Active
Protective
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Devoted
Gentle
Tempered
Kind
Sweet
Tenacious
Trainable
Fearless

Happy
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Affectionate
Dominant
Loyal
Cheerful
Quiet

Black Mouth Cur and Basset Hound

Mastiff and Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Brown
Black
Fawn
Brindle

Cream
Brindle
Sable
Fawn
Red
Brown

A Cursset can have a litter of 5-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Mastapeake can have a litter of 7-9 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

While the Cursset breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Mastapeakes typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Pulmonic Stenosis
Canine Hip Dysplasia
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

None

Entropion
Ectropion
Elbow Dysplasia
Osteosarcoma
Cataracts
Retinal Dysplasia
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Physical Examination
Allergy Tests
Optical Examination

Eye Examination
Biopsy
Electrocardiogram
Radiographs
Thyroid Testing

Cursset has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Mastapeake has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Curssets are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Mastapeakes are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Cursset, it's at least 11 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Mastapeake, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Curssets usually need at least 50 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Mastapeakes usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Ideally, Cursset should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Mastapeake should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 45-95 pound (20 - 43 kg) Cursset feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 105-160 pound (48 - 73 kg) Mastapeake feed 3.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Cursset is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Mastapeake is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Cursset is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Mastapeake is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Mastapeakes have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

The Cursset is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Mastapeakes can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Curssets are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Mastapeakes make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Curssets are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Mastapeakes are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Curssets are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Mastapeakes are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Curssets are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Mastapeakes have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Curssets are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Mastapeakes are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.