How long does a Mountain Cur live?

The listed lifespan for a Mountain Cur is 10–13 years.

How tall is a Mountain Cur?

The listed height for a Mountain Cur is 18–26 in (male), 16–24 in (female).

Is a Mountain Cur good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Mountain Cur is 3 out of 5.

When is a Mountain Cur full grown?

The growth size band for a Mountain Cur is up to 24 months.

Foundation Stock Service

Mountain Cur

Mountain Cur is a large dog in the Foundation Stock Service. Adult weight is 30–60 lb, height is 18–26 in (male), 16–24 in (female), and the listed lifespan is 10–13 years. AKC describes the temperament as Intelligent, Reserved with strangers, Strong-willed.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Lifespan10–13 years

Weight30–60 lb

SizeLarge

GroupFoundation Stock Service

Height

18–26 in (male), 16–24 in (female)

Energy

5 / 5

Shedding

3 / 5

Grooming

3 / 5

Trainability

5 / 5

Good with kids

3 / 5

The breed record

Across 119 single-size large breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 11.5 years is about 1.1 years shorter than the 12.6-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 45 lb is about 14.2 lb lighter than the 59.2 lb average for those large breeds.

The listed origin is United States. The coat is described as smooth, short. The AKC energy score is 5 out of 5, 1.4 points above the group average of 3.6 for the Foundation Stock Service. Shedding scores 3 out of 5. Grooming scores 3 out of 5. Trainability scores 5 out of 5, which is a biddable score. Good with children scores 3 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 3 out of 5.

Adult size is usually reached in up to 24 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): larger breeds require up to 24 months).

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