Thai Ridgeback vs Mountain Cur
Compare the Thai Ridgeback to the Mountain Cur. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Thai Ridgebacks and Mountain Curs.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both the Mountain Cur and the Thai Ridgeback are good for new owners, but the Mountain Cur is a slightly better choice.
- Children - Both breeds are child friendly, but the Thai Ridgeback is the most friendly between the breeds.
- Grooming - Both breeds have low maintenance coats, but the Thai Ridgeback is easier to groom.
- Barking - The Mountain Cur bark/howls frequently. The Thai Ridgeback has a low tendency to bark.
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| Breed Name | Thai Ridgeback | Mountain Cur |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 12-16 yrs. | 14-16 yrs. |
| Height | 20-24 in. | 16-26 in. |
| Weight | 35-60 lb | 30-60 lb |
| Intelligence | High | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Thailand | United States |
| Origin Year | 1650 AD | 1957 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 | No |
| Medium Yard | Yes | No |
| 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 | 26 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 | Mountain Cur |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | Yes |
| Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
| Independent | No | Yes |
| 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 | Very Low |
| Fighting | Average | Average |
| Guarding | High | High |
| Herding | Average | Very Low |
| Hunting | Average | High |
| Protection | High | High |
| Remove Vermin | Average | High |
| Sledding | Below Average | Very Low |
| Watch | High | High |
| Breed Name | Thai Ridgeback | Mountain Cur |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 12-16 yrs. | 14-16 yrs. |
| Breed Name | Thai Ridgeback | Mountain Cur |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | No |
| Hair | No | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Smooth Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Double Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Rough | Yes | Yes |
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black | Yes | Yes |
| Blue | Yes | Yes |
| Brindle | Yes | Yes |
| Fawn | Yes | No |
| Red | Yes | Yes |
| White | Yes | No |
| Blonde/ Buttermilk Buckskin | No | Yes |
| Yellow | No | Yes |