Black Mouth Cur vs Schweizer Laufhund

Compare the Black Mouth Cur to the Schweizer Laufhund. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Black Mouth Curs and Schweizer Laufhunds.

Black Mouth Cur vs Swiss Hound
Black Mouth Cur
Swiss Hound
Black Mouth Cur
Swiss Hound
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General Details
Black Mouth Cur
Swiss Hound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
15-16 Years
12-14 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
13-21 Inches
Weight
35-40 Pounds
33-44 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Black Mouth Cur
Swiss Hound
Origin Country
United States
Switzerland
Origin Year
1964 AD
1900 AD
Temperament
Black Mouth Cur
Swiss Hound
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Average
Personality
Black Mouth Cur
Swiss Hound
Traits
Aggressive
Loving
Needy
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Black Mouth Cur
Swiss Hound
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
35-85 °F
50-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Black Mouth Cur
Swiss Hound
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
Medium to High
Grooming Needs
Black Mouth Cur
Swiss Hound
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low to Medium
Drool
Low
Medium to High
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Black Mouth Cur
Swiss Hound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Black Mouth Cur
Swiss Hound
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
Black Mouth Cur
Swiss Hound
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Average
Below Average
Guarding
Above Average
Average
Herding
Average
Below Average
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Above Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Black Mouth Cur
Swiss Hound
Average Lifespan
15-16 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Black Mouth Cur
Swiss Hound
Common Health Issues
Ear infections
Entropion
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Ear infections
Progressive retinal atrophy
Elbow dysplasia
Demodectic mange
Ectropion
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Black Mouth Cur
Swiss Hound
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
Black Mouth Cur
Swiss Hound
Breed Colors
Brown
Brown
Fawn
Fawn
Red
Red
Yellow
Yellow
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