Mountain Cur Weight & Growth Chart

Complete weight guide with growth charts for male and female Mountain Curs from puppy to adult.

Male Adult Weight

30–60 lbs

Female Adult Weight

25–52 lbs

Mountain Cur Weight Overview

Adult Mountain Curs typically weigh between 30 and 60 pounds, with males generally being larger than females. Males average 30–60 lbs while females typically weigh 25–52 lbs.

Weighs 30 to 60 pounds; compact, muscular, and athletic with a build designed for agility and endurance in rough terrain..

Growth Chart

When Does a Mountain Cur Stop Growing?

Expect your Mountain Cur to reach adult height of 16–26 inches by 12–15 months. Full body maturity—including muscle development toward the 30–60 lb target—may continue until 14–18 months.

Growth is influenced by genetics, nutrition quality, and spay/neuter timing. Exceptionally healthy and hardy, bred for function in harsh mountain conditions with no tolerance for weakness or structural faults..

Is My Mountain Cur Overweight?

Assessing your Mountain Cur's body condition (healthy range: 30–60 lbs):

Rib check: Run your hands along the ribcage—you should feel individual ribs under a slight fat layer
Overhead view: A defined waist should be visible between ribs and hips
Side profile: The abdomen should tuck upward behind the last rib

Overweight Mountain Curs face higher risks of Hip Dysplasia, joint problems, and shortened lifespan. Even for a medium-sized breed, excess weight significantly impacts joint health and overall wellbeing. Work with your vet to adjust feeding and exercise if needed.

Feeding Recommendation

An adult Mountain Cur's daily food intake is typically 0.5–1.2 cups of high-quality kibble, fed in two meals. Weighs 30 to 60 pounds; compact, muscular, and athletic with a build designed for agility and endurance in rough terrain.. At 30–60 lbs with energy level 5/5, Exceptionally healthy and hardy, bred for function in harsh mountain conditions with no tolerance for weakness or structural faults..

Weight by Age Table

Age	Male (lbs)	Female (lbs)
3 months	13.4–16.6	11.3–14.2
6 months	29.4–36.6	25.0–31.1
9 months	42.8–53.2	36.3–45.3
12 months	53.5–66.5	45.4–56.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Males: 30–60 lbs. Females: 25–52 lbs. Weighs 30 to 60 pounds; compact, muscular, and athletic with a build designed for agility and endurance in rough terrain.. Consult your vet for a personalized assessment.

Most Mountain Curs reach adult height of 16–26 inches by 12–15 months, with full body weight of 30–60 lbs achieved shortly after. Weighs 30 to 60 pounds; compact, muscular, and athletic with a build designed for agility and endurance in rough terrain..

For a Mountain Cur at healthy weight (30–60 lbs), you should feel ribs without pressing hard, see a defined waist from above, and notice an abdominal tuck from the side. Even modest excess weight stresses this medium-sized breed's frame and can worsen conditions like Hip Dysplasia.

Start with the food label's guidelines for your puppy's current weight and adjust based on body condition. Mountain Cur puppies should eat 3–4 meals daily until 6 months, then transition to twice daily. Given the breed's predisposition to Hip Dysplasia, your vet may recommend specific dietary considerations. Target adult weight is 30–60 lbs (30–60 for males, 25–52 for females).

If your Mountain Cur puppy isn't gaining weight as expected (target adult weight: 30–60 lbs), consult your vet. Common causes include intestinal parasites, insufficient calorie intake, or malabsorption. The breed's predisposition to Hip Dysplasia could also be a factor worth investigating. A fecal test and blood work are typically the first diagnostic steps.