Treeing Cur
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The Treeing Cur comes from the American mid-west, bred for multiple jobs as a hunter, guardian, and stock dog. It can tree squirrels, raccoons, opossum, wild boar, bears, mountain lion, and bobcat, and also hunts big game. The breed was officially recognized by the United Kennel Club on November 1, 1998, thanks to Alex and Ray Kovac.
Description
Treeing curs are not bound by color or marking restrictions like other registered coonhounds and scenthounds, so breeders can focus on working ability rather than appearance. No scientific evidence connects a dog’s color or markings to its hunting or working skills. These medium-sized dogs are built for speed and agility on rough ground, with an athletic frame free of major structural flaws. Their size and build vary widely because, as the United Kennel Club notes, most cur breeders needed a versatile dog for hunting, guarding, and herding, leading to the most size- and color-varied cur breed.
Tails are often docked, though some are naturally bobbed, and long tails are fine. Ears are floppy and natural, never erect. The coat is dense and close-fitting, and all colors except albino are allowed. The dog is designed for stamina and should look like a working dog; under UKC standards, scars are not penalized and do not indicate working ability.
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Compiled from Wikipedia and the sources listed below. Text from Wikipedia is available under CC BY-SA 4.0; this entry is adapted from it.
- Wikipedia: Treeing Cur (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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