Pros and Cons of Owning a Black Mouth Cur

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Cleaning And Grooming

The Black Mouth Cur's coat sheds moderately throughout the year, and more heavily before winter and summer. It generally requires very little care. Weekly brushing should be sufficient, although many Black Mouth Curs can go their whole lives without having their coats professionally groomed.

Grooming a Black Mouth Cur is an essential part of keeping this breed happy and healthy. Here are some simple grooming steps to follow. ⚫ Brush your Black Mouth Cur carefully and completely, getting rid of and tangles, mats, and knots. ⚫ Before bathing your Black Mouth Cur, clip their coat if required. ⚫ Clear their anal sacs if required. ⚫ Bathe and wash your Black Mouth Cur thoroughly with both shampoo and conditioner. ⚫ After their bath, dry them with a towel or blow dryer. ⚫ Tidy their ears and eyes, beware with this step. ⚫ Cut their toe nails. ⚫ Brush your Black Mouth Curs teeth. ⚫ Brush their hair out again and if you have leave-in conditioner, use it to your Black Mouth Cur now. ⚫ If you believe its necessary, clip their hair.

Black Mouth Curs are a true American breed that was developed to assist early American settlers in the southeastern and southern U.S. They are versatile working dogs that make excellent companions for athletic families and individuals who can commit to their exercise requirements. Here are the pros and cons of owning one;

PROS

⚫ Hunting companion for: treeing, small game hunting, some large game ⚫ Some strains are cattle herders ⚫ Gentle, good with children ⚫ Social and friendly with other dogs ⚫ Strong protective instincts, dedicated and loyal to a fault ⚫ Low maintenance grooming ⚫ Easily trained (especially for experienced owners) ⚫ Sensitive and enjoys family interaction ⚫ Fairly quiet ⚫ Healthy and long lived ⚫ Indoor/Outdoor ⚫ Exercise companion, excels at sports ⚫ May be overprotective if not properly socialized ⚫ Not the breed for homes with cats and other small pets ⚫ Needs 1-2 hours daily exercise ⚫ May become bored, anxious and destructive if not given enough exercise and attention ⚫ Ideal for rural areas or at least a large, fenced yard ⚫ Not hypoallergenic ⚫ Sensitive, may get feelings hurt from harsh tones and expressions

CONS