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Are you thinking of getting yourself the perfect hunting dog? Luckily, the Blackmouth Cur may be your ideal companion. With its origins in the south, this fearless dog breed is created purposefully for working and does a great job during hunting expeditions and herding livestock. You will also find having a Blackmouth Cur an invaluable addition to your home given that it's an amiable, playful, outgoing, intelligent dog that will understand the unique needs of all members of the family. The Blackmouth Cur also tends to be very calm when around children and protective of them as well.
Blackmouth Curs nonetheless may not be the ideal choice for first-time dog owners as they require lots of training and exercises due to their energetic and outgoing nature. The dog breed has different names depending on the country where you live. It can also be referred to as the Red Alabama Blackmouth Cur, Florida Blackmouth Cur, Southern Cur, Yellow Blackmouth Cur, East Texas Cur, American Blackmouth Cur, or Foundation Blackmouth Cur. Here's more information to help you know more about this dog breed and what aspects make it a great companion during hunting escapades.
The Blackmouth Cur displays a sturdy, muscular, athletic build that makes it the ideal candidate for their purpose as hunting and herding dogs. You can find them in both medium and large sizes. Male Blackmouth Cur stands at about 18 and 25 inches tall measured at the shoulder. Their female counterparts, on the other hand, stand at around 16 and 23 inches tall. Males can weigh as little as 40 pounds and as much as 95 pounds while females weigh about 35 and 80 pounds. This dog breed derives its name from its unique facial appearance. Most back mouth Curs showcase a black muzzle, which is square-shaped (the pigmentation around the muzzle can be tan in color or similar to the color of the coat). This ring of pigmentation around the muzzle usually spreads inside the dog's mouth.
They have a robust, broad, and flat skull that slightly tappers right through to the muzzle. Their eyes can be anywhere between medium and large sizes. The eyes can also be yellow, brown, or green, giving the dog its breathtaking facial appearance. Blackmouth Curs have short coats that come in a wide array of colors, including a reddish color, yellow, brown, brindle, white, and fawn as regards the bloodline. The tail can be a bit longer, although most types have short tails with others appearing docked. Other physical characteristics are different from type to type, and you can find others with pointed ears, floppy ears. Most types of dog breed have webbed feet.
Hunting with Blackmouth Curs
Aside from being great working dogs and friendly at home, they have excellent hunting skills, as aforementioned in this article. They can be trained to master perfectly the art of treeing. Treeing is a technique used by dogs to force climbing animals into trees where hunters can easily access them to capture or kill. Blackmouth Curs are excellent at treeing animals such as mountain lions, squirrels, bobcats, cougars, raccoons and even black bears. Usually, these animals (prey) climb up trees to escape the Blackmouth Curs after an extended chase as well as harassment by the dog.
The dog breed also has a loud bark (bay) that alerts hunters when the prey has already climbed up the tree. They can never back down from the hunting mission no matter how challenging it is due to their relentless and fearless nature. They also have excellent trailing abilities for locating the scent of the prey in the air as well as tracking abilities where they follow a scent on the ground. Their remarkable eyesight, together with a strong hearing sense, makes it easier for hunters to spot the prey during ground hunting. Another feature that makes the Blackmouth Cur great for ground hunting is the fact that they have muscular bodies that offer much needed emotional support during panic attacks. They also assist during rescue missions as well as search operations due to their excellent trailing abilities.
Conclusion
A Blackmouth Cur is undeniably an incredible family dog to assist with work around the home, such as herding livestock and also make family members happy with their sociable and friendly nature. If you are a hunting enthusiast, taking this intelligent and courageous dog on your hunting trip will make sure that you are one step ahead of your target.
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