A Detailed Comparison of the Black Mouth Cur and the Shetland Sheepdog.

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Black Mouth Cur Versus Shetland Sheepdog: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Black Mouth Cur and the Shetland Sheepdog? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Black Mouth Cur and the Shetland Sheepdog better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Black Mouth Cur and the Shetland Sheepdog.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Black Mouth Cur and the Shetland Sheepdog is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Black Mouth Cur and for the Shetland Sheepdog. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Black Mouth Cur and the Shetland Sheepdog.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Black Mouth Cur or the Shetland Sheepdog.

Black Mouth Cur versus Shetland Sheepdog: Overview

A very important difference between the Black Mouth Cur and the Shetland Sheepdog is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Black Mouth Cur is a large-sized dog while the Shetland Sheepdog is a small-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Black Mouth Cur belongs to the Working Dogs group. Working Dogs were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.

On the other hand, the Shetland Sheepdog belongs to the Herding Dogs group. Herding Dogs were bred for moving livestock, including sheep, cattle, and even reindeer. Herding dogs work closely with their human shepherds, and their natural intelligence and responsiveness make them highly trainable. They have high levels of energy, which needs to be channeled properly to prevent destructive behavior. Herding breeds are protective of their people and property and make excellent watchdogs. Their intelligence, agility, and activity level make them well suited to dog sports.

Black Mouth Cur versus Shetland Sheepdog: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Black Mouth Cur to the Shetland Sheepdog based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Black Mouth Cur and the Shetland Sheepdog

Factor Black Mouth Cur Shetland Sheepdog
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 2/5
Life Span 12 to 18 years 12 to 15 years
Height 16 to 25 inches 13 to 16 inches tall at the shoulder
Good For Novice Owners 2/5 3/5
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 2/5
Does NOT Drool 4/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 4/5 3/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 4/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 3/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 5/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 1/5
Easy To Train 3/5 5/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 5/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 4/5
Easygoing 2/5 1/5
General Health 4/5 4/5
Intelligence 4/5 5/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 2/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 4/5
Weight 40 to 95 pounds Starts at 20 pounds
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 5/5 2/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 3/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 2/5
Average Lifespan 15.0 years 13.5 years
Average Price $320 $1590
Price Range $300 – $300 $1000 – $2000
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Dentition
  • Eye Examination- Recommend evaluation every year until age 5, every 2 years thereafter until age 9.
  • Hip Dysplasia
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    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Black Mouth Cur in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Shetland Sheepdog. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for the Black Mouth Cur is 74 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Shetland Sheepdog is 85 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Shetland Sheepdog is a better pet than the Black Mouth Cur. So, you should get the Shetland Sheepdog!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Black Mouth Cur and the Shetland Sheepdog so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Black Mouth Cur and the Shetland Sheepdog

    Below is a list of where the Black Mouth Cur and the Shetland Sheepdog are most different:

    • Black Mouth Curs are very easy to groom. However, Shetland Sheepdogs require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom.

    The Similarities Between the Black Mouth Cur and the Shetland Sheepdog

    The Black Mouth Cur and the Shetland Sheepdog are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Black Mouth Cur and the Shetland Sheepdog are most similar:

    • Both the Black Mouth Cur and the Shetland Sheepdog do not adapt well to apartment living.
    • Both the Black Mouth Cur and the Shetland Sheepdog are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
    • Both the Black Mouth Cur and the Shetland Sheepdog do not like to be left alone.
    • Both the Black Mouth Cur and the Shetland Sheepdog do not have the tendency to drool.
    • Both the Black Mouth Cur and the Shetland Sheepdog are not prone to gaining weight easily.
    • Both the Black Mouth Cur and the Shetland Sheepdog are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
    • Both the Black Mouth Cur and the Shetland Sheepdog are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
    • Both the Black Mouth Cur and the Shetland Sheepdog are highly intelligent.
    • Both the Black Mouth Cur and the Shetland Sheepdog are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
    • Both the Black Mouth Cur and the Shetland Sheepdog have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
    • Both the Black Mouth Cur and the Shetland Sheepdog are very playful.
    • Both the Black Mouth Cur and the Shetland Sheepdog are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
    • Both the Black Mouth Cur and the Shetland Sheepdog get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
    • Both the Black Mouth Cur and the Shetland Sheepdog require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.

    Size Comparison of Black Mouth Cur versus Shetland Sheepdog

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Black Mouth Cur and the Shetland Sheepdog.

    Black Mouth Curs weigh 40 to 95 pounds when fully grown. Black Mouth Curs are 16 to 25 inches when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Shetland Sheepdogs weigh Starts at 20 pounds when fully grown. Shetland Sheepdogs are 13 to 16 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Black Mouth Cur versus Shetland Sheepdog

    The lifespan of Black Mouth Curs is between 12 to 18 years. The average lifespan of Black Mouth Curs is 15.0 years.

    The lifespan of Shetland Sheepdogs is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Shetland Sheepdogs is 13.5 years.

    Black Mouth Curs live longer than Shetland Sheepdogs.

    Price of Black Mouth Cur versus Price of Shetland Sheepdog

    The average price of the Black Mouth Cur puppy is $320. The price of the Black Mouth Cur typically ranges from $300 – $300. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 5 Black Mouth Cur puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Shetland Sheepdog puppy is $1590. The price of the Shetland Sheepdog typically ranges from $1000 – $2000. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 153 Shetland Sheepdog puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Shetland Sheepdog is more expensive than the Black Mouth Cur.

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Black Mouth Cur and Shetland Sheepdog. For different price points, the charts show how many Black Mouth Cur puppies or how many Shetland Sheepdog puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Black Mouth Curs. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Black Mouth Curs. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Shetland Sheepdogs

    A breakdown of the prices of Shetland Sheepdogs

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Black Mouth Cur puppy or the Shetland Sheepdog puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.

    Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Black Mouth Cur versus Shetland Sheepdog

    Black Mouth Curs do not like to be left alone.

    Shetland Sheepdogs do not like to be left alone.

    Do Black Mouth Curs shed more than Shetland Sheepdogs?

    Black Mouth Curs shed moderately.

    Shetland Sheepdogs shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Black Mouth Cur or the Shetland Sheepdog

    Black Mouth Curs do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Shetland Sheepdogs do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Black Mouth Cur or the Shetland Sheepdog?

    Black Mouth Curs are very easy to groom.

    Shetland Sheepdogs require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Does the Black Mouth Cur Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Shetland Sheepdog?

    Black Mouth Curs have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Shetland Sheepdogs have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Do Black Mouth Curs Bark and Howl? What about Shetland Sheepdogs?

    Black Mouth Curs are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Shetland Sheepdogs are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Can Black Mouth Curs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Shetland Sheepdogs Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Black Mouth Curs can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Shetland Sheepdogs can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Black Mouth Cur vs. Shetland Sheepdog

    Black Mouth Curs have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Shetland Sheepdogs do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Can Black Mouth Curs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Shetland Sheepdogs Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Black Mouth Curs can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Shetland Sheepdogs can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Black Mouth Cur or the Shetland Sheepdog?

    Black Mouth Curs get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Shetland Sheepdogs get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Black Mouth Curs good family dogs? What about Shetland Sheepdogs?

    Black Mouth Curs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Shetland Sheepdogs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Black Mouth Curs and Shetland Sheepdogs?

    Black Mouth Curs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Shetland Sheepdogs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Black Mouth Cur Easier to Train than the Shetland Sheepdog?

    Black Mouth Curs are fairly easy to train.

    Shetland Sheepdogs are very easy to train.

    Is the Black Mouth Cur Better for Apartment Owners than the Shetland Sheepdog?

    Black Mouth Curs do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Shetland Sheepdogs do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Black Mouth Cur or the Shetland Sheepdog?

    Black Mouth Curs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Shetland Sheepdogs are OK for new dog owners.

    Conclusion: Black Mouth Cur versus Shetland Sheepdog. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Black Mouth Cur and the Shetland Sheepdog better suits you and your family.