Adopt A Black Mouth Cur

3 available Black Mouth Curs near you

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Huggie Bear

Black Mouth Cur Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 7 mos

Delaware, OH

Color
Brown/Chocolate
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Spayed or Neutered
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Rusty

Black Mouth Cur

Male, 7 yrs

Plain City, OH

Color
Brown/Chocolate
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Story
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Trixie

Black Mouth Cur Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 1 yr 1 mo

Plain City, OH

Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
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Adopting a Black Mouth Cur

Frequently asked questions about acquiring an Black Mouth Cur - the pros and cons of adopting versus going through a breeder, and associated costs.

You can adopt a Black Mouth Cur at a much lower cost than buying one from a breeder. The cost to adopt a Black Mouth Cur can range from $50 to $300 to cover the expenses of caring for your new bestie before adoption. Adoption fees typically include a basic exam, preventatives, heartworm testing and treatment, vaccines, spay/neuter, and microchipping. In contrast, buying Black Mouth Curs from breeders can be expensive and doesn’t provide the joy of rescuing. Depending on their breeding, they can cost $450 to $1,500.

The easiest way to adopt a Black Mouth Cur would be through a rescue specializing in Black Mouth Curs or through shelters located in the southern U.S. A great place to start is through a breed search on Adopt a Pet. The search will show you all the available Black Mouth Curs in your area.

Black Mouth Cur fun facts

Fun Facts:

"Cur" indicates a short-coated, drop-eared working dog, often used on farms or ranches, and the term "cur" goes back to Shakespearean times.

The dog in the novel Old Yeller is a Black Mouth Cur.

The Black Mouth Cur has a very long average lifespan for a breed of its size. Many live up to 16 years, and plenty reach 18!

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Black Mouth Cur Breed Guide

Before you adopt, learn everything about Black Mouth Cur types to temperament and health issues to popular Black Mouth Cur mixes in our Breed 101 Guides.