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Stephens Stock Cur Dog Breed Facts
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Breed: Stephens Stock Cur
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Also Called: Stephens Cur, Stephens Stock Mountain Cur, Little Black Dogs, Little Darkies
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Height: The Stephens Stock Cur is about 16-23 inches tall.
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Weight: The Stephens Stock Cur weighs between 55 lbs. and under.
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Colors: The Stephens Stock Cur can be black. White markings are permissible if they are not more than one-third white in color.
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Physical Appearance: The Stephens Stock Cur is a small to medium sized tree dog. The dog's powerful body is slightly longer than it is tall. It's legs are long enough to allow the dog to move quickly and with agility in a mountainous terrain. The dog's broad head has a muzzle slightly shorter than the length of skull. Ears are set high and drop. The tail is straight, set low, and medium in length. The coat is close fitting.
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Temperament/Personality: The Stephens Stock Cur is more houndlike than other curs, because they work a cold track and open on the trail. Several hunters preferred them, due to the dogs' sound on the trail, good change of voice at the tree and their competitive hunting spirit. These dogs are very responsive to kindness and are family-oriented but wary of strangers.
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Care: The Stephens Stock Cur is easy to groom, just brush the dog's coat occasionally and bathe it when necessary.
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Health Concerns/Problems: The Stephens Stock Cur has not been known to have experienced the any serious breed related health problems.
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Training: The Stephens Stock Cur is quick, sensible and easy to train.
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Activity: The Stephens Stock Cur requires daily exercise.
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Life Span: The Stephens Stock Cur lives an average life of 10-14 years.
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Country of Origin: The Stephens Stock Cur originated in the USA.
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Brief History: Originally a strain of Mountain Cur, the little black dogs bred by the family of Hugh Stephens in Kentucky soon became sufficiently distinct that they were recognized as a separate breed. The Stephens' Stock Cur excels at hunting squirrel and raccoon, but is also used in packs on mountain lion and bears.
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