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The '''Mountain Cur''' is a type of [[working dog]] that is bred specifically for [[treeing]] and trailing small game, like [[squirrel]] and [[raccoon]]s. They are also used for hunting and [[Dog communication#Howls|baying]] big game like bear and [[wild boar]] as well as being an all-purpose farm dog. Curs are a member of the [[Hound]] group, and the Mountain Cur is one of several varieties of [[cur]]. It can also be used as a [[water dog]]. Mainly bred in [[Ohio]], [[Kentucky]], [[Virginia]], and [[Tennessee]], it has been registered with the [[United Kennel Club]] since 1998. The Mountain Cur Breeder's Association was formed in 1957.
The '''Mountain Cur''' is a type of [[working dog]] that is bred specifically for [[treeing]] and trailing small game, like [[squirrel]] and [[raccoon]]s. They are also used for hunting and [[Dog communication#Howls|baying]] big game like bear and [[wild boar]] as well as being an all-purpose farm dog. Curs are a member of the [[Hound]] group, and the Mountain Cur is one of several varieties of [[cur]]. It can also be used as a [[water dog]]. Mainly bred in [[Ohio]], [[Kentucky]], [[Virginia]], and [[Tennessee]], it has been registered with the [[United Kennel Club]] since 1998 and has since been recognised by the [[American Kennel Club]], the [[National Kennel Club]] and the [[Continental Kennel Club]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Mountain Cur |url=https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/mountain-cur/ |website=American Kennel Club |access-date=3 January 2024}}</ref><ref name="NKC">{{cite web |title=Mountain Cur |url=https://nationalkennelclub.com/mountain-cur/ |website=National Kennel Club |access-date=3 January 2024}}</ref><ref name="UKC">{{cite web |title=Mountain Cur |url=https://www.ukcdogs.com/mountain-cur |website=United Kennel Club |access-date=3 January 2024}}</ref> The Mountain Cur Breeders' Association was formed in 1957.


==History==
==History==
{{Refimprove section|date=February 2021}}
The Mountain Cur was brought to [[United States|America]] nearly two hundred years ago from [[Europe]] by the settlers of the mountains in Ohio, Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee, then later Arkansas and Oklahoma, to guard family and property as well as chase and tree game.<ref name="Smith2002">{{cite book|author=Steve Smith|title=The Encyclopedia of North American Sporting Dogs: Written by Sportsmen for Sportsmen|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=d4FnXfnoc-IC&pg=PA222|date=1 September 2002|publisher=Willow Creek Press|isbn=978-1-57223-501-4|pages=222–223}}</ref> These dogs enabled the settlers to provide meat and pelts for personal use or trade, making them valuable in the frontier. With the advent of [[World War II]], many of the families who had bred them left rural areas to work in factories in the war effort. By the end of the 1940s the breed was becoming rare.


Four individuals, Hugh Stephens and Woody Huntsman of Kentucky, Carl McConnell of Virginia, and Dewey Ledbetter of Tennessee are given credit for saving the breed from dying out and setting the Mountain Cur breed standard. In 1956, these four founded the Original Mountain Cur Breeders' Association. Soon after, controversy over the breed standard caused Hugh Stephen and Carl McConnell to leave the OMCBA to found the Stephen Stock Mountain Cur Association.
The Mountain Cur was brought to [[United States|America]] nearly two hundred years ago from [[Europe]] by the settlers of the mountains in Ohio, Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee, then later Arkansas and Oklahoma, to guard family and property as well as chase and tree game.<ref name="Smith2002">{{cite book|first1=Steve|last1=Smith|title=The Encyclopedia of North American Sporting Dogs: Written by Sportsmen for Sportsmen|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=d4FnXfnoc-IC&pg=PA222|date=1 September 2002|publisher=[[Willow Creek Press]]|isbn=978-1-57223-501-4|pages=222–223}}</ref> These dogs enabled the European settlers to provide meat and pelts for personal use or trade, making them valuable in the frontier. With the advent of [[World War II]], many of the families who had bred them left rural areas to work in factories in the war effort. By the end of the 1940s the breed was becoming rare. Four individuals, Hugh Stephens and Woody Huntsman of Kentucky, Carl McConnell of Virginia, and Dewey Ledbetter of Tennessee are given credit for saving the breed from dying out and setting the Mountain Cur breed standard. In 1956, these four founded the Original Mountain Cur Breeders' Association. Soon after, controversy over the breed standard caused Hugh Stephen and Carl McConnell to leave the OMCBA to found the Stephen Stock Mountain Cur Association.


Explorer and frontiersman of the Appalachian mountains [[Daniel Boone]] bred and raised Mountain Curs. Like many other settlers of early America, he heavily relied on the breed while blazing trails through the Appalachians, providing protection to his family and helping hunt wild game.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Harris |first=Wade |date=2020-02-26 |title=An unbreakable bond |url=https://www.kentuckyliving.com/explore/an-unbreakable-bond |access-date=2022-08-30 |website=Kentucky Living |language=en-US}}</ref> He is said to have even carried young pups in protective baskets while on these expeditions.
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In the 1980s and 1990s, the Mountain View Cur was developed from the Mountain Cur by Michael and Marie Bloodgood of [[Afton, New York]].

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In the 1980s and 1990s, the Mountain View Cur was developed from the Mountain Cur by Michael and Marie Bloodgood of [[Afton, New York]] after World War II.


==Description==
==Description==
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===Temperament===
===Temperament===
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Mountain Curs are intelligent, easily trained, and neither vicious nor shy. They are known to try to please their humans and are able to get along well with children and other pets. Since these curs were bred to work, if deprived of the opportunity to hunt, guard, or work around a farm, they will sometimes grow anxious and bored. However, when they have a job to do, they are generally happy and obedient.<ref name="VitoRussell-Revesz2009">{{cite book|first1=Dominique |last1=De Vito|first2=Heather |last2=Russell-Revesz|first3=Stephanie |last3=Fornino|title=World Atlas of Dog Breeds|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=OsG1PQAACAAJ|date=15 May 2009|publisher=[[TFH Publications]]|isbn=978-0-7938-0656-0|pages=592–593}}</ref>
The [https://www.allaboutdogs.net/mountain-cur/ Mountain Cur] is intelligent, easily trained, and neither vicious nor shy. They are known to try to please their masters. They are not, however, dogs to be trifled with; historically many a cur died fighting to protect their family from attackers or dangerous predators.{{Citation needed|date=April 2020}}

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These curs were bred to work, and if deprived of the opportunity to hunt, guard, or work around a farm they will grow anxious and bored. When they have a job to do, these dogs are generally happy and obedient, and are able to get along well with children and other pets.<ref name="VitoRussell-Revesz2009">{{cite book|author1=Dominique De Vito|author2=Heather Russell-Revesz|author3=Stephanie Fornino|title=World Atlas of Dog Breeds|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=OsG1PQAACAAJ|date=15 May 2009|publisher=TFH Publications|isbn=978-0-7938-0656-0|pages=592–593}}</ref>


===Health===
===Health===
Mountain Curs can live up to 14–16 years, and there are no reported breed-specific health issues.<ref name="VitoRussell-Revesz2009" />
Mountain Curs can live up to 14–16 years, and there are no reported breed-specific health issues.<ref name="VitoRussell-Revesz2009" />

==See also==
* [[Feist (dog)|Feist]]
* [[Lurcher]]
* [[Portal:Dogs|Dogs portal]]
* [[List of dog breeds]]


==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20140508120407/http://www.dogfacts.org/Mountain-Cur-dog-pictures.htm Mountain Cur Dog Photos]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20140508120407/http://www.dogfacts.org/Mountain-Cur-dog-pictures.htm Mountain Cur Dog Photos]
*[http://www.omcba.com Original Mountain Cur Breeders Association ]
*[https://omcba.net Original Mountain Cur Breeders Association ]
*[http://rarebreed.com/breeds/mountain_cur/mountain_cur.html Rare Breed Network]
*[http://rarebreed.com/breeds/mountain_cur/mountain_cur.html Rare Breed Network]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20090709004914/http://www.ukcdogs.com/WebSite.nsf/Breeds/MountainCur United Kennel Club]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20090709004914/http://www.ukcdogs.com/WebSite.nsf/Breeds/MountainCur United Kennel Club]
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Mountain Cur
A young Mountain Cur
OriginUnited States
Traits
Height Males 18–26 in (46–66 cm)
Females 16–24 in (41–61 cm)
Weight 30–60 lb (14–27 kg)
Kennel club standards
United Kennel Club standard
Dog (domestic dog)

The Mountain Cur is a type of working dog that is bred specifically for treeing and trailing small game, like squirrel and raccoons. They are also used for hunting and baying big game like bear and wild boar as well as being an all-purpose farm dog. Curs are a member of the Hound group, and the Mountain Cur is one of several varieties of cur. It can also be used as a water dog. Mainly bred in Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee, it has been registered with the United Kennel Club since 1998 and has since been recognised by the American Kennel Club, the National Kennel Club and the Continental Kennel Club.[1][2][3] The Mountain Cur Breeders' Association was formed in 1957.

History

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The Mountain Cur was brought to America nearly two hundred years ago from Europe by the settlers of the mountains in Ohio, Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee, then later Arkansas and Oklahoma, to guard family and property as well as chase and tree game.[4] These dogs enabled the European settlers to provide meat and pelts for personal use or trade, making them valuable in the frontier. With the advent of World War II, many of the families who had bred them left rural areas to work in factories in the war effort. By the end of the 1940s the breed was becoming rare. Four individuals, Hugh Stephens and Woody Huntsman of Kentucky, Carl McConnell of Virginia, and Dewey Ledbetter of Tennessee are given credit for saving the breed from dying out and setting the Mountain Cur breed standard. In 1956, these four founded the Original Mountain Cur Breeders' Association. Soon after, controversy over the breed standard caused Hugh Stephen and Carl McConnell to leave the OMCBA to found the Stephen Stock Mountain Cur Association.

Explorer and frontiersman of the Appalachian mountains Daniel Boone bred and raised Mountain Curs. Like many other settlers of early America, he heavily relied on the breed while blazing trails through the Appalachians, providing protection to his family and helping hunt wild game.[5] He is said to have even carried young pups in protective baskets while on these expeditions.

In the 1980s and 1990s, the Mountain View Cur was developed from the Mountain Cur by Michael and Marie Bloodgood of Afton, New York after World War II.

Description

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Appearance

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Mountain Curs are short-coated dogs which come in blue, black, yellow, brown, or brindle coloration. Some individuals will also show white markings on the face or chest.[4][6] The weight is usually between 30 and 60 pounds, and height is 18-26 inches for males and 16-24 inches for females.[7]

Temperament

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Mountain Curs are intelligent, easily trained, and neither vicious nor shy. They are known to try to please their humans and are able to get along well with children and other pets. Since these curs were bred to work, if deprived of the opportunity to hunt, guard, or work around a farm, they will sometimes grow anxious and bored. However, when they have a job to do, they are generally happy and obedient.[8]

Health

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Mountain Curs can live up to 14–16 years, and there are no reported breed-specific health issues.[8]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Mountain Cur". American Kennel Club. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
  2. ^ "Mountain Cur". National Kennel Club. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
  3. ^ "Mountain Cur". United Kennel Club. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
  4. ^ a b Smith, Steve (1 September 2002). The Encyclopedia of North American Sporting Dogs: Written by Sportsmen for Sportsmen. Willow Creek Press. pp. 222–223. ISBN 978-1-57223-501-4.
  5. ^ Harris, Wade (2020-02-26). "An unbreakable bond". Kentucky Living. Retrieved 2022-08-30.
  6. ^ Vickie Lamb (1 November 2006). The Ultimate Hunting Dog Reference Book: A Comprehensive Guide to More Than 60 Sporting Breeds. Globe Pequot. pp. 62–63. ISBN 978-1-59228-745-1.
  7. ^ "Mountain Cur Dog Breed Information - Continental Kennel Club". ckcusa.com. Retrieved 2017-02-06.
  8. ^ a b De Vito, Dominique; Russell-Revesz, Heather; Fornino, Stephanie (15 May 2009). World Atlas of Dog Breeds. TFH Publications. pp. 592–593. ISBN 978-0-7938-0656-0.
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