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

Loving
Happy
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Inquisitive

Black Mouth Cur and Basset Hound

Papillon, American Rat Terrier

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Brown
Black
Fawn
Brindle

White
Black
Brown
Red
Fawn

Curssets have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Rat-A-Paps have medium-length coats.

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 Rat-A-Pap can have a litter of 5-7 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.

Curssets are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Rat-A-Paps are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Hip Dysplasia

None

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism
Dental Problems

Physical Examination
Allergy Tests
Optical Examination

Radiographs
Blood Analysis
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests
Complete Physical Examination

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

Rat-A-Pap has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Curssets have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Rat-A-Paps sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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 Rat-A-Pap, it's at least 10 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 Rat-A-Paps 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.

Rat-A-Pap 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
Slicker Brush
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 10-15 pound (5 - 7 kg) Rat-A-Pap feed 1 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 Rat-A-Pap is somewhere $1.40 - $1.70 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 Rat-A-Pap is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 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 Cursset is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

The Rat-A-Pap is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

Rat-A-Paps make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Curssets are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Rat-A-Paps are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Rat-A-Paps 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.

Rat-A-Paps are highly friendly around strangers.