Black Mouth Cur

Black Mouth Cur
Other namesVermont Cur
Vermont Black Mouth Cur
Yellow Black Mouth Cur
OriginUnited States
Traits
Height 16–25 in (41–64 cm)
Weight Males Minimum 40 lb (18 kg)
Females Minimum 35 lb (16 kg)
Coat Short
Color Yellow, fawn, brown, brindle or black with a black muzzle
Kennel club standards
United Kennel Club standard
Dog (domestic dog)

The Black Mouth Cur, also known as the Southern Cur, Southern Black Mouth Cur and the Yellow Black Mouth Cur, is a medium to large sized breed of cur-type dog from the United States. Originating in the south of the country, the breed is a popular hunting companion used to hunt a large variety of game.