Skye Terrier vs Mountain Cur
Compare the Skye Terrier to the Mountain Cur. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Skye Terriers and Mountain Curs.
Skye Terrier
Mountain Cur
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
14-16 Years
Height
9-10 Inches
16-26 Inches
Weight
25-40 Pounds
30-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Skye Terrier
Mountain Cur
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United States
Origin Year
1840 AD
1957 AD
Skye Terrier
Mountain Cur
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Skye Terrier
Mountain Cur
Skye Terrier
Mountain Cur
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
35-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Skye Terrier
Mountain Cur
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
26 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Skye Terrier
Mountain Cur
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
Low
Skye Terrier
Mountain Cur
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Skye Terrier
Mountain Cur
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Skye Terrier
Mountain Cur
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Skye Terrier
Mountain Cur
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
14-16 Years
Skye Terrier
Mountain Cur
Skye Terrier
Mountain Cur
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short
Skye Terrier
Mountain Cur
