Very small amounts of white are allowed under the chin, around the nose, on the neck, chest, legs, and tip of tail, provided that no more than ten percent total of the dog's body may be white. Never spotted, mottled, merle, or with white collar. Minimum weight is 40 pounds for a mature male and 35 pounds for a mature female. Blackmouth Curs are working dogs and should be presented in hard, muscular condition. GAIT Blackmouth 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.