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| Breed: Treeing Cur |
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| Height: The Treeing Cur is about 18-24 inches tall. |
| Weight: The Treeing Cur weighs between 30-60 lbs. |
| Colors: The Treeing Cur can be any color. |
| General Appearance: The Treeing Cur is a small to medium sized tree dog that is very powerful and agile. It's body is just slightly longer than tall with legs that are long enough to allow quick movement and agility through rough terrain. The broad head has a muzzle slightly shorter than the length of skull. Ears are drop and the tail is straight and set low. The tail can be any length, including a natural bob. The coat is dense but close fitting. |
| Temperment: The Treeing Cur is a fast, hard hunter that finds game using all of it's senses. They may be open, semi-open, or silent on track with a good change at the tree. They are great watchdogs and excellent family companions. |
| Care: The Treeing Cur requires minimal grooming. Brush the dog's coat occasionally and bathe the dog as necessary. |
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| Training: The Treeing Cur is alert and easily trained. |
| Activity: The Treeing Cur needs plenty of exercise to stay in condition to hunt. |
| Life Span: The Treeing Cur lives an average life of |
| Litter Size: The Treeing Cur has an average litter of |
| Country of Origin: The Treeing Cur originated in the USA. |
| Brief History: The Cur breeds were developed in remote and rural parts of the United States. Cur breeders were not interested in looks; only performance. Most Cur breeders needed a dog that could serve as hunter, guardian, and stock dog. This resulted in the Treeing Cur. The Treeing Cur is the most varied in size and colors of the Cur breeds. The Treeing Cur is mostly used to hunt squirrel, raccoon, and all types of big game. |
| Registries: UKC |
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