Is the Plott Hound or the Stephens Stock Mountain Cur better for families with children?

Both the Plott Hound and the Stephens Stock Mountain Cur are considered good with children when properly socialized and supervised.

Which sheds more, the Plott Hound or the Stephens Stock Mountain Cur?

The Plott Hound and Stephens Stock Mountain Cur shed a similar amount (medium).

Which is easier to train, the Plott Hound or the Stephens Stock Mountain Cur?

Both breeds have comparable trainability. Consistency and positive reinforcement work well for each.

Is Plott Hound or Stephens Stock Mountain Cur bigger?

Plott Hound is the larger breed; Stephens Stock Mountain Cur is smaller and more compact.

Which barks more, Plott Hound or Stephens Stock Mountain Cur?

Both bark a similar amount (high).

Which is better for apartment living, Plott Hound or Stephens Stock Mountain Cur?

For apartment or apartment living, Stephens Stock Mountain Cur has the edge, thanks to its size, quieter nature and more manageable energy.

Plott Hound vs Stephens Stock Mountain Cur: Which Is Bigger?

Plott Hound vs Stephens Stock Mountain Cur: full comparison

Trait	Plott Hound	Stephens Stock Mountain Cur
Size	Large	Medium
Energy level	Very High	Very High
Trainability	Medium	Medium
Friendliness	Medium	Medium
Good with children	Medium	Medium
Grooming needs	Low	Low
Shedding	Medium	Medium
Barking	High	High
Protectiveness	High	High
Adaptability	Medium	Medium
Typical lifespan	13 years	14 years
Hypoallergenic	No	No

Key differences at a glance

The Plott Hound is a larger dog than the Stephens Stock Mountain Cur, which affects space, food and exercise needs.

Size and living space

The Plott Hound is a big, substantial dog that is happiest with space indoors and regular access to a yard. By comparison, the Stephens Stock Mountain Cur is a mid-sized breed that adapts to an average home, with a little outdoor space preferred. If space, transport or budget are tight, the smaller of the two is the more practical choice.

Exercise and energy needs

The Plott Hound is a canine athlete needing hard daily work and a purpose, or it turns restless. The Stephens Stock Mountain Cur is a canine athlete needing hard daily work and a purpose, or it turns restless. Their exercise needs are broadly the same, so this is unlikely to be a deciding factor.

Grooming and shedding

The Plott Hound needs only light grooming, a brush once or twice a week and loses a fair amount of coat, especially seasonally. The Stephens Stock Mountain Cur needs only light grooming, a brush once or twice a week and loses a fair amount of coat, especially seasonally. Grooming upkeep is similar for both.

Temperament, training and family life

The Plott Hound trains reasonably well with regular positive sessions, barks fairly often, especially to alert you and is generally good with children when socialized and supervised. The Stephens Stock Mountain Cur trains reasonably well with regular positive sessions, barks fairly often, especially to alert you and is generally good with children when socialized and supervised. On guarding instinct, Plott Hound is naturally watchful and protective of its family and home, whereas Stephens Stock Mountain Cur is naturally watchful and protective of its family and home.

Which is better for…

For apartment or apartment living, Stephens Stock Mountain Cur has the edge, thanks to its size, quieter nature and more manageable energy.
For families with young children, Plott Hound and Stephens Stock Mountain Cur are an even match — either can work well.
For first-time dog owners, Plott Hound and Stephens Stock Mountain Cur are an even match — either can work well.
For being left alone during the workday, Plott Hound and Stephens Stock Mountain Cur are an even match — either can work well.
For allergy sufferers, Plott Hound and Stephens Stock Mountain Cur are an even match — either can work well.

Which should you choose?

Choose the Plott Hound if you want a bigger, more substantial dog.

Choose the Stephens Stock Mountain Cur if you want a smaller, more apartment-friendly dog or you want a longer-lived breed.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Plott Hound or the Stephens Stock Mountain Cur better for families with children?: Both the Plott Hound and the Stephens Stock Mountain Cur are considered good with children when properly socialized and supervised.
Which sheds more, the Plott Hound or the Stephens Stock Mountain Cur?: The Plott Hound and Stephens Stock Mountain Cur shed a similar amount (medium).
Which is easier to train, the Plott Hound or the Stephens Stock Mountain Cur?: Both breeds have comparable trainability. Consistency and positive reinforcement work well for each.
Is Plott Hound or Stephens Stock Mountain Cur bigger?: Plott Hound is the larger breed; Stephens Stock Mountain Cur is smaller and more compact.
Which barks more, Plott Hound or Stephens Stock Mountain Cur?: Both bark a similar amount (high).
Which is better for apartment living, Plott Hound or Stephens Stock Mountain Cur?: For apartment or apartment living, Stephens Stock Mountain Cur has the edge, thanks to its size, quieter nature and more manageable energy.

Plott Hound vs Stephens Stock Mountain Cur