Differences and Similarities between the Mountain Cur and the Peek A Poo.

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Mountain Cur Versus Peek A Poo: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Mountain Cur and the Peek A Poo? 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 Mountain Cur and the Peek A Poo 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 Mountain Cur and the Peek A Poo.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Mountain Cur and the Peek A Poo 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 Mountain Cur and for the Peek A Poo. 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 Mountain Cur and the Peek A Poo.

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

Mountain Cur versus Peek A Poo: Overview

A very important difference between the Mountain Cur and the Peek A Poo is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Mountain Cur is a large-sized dog while the Peek A Poo is a tiny-sized dog.

Furthermore, 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.

On the other hand, the Peek A Poo belongs to the Hybrid Dogs group. Hybrid Dogs are the offspring of 2 or more known, but different, dog breeds.

Mountain Cur versus Peek A Poo: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Mountain Cur to the Peek A Poo 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 Mountain Cur and the Peek A Poo

Factor Mountain Cur Peek A Poo
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 5/5
Good For Novice Owners 1/5 5/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 5/5 2/5
Life Span 10 to 16 years 10 to 15 years
Height 16 to 26 inches Up to 11 inches tall at the shoulder
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 2/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 4/5 4/5
Easy To Train 2/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 2/5
Easygoing 3/5 2/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 2/5
Weight 30 to 60 pounds 4 to 20 pounds
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 3/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 2/5
Affectionate With Family 4/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 4/5 4/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 2/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 5/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 3/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 4/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 4/5
General Health 5/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 3/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 3/5
Average Lifespan 13.0 years 12.5 years
Average Price $550 $1430
Price Range $350 – $800 $1000 – $1800
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 Mountain 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 Peek A Poo. 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 Mountain Cur is 76 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Peek A Poo is 84 out of 125.

Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Peek A Poo is a better pet than the Mountain Cur. So, you should get the Peek A Poo!

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 Mountain Cur and the Peek A Poo so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Mountain Cur and the Peek A Poo

Below is a list of where the Mountain Cur and the Peek A Poo are most different:

  • Mountain Curs do not adapt well to apartment living. However, Peek A Poos adapt well to apartment living.
  • Mountain Curs are not the best dogs for new dog owners. However, Peek A Poos are good for new dog owners.
  • Mountain Curs are not prone to gaining weight easily. However, Peek A Poos gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Mountain Curs have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects. However, Peek A Poos do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
  • The Similarities Between the Mountain Cur and the Peek A Poo

    The Mountain Cur and the Peek A Poo are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Mountain Cur and the Peek A Poo are most similar:

  • Both the Mountain Cur and the Peek A Poo do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Mountain Cur and the Peek A Poo do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Mountain Cur and the Peek A Poo are not very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Mountain Cur and the Peek A Poo do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Mountain Cur and the Peek A Poo are not easy to train.
  • Both the Mountain Cur and the Peek A Poo can tolerate cold weather.
  • Both the Mountain Cur and the Peek A Poo are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Mountain Cur and the Peek A Poo get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Mountain Cur and the Peek A Poo are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Mountain Cur and the Peek A Poo have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Mountain Cur and the Peek A Poo are very playful.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Mountain Cur versus Peek A Poo

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Mountain Cur and the Peek A Poo.

    Mountain Curs weigh 30 to 60 pounds when fully grown. Mountain Curs are 16 to 26 inches when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Peek A Poos weigh 4 to 20 pounds when fully grown. Peek A Poos are Up to 11 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Mountain Cur versus Peek A Poo

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

    The lifespan of Peek A Poos is between 10 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Peek A Poos is 12.5 years.

    Mountain Curs live longer than Peek A Poos.

    Price of Mountain Cur versus Price of Peek A Poo

    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 a Mountain Cur can be as low as $100 and as high as $1000. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 40 Mountain Cur puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Peek A Poo puppy is $1430. The price of the Peek A Poo typically ranges from $1000 – $1800. However, the price of the Peek A Poo can be as low as $750 and as high as $3500. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 120 Peek A Poo puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Peek A Poo is more expensive than the Mountain Cur.

    Mountain Cur Peek A Poo
    Average Price $550 $1430
    Price Range $350 to $800 $1000 to $1800

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

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

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

    A breakdown of the prices of Peek A Poos

    A breakdown of the prices of Peek A Poos

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Mountain Cur puppy or the Peek A Poo 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: Mountain Cur versus Peek A Poo

    Mountain Curs do not like to be left alone.

    Peek A Poos do not like to be left alone.

    Do Mountain Curs shed more than Peek A Poos?

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

    Peek A Poos do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Mountain Cur or the Peek A Poo

    Mountain Curs do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Peek A Poos do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Mountain Cur or the Peek A Poo?

    Mountain Curs are very easy to groom.

    Peek A Poos require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Does the Mountain Cur Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Peek A Poo?

    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.

    Peek A Poos have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Do Mountain Curs Bark and Howl? What about Peek A Poos?

    Mountain Curs bark and howl, but not very much.

    Peek A Poos are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Can Mountain Curs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Peek A Poos Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Mountain Curs can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Peek A Poos can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Mountain Cur vs. Peek A Poo

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

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

    Can Mountain Curs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Peek A Poos Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Mountain Curs can tolerate hot weather.

    Peek A Poos cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Mountain Cur or the Peek A Poo?

    Mountain Curs get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Peek A Poos get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Mountain Curs good family dogs? What about Peek A Poos?

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

    Peek A Poos are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Mountain Curs and Peek A Poos?

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

    Peek A Poos get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Mountain Cur Easier to Train than the Peek A Poo?

    Mountain Curs are not easy to train.

    Peek A Poos are fairly easy to train.

    Is the Mountain Cur Better for Apartment Owners than the Peek A Poo?

    Mountain Curs do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Peek A Poos adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Mountain Cur or the Peek A Poo?

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

    Peek A Poos are very good for new dog owners.

    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 Peek A Poo vs Black Mouth Cur.
  • Karelian Bear Dog (77 percent match with Mountain Cur). Here is our comparison of the Peek A Poo vs Karelian Bear Dog.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Peek A Poo

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Peek A Poo 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 Peek A Poo:

  • Maltese (81 percent match with Peek A Poo). Here is our comparison of the Mountain Cur vs Maltese.
  • Pomapoo (84 percent match with Peek A Poo). Here is our comparison of the Mountain Cur vs Pomapoo.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Mountain Cur and how the Peek A Poo compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Mountain Cur and of the Peek A Poo to other breeds:

    Mountain Cur Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Mountain Cur versus Whoodle     Mountain Cur versus Borzoi     Mountain Cur versus Afghan Hound     Mountain Cur versus Afador     Mountain Cur versus Icelandic Sheepdog     Mountain Cur versus Australian Kelpie     Mountain Cur versus Briard     Mountain Cur versus Flat-Coated Retriever     Mountain Cur versus Mastiff     Mountain Cur versus Collie     Mountain Cur versus Keeshond     Mountain Cur versus Great Dane     Mountain Cur versus Pharaoh Hound     Mountain Cur versus Sloughi     Mountain Cur versus Pharaoh Hound     Mountain Cur versus Papillon     Mountain Cur versus Schipperke     Mountain Cur versus English Cocker Spaniel     Mountain Cur versus Beagle     Mountain Cur versus Silky Terrier     Mountain Cur versus Pomeranian     Mountain Cur versus Italian Greyhound     Mountain Cur versus Goldendoodle     Mountain Cur versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier     Mountain Cur versus Chorkie     

    Peek A Poo Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Peek A Poo versus Neapolitan Mastiff     Peek A Poo versus Basenji     Peek A Poo versus Akbash     Peek A Poo versus Finnish Lapphund     Peek A Poo versus Central Asian Shepherd Dog     Peek A Poo versus Kai Ken     Peek A Poo versus Spinone Italiano     Peek A Poo versus Harrier     Peek A Poo versus American Hairless Terrier     Peek A Poo versus Pyrenean Shepherd     Peek A Poo versus Dogue de Bordeaux     Peek A Poo versus Lowchen     Peek A Poo versus Irish Terrier     Peek A Poo versus Spanish Mastiff     Peek A Poo versus Beaglier     Peek A Poo versus Beagle     Peek A Poo versus Akita     Peek A Poo versus Treeing Walker Coonhound     Peek A Poo versus Chow Chow     Peek A Poo versus Finnish Spitz     Peek A Poo versus Maltipoo     Peek A Poo versus Xoloitzcuintli     Peek A Poo versus Basset Hound     Peek A Poo versus Lhasa Apso     Peek A Poo versus Harrier     

    Conclusion: Mountain Cur versus Peek A Poo. 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 Mountain Cur and the Peek A Poo better suits you and your family.