A Detailed Comparison of the Golden Cocker Retriever and the Mountain Cur.

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Golden Cocker Retriever Versus Mountain Cur: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Golden Cocker Retriever and the Mountain Cur? 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 Golden Cocker Retriever and the Mountain Cur 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 Golden Cocker Retriever and the Mountain Cur.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Golden Cocker Retriever and the Mountain Cur 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 Golden Cocker Retriever and for the Mountain Cur. 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 Golden Cocker Retriever and the Mountain Cur.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Golden Cocker Retriever or the Mountain Cur.

Golden Cocker Retriever versus Mountain Cur: Overview

A very important difference between the Golden Cocker Retriever and the Mountain Cur is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Golden Cocker Retriever is a medium-sized dog while the Mountain Cur is a large-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Golden Cocker Retriever belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.

On the other hand, the Mountain 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.

Golden Cocker Retriever versus Mountain Cur: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Golden Cocker Retriever to the Mountain Cur 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 Golden Cocker Retriever and the Mountain Cur

Factor Golden Cocker Retriever Mountain Cur
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 1/5
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 2/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Life Span 12 to 15 years 10 to 16 years
Tolerates Cold Weather 2/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 4/5 1/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 4/5 2/5
Height 20 to 24 inches 16 to 26 inches
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 2/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 3/5
Weight 30 to 45 pounds 30 to 60 pounds
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 1/5
Easygoing 2/5 3/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 4/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 2/5 4/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 4/5
General Health 4/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 5/5
Easy To Train 4/5 2/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 1/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 4/5
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 13.0 years
Average Price $1870 $550
Price Range $1500 – $2000 $350 – $800
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data No Data

Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Golden Cocker Retriever 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 Mountain Cur. 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 Golden Cocker Retriever is 80 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Mountain Cur is 76 out of 125.

Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Golden Cocker Retriever is a better pet than the Mountain Cur. So, you should get the Golden Cocker Retriever!

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 Golden Cocker Retriever and the Mountain Cur so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Golden Cocker Retriever and the Mountain Cur

Below is a list of where the Golden Cocker Retriever and the Mountain Cur are most different:

  • Golden Cocker Retrievers have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets. However, Mountain Curs have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Golden Cocker Retrievers are good for new dog owners. However, Mountain Curs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
  • Golden Cocker Retrievers gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them. However, Mountain Curs are not prone to gaining weight easily.

    • The Similarities Between the Golden Cocker Retriever and the Mountain Cur

    The Golden Cocker Retriever and the Mountain Cur are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Golden Cocker Retriever and the Mountain Cur are most similar:

  • Both the Golden Cocker Retriever and the Mountain Cur do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Golden Cocker Retriever and the Mountain Cur do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Golden Cocker Retriever and the Mountain Cur do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Golden Cocker Retriever and the Mountain Cur are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Golden Cocker Retriever and the Mountain Cur 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 Golden Cocker Retriever and the Mountain Cur can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Golden Cocker Retriever and the Mountain Cur get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Golden Cocker Retriever and the Mountain Cur get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Golden Cocker Retriever and the Mountain Cur are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Golden Cocker Retriever and the Mountain Cur are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Both the Golden Cocker Retriever and the Mountain Cur are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Golden Cocker Retriever and the Mountain Cur have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Both the Golden Cocker Retriever and the Mountain Cur require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Golden Cocker Retriever and the Mountain Cur are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Golden Cocker Retriever and the Mountain Cur have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Golden Cocker Retriever and the Mountain Cur are very playful.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Golden Cocker Retriever versus Mountain Cur

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Golden Cocker Retriever and the Mountain Cur.

    Golden Cocker Retrievers weigh 30 to 45 pounds when fully grown. Golden Cocker Retrievers are 20 to 24 inches when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Mountain Curs weigh 30 to 60 pounds when fully grown. Mountain Curs are 16 to 26 inches when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Golden Cocker Retriever versus Mountain Cur

    The lifespan of Golden Cocker Retrievers is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Golden Cocker Retrievers is 13.5 years.

    The lifespan of Mountain Curs is between 10 to 16 years. The average lifespan of Mountain Curs is 13.0 years.

    Golden Cocker Retrievers live longer than Mountain Curs.

    Price of Golden Cocker Retriever versus Price of Mountain Cur

    The average price of the Golden Cocker Retriever puppy is $1870. The price of the Golden Cocker Retriever typically ranges from $1500 – $2000. However, the price of a Golden Cocker Retriever can be as low as $1000 and as high as $3975. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 40 Golden Cocker Retriever puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Mountain Cur puppy is $550. The price of the Mountain Cur typically ranges from $350 – $800. However, the price of the Mountain Cur can be as low as $100 and as high as $1000. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 40 Mountain Cur puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Golden Cocker Retriever is more expensive than the Mountain Cur.

    Golden Cocker Retriever Mountain Cur
    Average Price $1870 $550
    Price Range $1500 to $2000 $350 to $800

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Golden Cocker Retriever and Mountain Cur. For different price points, the charts show how many Golden Cocker Retriever puppies or how many Mountain Cur puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Golden Cocker Retrievers. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Golden Cocker Retrievers. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Mountain Curs

    A breakdown of the prices of Mountain Curs

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Golden Cocker Retriever puppy or the Mountain Cur 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: Golden Cocker Retriever versus Mountain Cur

    Golden Cocker Retrievers do not like to be left alone.

    Mountain Curs do not like to be left alone.

    Do Golden Cocker Retrievers shed more than Mountain Curs?

    Golden Cocker Retrievers shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Mountain Curs do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Golden Cocker Retriever or the Mountain Cur

    Golden Cocker Retrievers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Mountain Curs do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Golden Cocker Retriever or the Mountain Cur?

    Golden Cocker Retrievers are very easy to groom.

    Mountain Curs are very easy to groom.

    Does the Golden Cocker Retriever Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Mountain Cur?

    Golden Cocker Retrievers have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.

    Mountain 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.

    Do Golden Cocker Retrievers Bark and Howl? What about Mountain Curs?

    Golden Cocker Retrievers bark and howl, but not very much.

    Mountain Curs bark and howl, but not very much.

    Can Golden Cocker Retrievers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Mountain Curs Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Golden Cocker Retrievers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Mountain Curs can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Golden Cocker Retriever vs. Mountain Cur

    Golden Cocker Retrievers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

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

    Can Golden Cocker Retrievers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Mountain Curs Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Golden Cocker Retrievers can tolerate hot weather.

    Mountain Curs can tolerate hot weather.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Golden Cocker Retriever or the Mountain Cur?

    Golden Cocker Retrievers get along very well with other dogs.

    Mountain Curs get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Are Golden Cocker Retrievers good family dogs? What about Mountain Curs?

    Golden Cocker Retrievers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Mountain Curs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Golden Cocker Retrievers and Mountain Curs?

    Golden Cocker Retrievers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

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

    Is the Golden Cocker Retriever Easier to Train than the Mountain Cur?

    Golden Cocker Retrievers are very easy to train.

    Mountain Curs are not easy to train.

    Is the Golden Cocker Retriever Better for Apartment Owners than the Mountain Cur?

    Golden Cocker Retrievers do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Mountain Curs do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Golden Cocker Retriever or the Mountain Cur?

    Golden Cocker Retrievers are very good for new dog owners.

    Mountain Curs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Golden Cocker Retriever

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Golden Cocker Retriever that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Golden Cocker Retriever:

  • Dalmatian (80 percent match with Golden Cocker Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Mountain Cur vs Dalmatian.
  • Boxerdoodle (77 percent match with Golden Cocker Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Mountain Cur vs Boxerdoodle.
  • Field Spaniel (79 percent match with Golden Cocker Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Mountain Cur vs Field Spaniel.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Mountain Cur

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Mountain Cur that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Mountain Cur:

  • Black Mouth Cur (80 percent match with Mountain Cur). Here is our comparison of the Golden Cocker Retriever vs Black Mouth Cur.
  • Karelian Bear Dog (77 percent match with Mountain Cur). Here is our comparison of the Golden Cocker Retriever vs Karelian Bear Dog.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Golden Cocker Retriever and how the Mountain Cur compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Golden Cocker Retriever and of the Mountain Cur to other breeds:

    Golden Cocker Retriever Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Mountain Cur Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Mountain Cur versus Akita     Mountain Cur versus German Pinscher     Mountain Cur versus Affenpinscher     Mountain Cur versus Australian Kelpie     Mountain Cur versus Flat-Coated Retriever     Mountain Cur versus Pharaoh Hound     Mountain Cur versus German Pinscher     Mountain Cur versus Chow Chow     Mountain Cur versus Pug     Mountain Cur versus Entlebucher Mountain Dog     Mountain Cur versus Cairn Terrier     Mountain Cur versus Beagle     Mountain Cur versus Pomapoo     Mountain Cur versus Carolina Dog     Mountain Cur versus Pointer     Mountain Cur versus German Longhaired Pointer     Mountain Cur versus Samoyed     Mountain Cur versus Valley Bulldog     Mountain Cur versus Chesapeake Bay Retriever     Mountain Cur versus Shiranian     Mountain Cur versus Jack Russell Terrier     Mountain Cur versus Barbet     Mountain Cur versus Glen of Imaal Terrier     Mountain Cur versus Shetland Sheepdog     Mountain Cur versus Border Terrier     

    Conclusion: Golden Cocker Retriever versus Mountain Cur. 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 Golden Cocker Retriever and the Mountain Cur better suits you and your family.