A Good Breeder is Essential to Finding A Great Dog!
It is a certain kind of person that decides to become a dog breeder. Some do it for money without any consideration for health or temperament; a good breeder does it for the love of the dog and promotion of their breed. No amount of monetary return is as important as the joy of breeding and finding a home for happy and healthy dogs. Blackmouth cur breeders have great love and devotion for their uniquely American hunting dog. This is a dog that is bred for both hunting and tracking but above all else it is bred to be a loving family dog.
Most of the blackmouth cur breeders can be found in southern states where there is still has a rich tradition of hunting and tracking with dogs. The best of these breeders do not breed for size, coat or ear shape but for a stable temperament, strong desire to please and a resilient working stamina. These dogs tend to have a solid coat color in the red, yellow and fawn varieties and despite the range in size (from 45 to 95 pounds) they are well known to be agile and athletic hunters. This is a loyal dog that is eager to please and easy to train with the caveat that the owner is as strong-willed as the dog. Love and consistency is key to socializing this dog into not just a hunting companion but a great family pet.
This is not a breed that is often seen out of the south in great numbers as most blackmouth cur breeders are found in Mississippi, Alabama, Texas, and Florida. Interestingly, the dog is bred for different characteristics in the different states, with different focuses on hunting or tracking. But all dogs can be easily trained for versatility as both hunting and tracking dogs or dogs that can excel as herders.
These breeders that have a great love and affection for their dogs. This is one of the quintessential all American breeds, founded in our country’s roots and blackmouth cur breeders are as proud of this history as they are of their wonderful dogs. As with all reputable breeders, they stress doing your own research to get the best type of dog to suit you and your family’s lifestyle. Nothing is more heartbreaking than a potential owner to pick out a dog breed on a whim without understanding the dogs needs or activity level. A blackmouth cur will be a loyal pet for the right owner and your breeder can be your best asset to help you find the best dog for you.
