Boxer and black lab mix8/11/2023 ![]() ![]() Health IssuesĪs a crossbreed, these dogs are slightly healthier than their purebreed counterparts.įurthermore, Black Mouth Curs are generally very healthy dogs due to the commonality of breeding with other species. They also tend to wander or chase things they consider prey, so training is particularly important to prevent them from running off. They are big, working dogs, so room to run and frequent walks are necessary.įurthermore, because of the intelligence of both breeds, these crosses are generally very trainable. ![]() No matter their personalities, both of these breeds are very active. It’s the game of chance that comes from buying a cross breed! However, you can never tell which puppies are going to end up more like a Labrador or more like Black Mouth Cur. Most Black Mouth Curs are described as courageous, loyal, fearless, and intelligent. Labradors are usually described as sweet-natured, outgoing, easy to train, and extremely friendly. It is important to get these active dogs used to handling at a young age, so start your grooming routine early and often. So, it is also crucial to keep their faces and ears clean, especially after swimming or romping around in the woods. Labrador Retrievers are prone to ear infections, and Black Mouth Curs have a tendency to harbor bacteria in the folds of their face and neck. They do, however, require a regular nail trimming. A brush daily or even weekly, depending on how much the particular dog sheds, would be plenty. Grooming and General Careīecause of their short hair, this cross doesn’t need much grooming. Other common markings include white bellies and face markings, dark bridle markings, and white paws. The dark face coloration from which the Black Mouth Cur got its name is reasonably common. Puppies of this mix might also have extensive markings, while others might have no markings at all. I have seen whole litters with white, tan, and black puppies! You can never really tell what you will get. It does not seem to matter whether their Labrador parent was a “yellow lab,” “black lab,” or a “chocolate lab.” In other words, the parent’s coat color does not necessarily echo what the puppies will look like. ![]() ![]() This cross’s coat can be anything from white to black, dark brown to tan. Coats and Colorsīlack Mouth Curs and Labrador Retrievers are both short-haired, so a puppy from this mix will be short-haired as well. Remember though, that because Black Mouth Curs differ so much, this cross can be anywhere in this large range of possibilities. They tend to be on the slimmer side, much like their parents. Weight-wise, a Black Mouth Curs Lab Mix is usually somewhere between 40 and 95 pounds. These dogs are usually somewhere between 16 and 25 inches in height. Variations in AppearancesĪs Black Mouth Curs and Labrador Retrievers are both large dogs, the mixture of the two breeds is also large. Origins of the Black Mouth Cur Lab MixĪ Black Mouth Cur Lab Mix is just what it sounds like-a mix between a Black Mouth Cur and a Labrador Retriever.īecause it is a mix of breeds, a Black Mouth Cur Lab is not considered a “real” breed, but rather a mixtures of breeds.ĭue to this lack of identity, this mix does not have a well-documented history.īecause Black Mouth Curs were commonly bred with other breeds, we do not know exactly when this mix was first created. The Kennel Club recognized them as a distinct bred in 1903, and the American Kennel Club followed suit in 1917. Many claim that it was because of Labs’ English fans, who commonly imported the canines, that they are still around today. Government regulations n Newfoundland allowed only one dog per family, and owning a female was highly taxed.īecause of this, the breed quickly disappeared in that area. Interestingly enough, in the 1880s, Labrador Retrievers were almost extinct. They may have been from the Newfoundland dog or another small water dog, but no one knows for sure.Įventually, outsiders noticed the Labrador Retrievers’ usefulness and decided to take the dogs back to their own country. These hardworking dogs spent their days retrieving fish that had escaped hooks and towing in lines.īeyond that, their earlier history is unknown. Labrador Retrievers dogs hail from the island of Newfoundland, just off the northeastern Atlantic coast of Canada.įrom around 1700, Labs served the local fishermen of the island. These multipurpose dogs played a major role in the settling of the American frontier.įor a long time, the Black Mouth Curs were bred with other dogs as necessary.Įven today there is great variation between regions and specific breeders.īecause of this, Black Mouth Curs are only “lightly” considered purebred dogs, and several kennel clubs do not even recognize the breed. ![]()
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