Bobbed tail is preferred. On rough-coated dogs, the coat on the tail is well feathered. The outer coat is short, and may be smooth or rough in texture. Undercoat is short, dense, and soft. White markings are permissible provided the dog is not more than one-third white in color.
Weight is proportionate to height.
Mountain Curs are working dogs and should be presented in hard, muscular condition. GAIT Mountain 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 center line of balance.