Liam

Available

6 months- 2 years|Mountain Cur, Mixed Breed|Male|Medium|Hot Springs, AR

🤗 Affectionate🎾 Playful🤗 Cuddler🦮 Leash Trained🐾 Friendly

Liam

Available

6 months- 2 years|Mountain Cur, Mixed Breed|Male|Medium|Hot Springs, AR

🤗 Affectionate🎾 Playful🤗 Cuddler🦮 Leash Trained🐾 Friendly

About Liam

Our adoption hours are: Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dog adoption fee is $75 and cat fee is $55 unless otherwise stated.

About Mountain Cur Dogs

Mountain Curs are rugged, versatile working dogs from the Appalachian region of the United States. They were essential to frontier families as hunting dogs, guard dogs, and all-purpose farm helpers. Their athletic build, keen intelligence, and strong work ethic reflect generations of purposeful breeding.

Adopting a Mountain Cur brings a loyal, capable companion who bonds deeply with their family. They are protective, courageous, and excellent with children when properly socialized. Their high energy makes them ideal for active, outdoor-oriented families.

Temperament

CourageousIntelligentLoyalHardy

Size

Medium (30-60 lbs)

Exercise

Very High

Good With

Kids, Active families

Lifespan

14-16 years

Health notes: Generally a very healthy breed with excellent longevity. May occasionally develop hip dysplasia and ear infections.

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Adopting in Hot Springs, AR

Hot Springs's national park setting and spa-town heritage make it a uniquely scenic city for pet adoption. Local shelters serve Garland County with animals ready for families who appreciate living alongside a national park in the Ouachita Mountains.

With Hot Springs National Park trails, Lake Hamilton, and Lake Ouachita, Hot Springs gives adopted pets mountain trail access, lake recreation, and forested natural areas within walking distance of downtown. The tourist-town energy and pet-friendly businesses make it an inviting home for shelter animals.

Local Climate & Pet Care

Winter

28°F to 52°F

Dec – Feb

Moderate cold with occasional snow and ice, typically less severe than northern Arkansas. National park trails remain open and offer beautiful winter hiking with your pet. Mountain roads can be icy, so check conditions before driving to trailheads.

Spring

42°F to 72°F

Mar – May

Wildflowers and redbud trees bloom along the mountain trails. Thunderstorms and tornado watches are possible. The national park trails are at their most lush. Start tick prevention early in the wooded mountain terrain.

Summer

65°F to 93°F

Jun – Aug

Hot but slightly cooler than the surrounding lowlands. Morning hikes on shaded mountain trails are manageable. Lake Hamilton and Lake Ouachita offer cooling for water-loving dogs. Avoid midday sun on exposed ridgelines.