Undercoat is short, dense, and soft. Any amount of white markings acceptable. Weight ranges between 40 and 60 pounds for mature males and 30 to 50 pounds for mature females, proportionate to height. Canadian Curs are working dogs and should be presented in hard, muscular condition. GAIT Canadian Cur gait is smooth and effortless, with good reach of forequarters.
Rear quarters have strong driving power, with hocks fully extending.
Viewed from any position, legs turn neither in nor out, nor do feet cross or interfere with each other. As speed increases, feet tend to converge toward centerline of balance. Viciousness or extreme shyness.