Black Mouth Cur vs Blue Lacy
Compare the Black Mouth Cur to the Blue Lacy. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Black Mouth Curs and Blue Lacies.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - The Black Mouth Cur is an okay choice for new or inexperienced owners, but the Blue Lacy is not recommended for new owners.
- Children - Both breeds are child friendly, but the Black Mouth Cur is the most friendly between the breeds.
- Grooming - Both the Black Mouth Cur and Blue Lacy are very low maintenance and easy to groom.
- Barking - Both the Black Mouth Cur and Blue Lacy are very vocal and will bark/howl frequently.
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| Breed Name | Black Mouth Cur | Blue Lacy |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 15-16 yrs. | 16-20 yrs. |
| Height | 16-18 in. | 18-25 in. |
| Weight | 35-40 lb | 25-50 lb |
| Intelligence | High | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | United States | United States |
| Origin Year | 1964 AD | 1858 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | No | No |
| Indoor | No | Yes |
| Small Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 35°F to 85°F | 40°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High | Medium-High |
| Exercise Required | High-Very High | Medium |
| Top Running Speed | 20 mph | 24 mph |
| Strength | High | Medium |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low | Low |
| Shedding | Medium | Medium |
| Dander | Medium | Low |
| Drool Amount | Low | None |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Black Mouth Cur | Blue Lacy |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
| Independent | No | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | No | Yes |
| Focused & Patient | Yes | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Average | Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Average | Average |
| Chasing | High | High |
| Follow Commands | Average | Average |
| Fighting | Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | High | Average |
| Herding | Average | High |
| Hunting | High | High |
| Protection | High | Average |
| Remove Vermin | High | Average |
| Sledding | Very Low | Below Average |
| Watch | High | Average |
| Breed Name | Black Mouth Cur | Blue Lacy |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 15-16 yrs. | 16-20 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Color Dilution Alopecia | No | Yes |
| Ear Infections | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | Black Mouth Cur | Blue Lacy |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Smooth Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Rough | Yes | No |
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black | Yes | No |
| Brindle | Yes | No |
| Brown | Yes | No |
| Buckskin | Yes | No |
| Fawn | Yes | No |
| Red | Yes | Yes |
| Yellow | Yes | No |
| Blue | No | Yes |
| Tricolored | No | Yes |