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Mountain Cur Breed Guide
- Animal
- Dog
- Origin
- United States
The Mountain Cur is a working dog from the United States. It was bred to tree and trail small game such as squirrels and raccoons. The breed is also used to hunt and bay bear and wild boar, work on farms, and perform as a water dog. It belongs to the Hound group.
What the Mountain Cur does
The Mountain Cur is a United States working dog bred to tree and trail small game, including squirrels and raccoons.
Its roles also include hunting and baying big game such as bear and wild boar, all-purpose farm work, and water-dog work. See more dog breeds from the United States.
Getting to know the breed
The breed was developed mainly in Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee. It is one of several cur varieties and belongs to the Hound group.
For a wider comparison, browse dog breeds by type and origin.
Working strengths
Its recorded work covers treeing and trailing small game, hunting and baying larger game, farm duties, and water-dog work.
The Mountain Cur Breeders' Association was formed in 1957, and the breed has been registered with the United Kennel Club since 1998.
Points to weigh
The Mountain Cur has a hunting-focused background that includes baying bear and wild boar, not only trailing small game.
Its documented development was mainly in Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee.
Pricing
No purchase price or other cost is provided for the Mountain Cur in these facts.
Who should skip it
Someone looking specifically for a breed from outside the United States should compare other origins instead. The dog breeds list provides a broader starting point.
Verdict
Choose the Mountain Cur when its documented work—treeing and trailing small game, baying larger game, farm work, or water work—matches your purpose.
Look elsewhere when those hunting and working roles do not fit what you need from a dog.
What stands out
- Bred to tree and trail squirrels, raccoons, and other small game.
- Used for hunting and baying bear and wild boar.
- Also described as an all-purpose farm dog.
- Can be used as a water dog.
- Originates in the United States.
Worth knowing
- Its documented work includes hunting and baying big game.
- The breed’s development is linked mainly to Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee.
- It is described as a working dog and a Hound-group breed.
Suits
- Owners seeking a United States working dog for hunting or farm roles
- People interested in treeing, trailing, baying, or water-dog work
Think twice if
- You want a breed whose recorded purpose is unrelated to hunting or farm work
- You are specifically seeking a breed from outside the United States
In short
The Mountain Cur is suited to a home or working setting built around its documented jobs. It comes from the United States and carries a broad working description: small-game treeing and trailing, big-game hunting and baying, farm duties, and water work. Those seeking a dog with this background have a clear reason to consider it. Those who want a breed defined by a different origin or job should compare other breeds before choosing.
Questions
Where does the Mountain Cur come from?
The Mountain Cur originated in the United States and was mainly bred in Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee.
What was the Mountain Cur bred to do?
It was bred to tree and trail small game such as squirrels and raccoons. It has also been used to hunt and bay bear and wild boar.
What group is the Mountain Cur in?
Curs are part of the Hound group, and the Mountain Cur is one of several cur varieties.
Can the Mountain Cur work on a farm?
Yes. The breed is described as an all-purpose farm dog and can also be used as a water dog.
When was the Mountain Cur registered with the United Kennel Club?
The Mountain Cur has been registered with the United Kennel Club since 1998.
When was the Mountain Cur Breeders' Association formed?
The Mountain Cur Breeders' Association was formed in 1957.
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