Sheltie vs Mountain Cur
Compare the Sheltie to the Mountain Cur. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Shelties and Mountain Curs.
Sheltie
Mountain Cur
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
14-16 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
16-26 Inches
Weight
11-24 Pounds
30-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Sheltie
Mountain Cur
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United States
Origin Year
1909 AD
1957 AD
Sheltie
Mountain Cur
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Sheltie
Mountain Cur
Sheltie
Mountain Cur
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
35-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Sheltie
Mountain Cur
Energy Level
Medium to High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
26 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
High
Sheltie
Mountain Cur
Coat Maintenance
High to Very High
Low
Shedding
High to Very High
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Sheltie
Mountain Cur
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Sheltie
Mountain Cur
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Sheltie
Mountain Cur
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Sheltie
Mountain Cur
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
14-16 Years
Sheltie
Mountain Cur
Sheltie
Mountain Cur
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Sheltie
Mountain Cur
