Appearance
Blackmouth Curs have short coats, either coarse or fine, and a combination of the two types may appear in the same litter. They can be a light solid color or a darker brindle.
Head: The muzzle is square-shaped. It may have a melanistic mask, which is most often black. Maskless dogs are allowed but not preferred. The name 'Blackmouth' refers to the dark pigmentation around the lips that also extends into the interior of the mouth including the roof of the mouth, gums, and cheeks, excluding the tongue. The ears are medium-sized and hanging and may either be melanistic like the muzzle or the same color as the coat. The rarer dogs of hunting bloodlines tend to have the ears cropped soon after birth.
Tail: The tail of a Blackmouth Cur is of medium length and is generally left natural, although it may also be docked.
Feet: The feet are large and webbed, similar to a Catahoula Leopard Dog.
Weight: The adult weight ranges from 30-100 pounds, with males being larger than females. The wide range in size is due to different types within the breed.
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