Pointer vs Mountain Cur
Compare the Pointer to the Mountain Cur. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pointers and Mountain Curs.
Pointer
Mountain Cur
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
14-16 Years
Height
23-28 Inches
16-26 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
30-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Pointer
Mountain Cur
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United States
Origin Year
1650 AD
1957 AD
Pointer
Mountain Cur
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Pointer
Mountain Cur
Pointer
Mountain Cur
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
35-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Pointer
Mountain Cur
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
26 MPH
Strength
High
High
Pointer
Mountain Cur
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
Low
Pointer
Mountain Cur
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Pointer
Mountain Cur
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Pointer
Mountain Cur
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Pointer
Mountain Cur
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
14-16 Years
Pointer
Mountain Cur
Pointer
Mountain Cur
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Pointer
Mountain Cur
