Last Updated: Mar 09, 2022
Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Border Collie Versus Mountain Cur: Introduction
- Border Collie versus Mountain Cur: Overview
- Border Collie versus Mountain Cur: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Border Collie and the Mountain Cur
- The Similarities Between the Border Collie and the Mountain Cur
- Size (Weight and Height) of Border Collie versus Mountain Cur
- Lifespan of Border Collie versus Mountain Cur
- Price of Border Collie versus Price of Mountain Cur
- Adopting the Border Collie versus Adopting the Mountain Cur
- Tolerates Being Alone: Border Collie versus Mountain Cur
- Do Border Collies shed more than Mountain Curs?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Border Collie or the Mountain Cur?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Border Collie or the Mountain Cur?
- Are Border Collies good family dogs? What about Mountain Curs?
- Is the Border Collie Easier to Train than the Mountain Cur?
- Which one drools more, the Border Collie or the Mountain Cur
- How Kid-friendly are Border Collies and Mountain Curs?
- Does the Border Collie Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Mountain Cur?
- Do Border Collies Bark and Howl? What about Mountain Curs?
- Can Border Collies Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Mountain Curs Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Border Collie vs. Mountain Cur
- Can Border Collies Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Mountain Curs Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Border Collie Versus Other Dog Breeds
- Conclusion: Border Collie versus Mountain Cur. Which One is a Better Pet?
Border Collie Versus Mountain Cur: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Border Collie 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 Border Collie 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 Border Collie and the Mountain Cur.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Border Collie 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 Border Collie 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 Border Collie 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 Border Collie or the Mountain Cur.
Note that the border collie breed comes in two varieties based on coat texture. There is the smooth-coat border collie and the rough-coat border collie. Read our article on rough-coat border collie versus smooth-coat border collie.
Furthermore, the border collie dog breed is very different from the collie dog breed. Learn about the differences between these two dog breeds in our border collie versus collie article.
Finally, just like the border collie, the collie also comes in two varieties. There is the rough collie and the smooth collie. To learn about the differences and similarities between them, check out our article on rough collie versus smooth collie.
Border Collie versus Mountain Cur: Overview
A very important difference between the Border Collie and the Mountain Cur is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Border Collie is a medium-sized dog while the Mountain Cur is a large-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Border Collie 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.
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.
Border Collie versus Mountain Cur: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Border Collie 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 Border Collie and the Mountain Cur
| Factor | Border Collie | Mountain Cur |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 10 to 16 years |
| Height | 18 to 22 inches tall at the shoulder | 16 to 26 inches |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| General Health | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Weight | 30 to 45 pounds | 30 to 60 pounds |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Easy To Train | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Intelligence | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 13.0 years |
| Average Price | $1000 | $470 |
| Price Range | $600 – $1250 | $250 – $800 |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | No Data |
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Border Collie 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 Border Collie 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 Border Collie is a better pet than the Mountain Cur. So, you should get a Border Collie!
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Border Collie and the Mountain Cur
Below is a list of where the Border Collie and the Mountain Cur are most different:
The Similarities Between the Border Collie and the Mountain Cur
The Border Collie and the Mountain Cur are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Border Collie and the Mountain Cur are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Border Collie versus Mountain Cur
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Border Collie and the Mountain Cur.
Border Collies weigh 30 to 45 pounds when fully grown. Border Collies are 18 to 22 inches tall at the shoulder 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.
Here is our article on Border Collie size, Border Collie growth, and Border Collie weight.
Lifespan of Border Collie versus Mountain Cur
The lifespan of Border Collies is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Border Collies 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.
Border Collies live longer than Mountain Curs.
Go to this article to learn more about Border Collie lifespan and how long Border Collie live.
Price of Border Collie versus Price of Mountain Cur
The average price of the Border Collie puppy is $1000. The price of the Border Collie typically ranges from $600 – $1250. However, the price of a Border Collie can be as low as $100 and as high as $5500. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 1009 Border Collie puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The average price of the Mountain Cur puppy is $470. The price of the Mountain Cur typically ranges from $250 – $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 61 Mountain Cur puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Border Collie is more expensive than the Mountain Cur.
`| Border Collie | Mountain Cur | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $1000 | $470 |
| Price Range | $600 to $1250 | $250 to $800 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Border Collie and Mountain Cur. For different price points, the charts show how many Border Collie puppies or how many Mountain Cur puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of Border Collies. The typical price range is shaded Green.
A breakdown of the prices of Mountain Curs
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Border Collie 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.
Go to this article to learn more about Border Collie cost and price.
Check out our list of best Border Collie breeders here
Adopting the Border Collie versus Adopting the Mountain Cur
You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Border Collies and many Mountain Curs are currently available for adoption.
These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.
Below is an adorable Male Border Collie named Trigger that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Border Collies like Trigger on pefinder.com.
Also, like Border Collies, Mountain Curs are also available for adoption. For example, Ny Ace is a Male Mountain Cur that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Mountain Curs like Ny Ace that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.
Mason is the name of another Border Collie (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.
Also, Curly is an adorable Male Mountain Cur on petfinder.com that you can adopt.
You can find more Border Collies and Mountain Curs that are available for adoption on petfinder.
Tolerates Being Alone: Border Collie versus Mountain Cur
Border Collies do not like to be left alone.
Mountain Curs do not like to be left alone.
Do Border Collies shed more than Mountain Curs?
Border Collies shed moderately.
Check out our articles to learn more on how to minimize shedding in Border Collies, and on how to groom a Border Collie
Mountain Curs do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Border Collie or the Mountain Cur?
Border Collies are moderately easy to groom.
To learn more about how to properly groom a Border Collie, check out our article on how to groom a Border Collie.
Learn more on how to take care of a Border Collie here.
Mountain Curs are very easy to groom.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Border Collie or the Mountain Cur?
Border Collies get along fairly well with other dogs.
Mountain Curs get along fairly well with other dogs.
Are Border Collies good family dogs? What about Mountain Curs?
Border Collies are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Border Collie make a good addition to a family. They love kids and kids love them.
Learn about Border Collie temperament here.
Mountain Curs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Is the Border Collie Easier to Train than the Mountain Cur?
Border Collies are very easy to train.
Mountain Curs are not easy to train.
Which one drools more, the Border Collie or the Mountain Cur
Border Collies do have a very low tendency to drool.
Mountain Curs do have a very low tendency to drool.
How Kid-friendly are Border Collies and Mountain Curs?
Border Collies get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Mountain Curs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Does the Border Collie Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Mountain Cur?
Border Collies have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and 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 Border Collies Bark and Howl? What about Mountain Curs?
Border Collies are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Mountain Curs bark and howl, but not very much.
Can Border Collies Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Mountain Curs Tolerate Cold Weather?
Border Collies can very well tolerate cold weather.
Mountain Curs can very well tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Border Collie vs. Mountain Cur
Border Collies have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Mountain Curs have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Border Collies Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Mountain Curs Tolerate Hot Weather?
Border Collies can tolerate hot weather.
Mountain Curs can tolerate hot weather.
Is the Border Collie Better for Apartment Owners than the Mountain Cur?
Border Collies do not adapt well to apartment living.
Mountain Curs do not adapt well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Border Collie or the Mountain Cur?
Border Collies are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Mountain Curs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Border Collie Versus Other Dog Breeds
You may also be interested in how the Border Collie compares to other breeds aside from the Mountain Cur. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Border Collie to other breeds:
Border Collie versus Australian Kelpie Border Collie versus Sloughi Border Collie versus Plott Border Collie versus Keeshond Border Collie versus Dachshund Border Collie versus Australian Terrier Border Collie versus Brittany Border Collie versus King Shepherd Border Collie versus Patterdale Terrier Border Collie versus Maltipoo Border Collie versus Chinese Shar-Pei Border Collie versus Great Dane Border Collie versus English Toy Spaniel Border Collie versus Bouvier des Flandres Border Collie versus Norwich Terrier Border Collie versus Lakeland TerrierConclusion: Border Collie 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 Border Collie and the Mountain Cur better suits you and your family.
