Posts tagged: Cur

American Leopard Hound
Dec 27, 2010
The American Leopard hound, also know as Catahoula cur or Louisiana Catahoula leopard dog, is an American dog breed. It is named after Catahoula Parish in the state of Louisiana in the United States. Of remaining dog breeds, the Catahoula is believed to have occupied North America the longest, aside from the dogs descended from Native American-created breeds. The breed is sometimes referred to as the “Catahoula Hound” or “Catahoula Leopard Hound”, as it is not a true hound, but a cur. It is also called the Catahoula hog dog, reflecting its traditional use in hunting wild boar.
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Blackmouth Cur
Dec 27, 2010
BillyBloodhound Blackmouth Cur – General Description The Blackmouth Cur (BMC) is a multi-talented dog of the scenthound type. Primarily the Blackmouth Cur is a herding dog that is capable of hunting big or small game, and still be a loving, gentle family dog willing to protect the home. They have their origins in the Southern…
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Mountain Cur
Dec 27, 2010
Montenegrin Mountain HoundOtterhound Mountain Cur – General Description The Mountain Cur is a type of working dog that’s mainly used as a “Bay dog” in the sport of wild boar hunting. The majority of Mountain Curs are bred specifically for treeing and trailing small game, like squirrel and raccoons. They’re also used for hunting big…
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Stephens Cur
Dec 27, 2010
Spanish HoundStyrian Coarse-Haired Hound Stephens Cur – General Description The Stephens Cur (aka Stephens’ Stock Cur), is a scent hound that belongs to the Cur dog breed. They were originally bred by the Stephens’ family in southeastern Kentucky. The dogs known as “little darkies” were bred by generations of that family for over a century.…
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Treeing Cur
Dec 27, 2010
Transylvanian HoundTreeing Walker Coonhound Treeing Cur – General Description The Treeing Cur is one of the cur dog breeds that originated in the Southern U.S.A. It is used to tree raccoons and opossums.[1] Contents: Classification & Standards Character & Temperament History Size & Appearance Health & Maintenance Videos Breed Standard [Top] Classification and Standards UKC…
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