Highland White Terrier have?
6-10 puppies 5-10 puppies 2-5 puppies

Redbone Coonhound vs Black Mouth Cur vs West Highland White Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2009 as a Hound breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Not recognized by FCI. Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
American Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
American Canine Registry
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National 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
Club Espanol De Terriers

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