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Black Mouth Cur: An American Southern Cur
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The Black Mouth Cur, also called the Southern Cur, Southern Black Mouth Cur, or Yellow Black Mouth Cur, is a medium-to-large dog of cur type. It began in the southern United States and became known as a hunting companion used to pursue many kinds of game.
What the Black Mouth Cur is
The Black Mouth Cur is an American dog of cur type. It is medium to large in size and originated in the southern part of the United States.
Its traditional job is hunting. The breed has been used as a companion for pursuing a wide variety of game.
Names and background
You may see this breed listed under Black Mouth Cur, Southern Cur, Southern Black Mouth Cur, or Yellow Black Mouth Cur. Those names refer to the same southern American breed.
What stands out
The breed has a clear working background as a hunting companion. Its cur type and American southern origin give it a distinct place among dog breeds.
Its hunting role covers many kinds of game rather than one named quarry.
Points to weigh
This is a medium-to-large dog, so its size matters when you are planning for one.
Its history is centered on hunting. That background may not fit someone looking only for a nonworking companion.
Pricing
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Who may want another breed
Skip this breed if you specifically want a small dog or a breed without a hunting history. Compare other options in the dog-breed list.
Verdict
The Black Mouth Cur suits a reader drawn to an American southern cur with a hunting purpose and a medium-to-large frame. Its several names are useful to know when searching for information. Choose a different breed if those size or working roots do not match your plans.
What stands out
- American breed with roots in the southern United States
- Bred as a hunting companion
- Used to hunt many kinds of game
- Recognized under several related names
Worth knowing
- Medium-to-large size may not suit every home
- Hunting background may not fit nonworking plans
- Multiple names can make searches less consistent
Suits
- Readers seeking an American cur with hunting roots
- Owners interested in a medium-to-large working breed
Think twice if
- You want a small dog
- You prefer a breed without a hunting history
In short
The Black Mouth Cur is a medium-to-large American cur whose roots lie in the South. Its identity is tied to hunting, where it served as a companion for many types of game. That clear purpose will appeal to people looking for a breed with working origins. Consider another choice if you want a smaller dog or one without a hunting background. When searching, remember that Southern Cur, Southern Black Mouth Cur, and Yellow Black Mouth Cur are also used for this breed.
Questions
Where did the Black Mouth Cur originate?
It originated in the southern part of the United States.
What other names does this breed use?
It is also called the Southern Cur, Southern Black Mouth Cur, and Yellow Black Mouth Cur.
How large is a Black Mouth Cur?
It is described as a medium-to-large dog.
What was the Black Mouth Cur bred to do?
It was used as a hunting companion to pursue a wide variety of game.
Photo credits1 photograph on this page
- Black Mouth Cur — Greg Hume · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
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