Mountain Cur

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Size: Medium
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Country of Origin: United States
Accreditation:
American Kennel Club (AKC): FSS
United Kennel Club (UKC): Scenthound
National Kennel Club (NKC): Recognized

The Mountain Cur is stocky, muscular, square, slightly longer than it is tall, with a broad square head, with the top being a flat plane between the high set ears. His eyes are green or dark brown, and expressive. His ears are short to medium with a high set and tightly controlled. His legs are straight, medium long, muscular, and capable of speed.

A Southern treeing-and-farm cur for a yard and a job; short coat, a sharp voice, and drive that sours in a quiet condo.

The Mountain Cur is a type of working dog used for treeing and trailing game; mainly squirrel and raccoon, but also large game. They can also be used as water dogs. The Mountain Cur was brought to America from Europe by the settlers of the Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee mountains to guard the family and property, and chase and tree game. These dogs enabled the settlers to provide meat for food, and pelts which could be sold or traded for other goods. It has been said that without Mountain Cur dogs, the pioneers could have never been able to settle in these mountains. The Mountain Cur is mainly bred in Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee.

Height: 16–26 inches
Weight: 30–60 pounds
Color: Brindle, black, dark brown, black and brindle, yellow, and can have white points
Coat: Heavy, medium short
Lifespan: 12–16 years
Litter size: 4–8 puppies

Temperament

The Mountain Cur is intelligent, easily trained, and neither vicious nor shy. They tend to be very energetic and generally do not make good indoor pets. They are known to always try to please their masters.

Training

The Mountain Cur is easily trained.

Care and grooming

Wipe the short coat and check pads after work in rough cover.

Shedding

Low to moderate.

Health

Mountain Curs are typically hardy working dogs. Hip dysplasia and ear infections can occur; keep the dog lean and dry the ears after work in wet cover.

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