Are Black Mouth Curs good with cats?

No, Black Mouth Curs are not typically good with cats unless consistently and intentionally socialized with them from an early age. Because they were bred to hunt a range of small to large-sized game and usually have a high prey drive, this breed is not considered the best match for a household with cats. Of course, all dogs are individuals, and some Black Mouth Curs may get along wonderfully with felines. 

If you’d like to introduce a Black Mouth Cur and household cat, it’s best to start with scent-based intros and work up to direct meetings. Air on the side of caution and stick with familiarizing each other’s scents on bedding and rags for at least a week or two before moving to visual meetings. Then, let them see each other from a distance while keeping them separated by a baby gate or a secure barrier.

Heavily reward your Black Mouth Cur with high-value treats for calm behavior around the cat and for being able to look away from the kitty and focus on you. If there are consistent signs of calm behavior and non-fixation from your pup after a week or two, you can allow your leashed pup to start sharing spaces with the cat while ensuring there are high perches for your kitty to retreat to if they become overwhelmed.