Southern blackmouth curQuestion:Hi all! I'm new to the forum, and have a southern blackmouth cur. Any other cur owners out there? I'm new to the breed, and it's been hard for me to find any other blackmouth owners to compare notes with. Answer: I'm not familiar with this......more info ???? Answer: Interesting... not familiar either... please enlighten us! Answer: http://www.centralpets.com/animals/mammals/dogs/dog3433.html Answer: Neat. I looked them up. http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/blackmouthcur.htm They look like an interesting breed. I've never 'met' anyone with one. I look forward to hearing more about your experiences. Welcome to the forums! Answer: Looks like an interesting breed! If I hunted I would love to have on of these or a Black & Tan Coonhound, but anyways nice looking dogs. Answer: What an awesome breed! The link I looked up it kinda looks like my Hunter! What's their background? Answer: They are neat !!! I thought you might be a troll !!! Welcome !!! Answer: I'll try to take some pictures of my Zeus and get them posted today! Blackmouth curs have different types or varieties, and mine is a bit different than the Ladner variety blackmouth cur in the link you posted, Saje. Zeus is a lot longer in the leg and much less stocky. He's fairly tall (27 inches at the shoulder), and his coloring is very light. People often think he's a young fawn great dane. While he gets along wonderfully with my cats and is all right around my ferret, he has an extremely high prey drive for rabbits, squirrels, raccoons, etc. I don't ever trust him off-leash because of that. With those long legs, that puppy can move! Here's a picture of a of some Zeus-type southern curs... Cute dogs! (http://www.secocreekkennels.com/) Answer: I'll try to take some pictures of my Zeus and get them posted today! Blackmouth curs have different types or varieties, and mine is a bit different than the Ladner variety blackmouth cur in the link you posted, Saje. Zeus is a lot longer in the leg and much less stocky. He's fairly tall (27 inches at the shoulder), and his coloring is very light. People often think he's a young fawn great dane. While he gets along wonderfully with my cats and is all right around my ferret, he has an extremely high prey drive for rabbits, squirrels, raccoons, etc. I don't ever trust him off-leash because of that. With those long legs, that puppy can move! Here's a picture of a of some Zeus-type southern curs... Cute dogs! (http://www.secocreekkennels.com/) I am really excited to see pictures of your baby can't wait. I know nothing of this breed but look forward to learning more from you. Answer: I'll try to take some pictures of my Zeus and get them posted today! Blackmouth curs have different types or varieties, and mine is a bit different than the Ladner variety blackmouth cur in the link you posted, Saje. Zeus is a lot longer in the leg and much less stocky. He's fairly tall (27 inches at the shoulder), and his coloring is very light. People often think he's a young fawn great dane. While he gets along wonderfully with my cats and is all right around my ferret, he has an extremely high prey drive for rabbits, squirrels, raccoons, etc. I don't ever trust him off-leash because of that. With those long legs, that puppy can move! Here's a picture of a of some Zeus-type southern curs... Cute dogs! (http://www.secocreekkennels.com/) Is that your breeder? those are some nice looking dogs. Poor cougar. Poor bear. lol Answer: They do sort of look like great danes, in coloring.The are cute! Answer: They remind me of mastiffs. :D Answer: Very exotic looking, beautiful dogs. I would love to read more about them from you. Answer: What beautiful dogs! Answer: Sorry it took so long, but here are a few pics of my boy. This post might be a bit long, but since everyone seems so interested in the breed, I thought I'd give a description :p . Blackmouth curs are hunting/utility dogs originally bred in the southern U.S.. The book Old Yeller was about a blackmouth cur. They're considered rare, but in the area of west Texas where I live, they're not that uncommon. They're usually fawn, although they can be found in other colors, and have a black muzzle, with or without a black mask and ears. The inside of their mouths are also black (the tongue is still pink, not like a chow). Zeus is the same height as my neighbor's Akita, which is a bit tall for a blackmouth, but not unusually so. Zeus is very people-oriented. He loves everyone. My husband and I joke about him being the world's absolute worst guard dog. He NEVER barks, unless it's the occassional woof when playing with my husband. This dog absolutely lives for attention, and I actually find him more responsive to verbal praise and petting than my golden retriever was. He is the best dog I've ever seen around children. No exaggeration. He was napping on the floor one day, and when I turned around, I caught my 1-year-old niece sitting on top of him. She was squealing happily and whacking him exuberantly in the head with a Nerf foam ball. Not only was Zeus not moving, but I swear he looked pleased with himself. He gets along fabulously with our cats, but he definately has an extremely high prey drive towards squirrels, possums, etc. Do not trust this breed off-leash if there's any chance of them seeing a small animal. He mainly follows his nose like a scenthound, but doesn't get quite as "focused" about it as a bloodhound or coonhound. As far as training goes, he's very responsive and learned basic commands well. Not quite as bright as my golden was, but he was so eager to please me and tried very hard. He was slow to housebreak, but he finally figured it out. Absolutely no food agression, people aggression, guarding problems, etc. His one fault is that he's a chewer. It's not seperation anxiety, lack of exercise or boredom. He just genuinely loves to chew. We go through quite a lot of rawhide! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this breed to anyone, especially people with children. Now, here's my Zeus! http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b159/Gempress/IMAG0124.jpg http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b159/Gempress/IMAG0127.jpg Answer: Zeus is a handsome boy! Answer: Enjoyed your info on the breed. I have seen them advertised locally and other knowing they were used for hunting new little about them. Zeus is handsome. Pretty dog. Love the black mask.How old is he? Answer: He's a little over a year old, and finally starting to outgrow some puppy habits. Answer: I have a friend that owns a blackmouth cur. Apparently he crosses Curs with Catahoulas, pit bulls and heelers to get the "ultimate herding dog." He has bucking bulls and apparently the "crosses" won't back down from a bull and can take one by the nose and throw it if necessary. I don't really know much about the breed. I know a lot of people who own bucking bull farms down south and out west have catahoula pit bull crosses, or pit bull heeler crosses b/c if a bull comes charging at you, you want a dog that is going to do something about it. I'm not real familiar with them. But I do know a few bucking bull contractors and thats what they've told me. I really don't know lol Answer: I have a 3 year old southern black mouth cur. I love this breed. I dont think I would ever own another kind of dog. They are very energentic and loyal. Very protective. We where at the dog park when my cur was 1 and my 3 year old son was attacked by a chesapeak bay ret. My cur came flyin across a football sized feild and Flung the other dog off my son and held him to the ground until the owner could get there. Very impressive! After that he went back to his old self. They are very protective of children. I have read that sometimes they wont even let a parent disapline there kids. I know this from experiance. He has put himself in between me and my son when I was trying to send him to his room.( I couldn't believe it.) They love to run, Swim and play. Answer: They are great hunting dogs. The bitch that I got my pup from hunted cougar and bear. My pup is a great hunting dog. I take him when ever I can Answer: HI! You found my first post from nearly a year ago! Welcome to the board! I believe that you and I are the only blackmouth cur owners here. It sounds like your dog is such a great boy. Pictures would definately be appreciated *hint hint*. |
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