Stephens' Cur
Temperament
Intelligent, Easily trained
[1]A cur developed in Kentucky
The UKC history describes it as a strain of Mountain Cur developed by the Hugh Stephens family in Kentucky. The body of the same UKC standard also uses the name “Stephens’ Stock Cur.”
[1]A hunting dog that trees small game
The UKC says it hunts squirrel and raccoon and may work in packs on larger game such as mountain lion and bear. It is a small-to-medium tree dog built for strength and agility.
[1]A short coat and predominantly black pattern
The short outer coat may be smooth or rough, over a short, dense, soft undercoat. UKC specifies black, allowing white markings that cover no more than one-third of the dog.
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