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The Black Mouth Cur combines the sweetness of a family dog with the fierceness of a hunter. These dogs are always on the go and ready to bark at anything that crosses its path, but at the end of the day, all they want to do is cuddle. Full-grown, they typically weigh 45-95 pounds and stand 16-25 inches tall.

Black Mouth Curs are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. Black Mouth Cur are loyal dogs that consider children and other family dogs part of their pack. These dogs require plenty of exercise and activity, so they do best in rural settings where they have ample space to roam freely. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

As a hunting dog, the Black Mouth Cur craves activity. They need plenty of room to roam, and they do best when they get a long, brisk walk or run each day. These dogs will take all the exercise they can get, so lace up those shoes and get ready to get active. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.

The Black Mouth Cur’s short coat can come in a variety of shades of yellow, fawn, and brindle. Some dogs are born with heavier coats, while others within the same litter can be born with lighter coats. Either way, the Black Mouth Cur is easy to groom. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Black Mouth Curs are best suited for a rural property or home with a large yard. These dogs require plenty of exercise and activity, so they do best in rural settings where they have ample space to roam freely. While they enjoy spending time outdoors, Black Mouth Curs like to live indoors so they can be close to their families. They are fairly easy to train.

Norwegian Elkhounds are smart, affectionate dogs who love people. They are known for barking often, which is worse when they get lonely. Although they are slightly stubborn, these loving dogs can learn to do just about anything with the right training and the right motivation — food. Full-grown, they typically weigh 48-55 pounds and stand 19-21 inches tall.

Norwegian Elkhounds are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. They are high energy dogs who do best with a safe, fenced-in yard where there’s plenty of space to play in. Norwegian Elkhounds are usually good around children if they are raised with them, but older dogs who aren’t used to children will take some time to warm up to them. They're fairly vocal dogs that bark regularly.

Norwegian Elkhounds are active dogs who will need about an hour total of exercise every day. It’s best if you can split this active time up into two sessions so they don’t get bored. Norwegian Elkhounds enjoy a nice long walk or running alongside you as you go for a bike ride. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

Norwegian Elkhounds have a double coat that is easy to groom and only needs weekly brushings. The catch? They shed a lot. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Norwegian Elkhounds are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. This means that they must be allowed to live in the house with their people to stay happy. They are high energy dogs who do best with a safe, fenced-in yard where there’s plenty of space to play in. They are fairly easy to train.