Why you Should Get the Doberman Pinscher Instead of the Black Mouth Cur.

Last Updated: Jun 18, 2022

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• Doberman Pinscher Versus Black Mouth Cur: Introduction
• Doberman Pinscher versus Black Mouth Cur: Overview
• Doberman Pinscher versus Black Mouth Cur: Comparison Table
• The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Doberman Pinscher and the Black Mouth Cur
• The Similarities Between the Doberman Pinscher and the Black Mouth Cur
• Size Comparison of the Doberman Pinscher versus Black Mouth Cur
• Appearance (Colors) of the Doberman Pinscher and the Black Mouth Cur
• Lifespan of Doberman Pinscher versus Black Mouth Cur
• Price of Doberman Pinscher versus Price of Black Mouth Cur
• Tolerates Being Alone: Doberman Pinscher versus Black Mouth Cur
• Do Doberman Pinschers shed more than Black Mouth Curs?
• Which is Easier to Groom, the Doberman Pinscher or the Black Mouth Cur?
• Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Doberman Pinscher or the Black Mouth Cur?
• Are Doberman Pinschers good family dogs? What about Black Mouth Curs?
• Is the Doberman Pinscher Easier to Train than the Black Mouth Cur?
• Which one drools more, the Doberman Pinscher or the Black Mouth Cur
• How Kid-friendly are Doberman Pinschers and Black Mouth Curs?
• Does the Doberman Pinscher Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Black Mouth Cur?
• Do Doberman Pinschers Bark and Howl? What about Black Mouth Curs?
• Can Doberman Pinschers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Black Mouth Curs Tolerate Cold Weather?
• Wanderlust Potential: Doberman Pinscher vs. Black Mouth Cur
• Can Doberman Pinschers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Black Mouth Curs Tolerate Hot Weather?
• Doberman Pinscher Versus Other Dog Breeds
• Conclusion: Doberman Pinscher versus Black Mouth Cur. Which One is a Better Pet?

Doberman Pinscher Versus Black Mouth Cur: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Doberman Pinscher and the Black Mouth 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 Doberman Pinscher and the Black Mouth 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 Doberman Pinscher and the Black Mouth Cur.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Doberman Pinscher and the Black Mouth 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 Doberman Pinscher and for the Black Mouth 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 Doberman Pinscher and the Black Mouth Cur.

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

Doberman Pinscher versus Black Mouth Cur: Overview

Both the Doberman Pinscher and the Black Mouth Cur are similar in size. The Doberman Pinscher and the Black Mouth Cur are both large-sized dogs.

Furthermore, both the Doberman Pinscher and the Black Mouth Cur are Working Dogs. This means both the Doberman Pinscher and the Black Mouth Cur 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.

Doberman Pinscher versus Black Mouth Cur: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Doberman Pinscher to the Black Mouth 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 Doberman Pinscher and the Black Mouth Cur

Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Doberman Pinscher 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 Black Mouth 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 Doberman Pinscher is 81 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Black Mouth Cur is 74 out of 125.

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

The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Doberman Pinscher and the Black Mouth Cur

Below is a list of where the Doberman Pinscher and the Black Mouth Cur are most different:

The Similarities Between the Doberman Pinscher and the Black Mouth Cur

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

Size Comparison of the Doberman Pinscher versus Black Mouth Cur

Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Doberman Pinscher and the Black Mouth Cur.

The Doberman Pinscher weighs 60 to 80 pounds when fully grown. The Doberman Pinscher is 24 to 28 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

On the other hand, the Black Mouth Cur weighs 40 to 95 pounds when fully grown. The Black Mouth Cur is 16 to 25 inches when fully grown.

Appearance (Colors) of the Doberman Pinscher and the Black Mouth Cur

Doberman Pinscher Colors

The Doberman Pinscher comes in the following beautiful primary colors:

• Black
• Bicolor
• Red / Chestnut / Orange
• Brown / Chocolate
• Merle (Blue)
• Gray / Blue / Silver
• Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn
• Tricolor (Brown, Black, & White)

The Doberman Pinscher comes in the following lovely secondary colors in addition to its primary colors:

• Brown / Chocolate
• Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn
• Black
• Red / Chestnut / Orange

Black Mouth Cur Colors

The Black Mouth Cur comes in the following beautiful primary colors:

• Brown / Chocolate
• Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn
• Sable
• Apricot / Beige
• Black
• White / Cream
• Red / Chestnut / Orange
• Bicolor
• Tricolor (Brown, Black, & White)
• Golden

The Black Mouth Cur comes in the following lovely secondary colors in addition to its primary colors:

• Black
• White / Cream
• Sable
• Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn
• Golden
• Brown / Chocolate

Lifespan of Doberman Pinscher versus Black Mouth Cur

The lifespan of the Doberman Pinscher is between 10 to 13 years. The average lifespan of the Doberman Pinscher is 11.5 years.

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

The Black Mouth Cur live longer than the Doberman Pinscher.

Price of Doberman Pinscher versus Price of Black Mouth Cur

The average price of the Doberman Pinscher puppy is $1910. The price of the Doberman Pinscher typically ranges from $1100 – $2500. However, the price of a Doberman Pinscher can be as low as $300 and as high as $7500. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 476 Doberman Pinscher puppies listed for sale from various sources.

The average price of the Black Mouth Cur puppy is $720. The price of the Black Mouth Cur typically ranges from $400 – $1350. However, the price of the Black Mouth Cur can be as low as $200 and as high as $1450. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 27 Black Mouth Cur puppies listed for sale from various sources.

The Doberman Pinscher is more expensive than the Black Mouth Cur.

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

A breakdown of the prices of Doberman Pinschers. The typical price range is shaded Green.

A breakdown of the prices of Black Mouth Curs

Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Doberman Pinscher puppy or the Black Mouth 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: Doberman Pinscher versus Black Mouth Cur

Doberman Pinschers do not like to be left alone.

Black Mouth Curs do not like to be left alone.

Do Doberman Pinschers shed more than Black Mouth Curs?

Doberman Pinschers shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

Black Mouth Curs shed moderately.

Which is Easier to Groom, the Doberman Pinscher or the Black Mouth Cur?

Doberman Pinschers are very easy to groom.

Black Mouth Curs are very easy to groom.

Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Doberman Pinscher or the Black Mouth Cur?

Doberman Pinschers do not get along well with other dogs.

Black Mouth Curs get along fairly well with other dogs.

Are Doberman Pinschers good family dogs? What about Black Mouth Curs?

Doberman Pinschers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

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

Is the Doberman Pinscher Easier to Train than the Black Mouth Cur?

Doberman Pinschers are very easy to train.

Black Mouth Curs are fairly easy to train.

Which one drools more, the Doberman Pinscher or the Black Mouth Cur

Doberman Pinschers have a very high tendency to drool.

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

How Kid-friendly are Doberman Pinschers and Black Mouth Curs?

Doberman Pinschers get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.

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

Does the Doberman Pinscher Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Black Mouth Cur?

Doberman Pinschers 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.

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.

Do Doberman Pinschers Bark and Howl? What about Black Mouth Curs?

Doberman Pinschers are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

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

Can Doberman Pinschers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Black Mouth Curs Tolerate Cold Weather?

Doberman Pinschers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

Black Mouth Curs can moderately tolerate cold weather.

Wanderlust Potential: Doberman Pinscher vs. Black Mouth Cur

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

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

Can Doberman Pinschers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Black Mouth Curs Tolerate Hot Weather?

Doberman Pinschers can tolerate hot weather.

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

Is the Doberman Pinscher Better for Apartment Owners than the Black Mouth Cur?

Doberman Pinschers adapt moderately well to apartment living.

Black Mouth Curs do not adapt well to apartment living.

Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Doberman Pinscher or the Black Mouth Cur?

Doberman Pinschers are OK for new dog owners.

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

Doberman Pinscher Versus Other Dog Breeds

You may also be interested in how the Doberman Pinscher compares to other breeds aside from the Black Mouth Cur. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Doberman Pinscher to other breeds:

Doberman Pinscher versus Japanese Spitz     Doberman Pinscher versus Whoodle     Doberman Pinscher versus Shih Tzu     Doberman Pinscher versus Sussex Spaniel     Doberman Pinscher versus Golden Retriever     Doberman Pinscher versus Boxer     Doberman Pinscher versus Brussels Griffon     Doberman Pinscher versus Affenhuahua     Doberman Pinscher versus Sealyham Terrier     Doberman Pinscher versus Japanese Chin     Doberman Pinscher versus Irish Wolfhound     Doberman Pinscher versus Icelandic Sheepdog     Doberman Pinscher versus Lhasapoo     Doberman Pinscher versus Bouvier des Flandres     Doberman Pinscher versus Bedlington Terrier     Doberman Pinscher versus Bergamasco Sheepdog     

Conclusion: Doberman Pinscher versus Black Mouth 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 Doberman Pinscher and the Black Mouth Cur better suits you and your family.