Thai Ridgeback vs Black Mouth Cur
Compare the Thai Ridgeback to the Black Mouth Cur. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Thai Ridgebacks and Black Mouth Curs.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both the Thai Ridgeback and Black Mouth Cur are okay choices for new or inexperienced owners.
- Children - Both the Thai Ridgeback and Black Mouth Cur are great with children.
- Grooming - Both the Thai Ridgeback and Black Mouth Cur are very low maintenance and easy to groom.
- Barking - The Black Mouth Cur bark/howls frequently. The Thai Ridgeback has a low tendency to bark.
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| Breed Name | Thai Ridgeback | Black Mouth Cur |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 12-16 yrs. | 15-16 yrs. |
| Height | 20-24 in. | 16-18 in. |
| Weight | 35-60 lb | 35-40 lb |
| Intelligence | High | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Thailand | United States |
| Origin Year | 1650 AD | 1964 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | Yes | No |
| Indoor | No | No |
| Small Yard | No | Yes |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 40°F to 80°F | 35°F to 85°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | Medium-High | High |
| Exercise Required | Medium | High-Very High |
| Top Running Speed | 28 mph | 20 mph |
| Strength | High | High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Medium | Low |
| Shedding | Medium | Medium |
| Dander | Medium | Medium |
| Drool Amount | None | Low |
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 | Thai Ridgeback | Black Mouth Cur |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
| Independent | No | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | Yes | No |
| Focused & Patient | No | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Average | Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Average | Average |
| Chasing | Average | High |
| Follow Commands | Average | Average |
| Fighting | Average | Average |
| Guarding | High | High |
| Herding | Average | Average |
| Hunting | Average | High |
| Protection | High | High |
| Remove Vermin | Average | High |
| Sledding | Below Average | Very Low |
| Watch | High | High |
| Breed Name | Thai Ridgeback | Black Mouth Cur |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 12-16 yrs. | 15-16 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Ear Infections | No | Yes |
| Breed Name | Thai Ridgeback | Black Mouth Cur |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Smooth Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Rough | Yes | Yes |
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black | Yes | Yes |
| Blue | Yes | No |
| Brindle | Yes | Yes |
| Fawn | Yes | Yes |
| Red | Yes | Yes |
| White | Yes | No |
| Brown | No | Yes |
| Buckskin | No | Yes |
| Yellow | No | Yes |