Looking for a dog, am I looking in the right direction?

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AndyFier

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Hi guys, I've been reading through a lot of older posts on here looking for a four legged hunting buddy to replace a couple two legged ones. Haha. So my question is, I'm looking for a smaller sized dog 30 to 40 pounds, that will be a good companion and inside dog yet will be a good hunter while squirrel hunting and wouldn't mind running some coons with a friends hounds once in awhile. I'm not looking for a strictly hunting dog, just a breed that with proper training can hunt. I was looking into getting a feist dog but I think there to small to be running big Iowa cornfield and river bottom coons. So I started looking at some of the smaller lines of cur. Would you guys recommend a cur for a first time hunting dog? It so any particular line or breed of cur? Once again it will be more of a hunting buddy and outdoor activity companion rather than a strictly business dog. Should I be l looking elsewhere as far as breed goes?
 
I am constantly amazed at how good these cur dogs can be. They are one of the best "buddies" you will ever have and can pick up hunting just about anything you train them to hunt. Mine would be inside dogs in a minute if I let them, they love kids, very docile when around people and other dogs but will tear into a coyote or coon. You can't go wrong. I believe the Kemmer Curs are pretty popular in your area. Do a little asking around and I'm sure someone will jump in with a reputable breeder.
 
Originally Posted By: AndyFierHi guys, I've been reading through a lot of older posts on here looking for a four legged hunting buddy to replace a couple two legged ones. Haha. So my question is, I'm looking for a smaller sized dog 30 to 40 pounds, that will be a good companion and inside dog yet will be a good hunter while squirrel hunting and wouldn't mind running some coons with a friends hounds once in awhile. I'm not looking for a strictly hunting dog, just a breed that with proper training can hunt. I was looking into getting a feist dog but I think there to small to be running big Iowa cornfield and river bottom coons. So I started looking at some of the smaller lines of cur. Would you guys recommend a cur for a first time hunting dog? It so any particular line or breed of cur? Once again it will be more of a hunting buddy and outdoor activity companion rather than a strictly business dog. Should I be l looking elsewhere as far as breed goes? I am glad you posted this. I have been looking for the same thing just wasnt sure how to word it..
 
Im glad to hear all those positive things. I feel very conifident that a cur is gunna fit the bill for me.
I wasn't sure how to word it for awhile either mt boy. I'm glad I asked though. Now on to find a breeder in my area. Anyone know of any in the Midwest. I'm in eastern Iowa.
 
Andy, I have sent you a pm. I brought a mountain cur pup home from southern Alabama about 2 months ago. She is a high energy dog
 
I am looking at the same thing, inside dog, hunting buddy go everywhere in the truck dog. I want a dog to blood trail hit deer and maybe tree some squirrels. All roads seem to point back to the Cur dogs.
 
I am looking in to Mt curs and Heelers.I see a lot of people using both just not sure what is the best way to go. Any info
 
I bought a Curr dug from Randy on this board. She is definitely a whole different breed. I had an Airedale that IMO was a wonderful dog, but different in her ways too. This Curr is Very headstrong, but a loving little girl too. She is still a pup, so I have no idea how well I will train her yet, but I am looking forward to taking her out in the field.

I am so glad I got her.
 
The Yellow Blackmouth Cur will fit the bill. Get in touch with Curt Ladner down in Mississippi. He has some of the best bloodlines in the country. They have a site called Foothills Hunting Dogs.
 
I would get a female cur if I were you. The males can be a little more dominant and not as easy of a pet as the females. Good noses, good learning ability, decent endurance, strong and athletic, can be real vocal, and can handle themselves in a tough spot. I am more familiar with bmc than others but I think you would be happy with a cur. My advice is to be a real dominant owner... don't give an inch and be very strict with your rules and discipline as a pet owner. They can get to be tough pets to have if they are not put in line at an early age.
 
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I have my first cur now, a mountain cur that is not a year old yet. She is awesome little dog, she stays inside and sleeps with the kids most days and is still ready at the door in the morning. She comse to work with me everyday and runs the ranch or pushes horses with me. I can still drop her with the big dogs to run lions when needed. I have not had her on any long cold trails but she is looking like she will be the lead dog before long. I have had heelers my whole life and love them to but it is nice to have a dog with a nose that you can hunt with also
 
I had a pretty long spell in my life where I went dogless. Had unexpectedly lost a really good one in an accident and just couldn't get it behind me. When I did decide to re-dog I knew I wanted a good dog or no dog at all.

I decided on a Cur. Always liked females better. I found a planned fourth time Cur Cross breeding that I was interested in. I talked to six or seven folks who had a dozen or so full siblings from previous litters. The things they told me were the things I wanted to hear. I spoke for a pup.

The breeder did an outstanding job conditioning and exposing the pups.

The timing of the breeding was good as I would be able to spend 24-7 with the new pup for the first three months. I negotiated with my Bride that for the next year, if puppy couldn't go I wouldn't be going.

It has worked out great! Now that I am retired she gets me into something most everyday.

Do your research on the litter. Commit to spend the time with the pup. Try to do your best for him/her.

It can really pay off!
 
I am real weird about Males and Females. For some breeds (McNabs and other cowdogs) I will only get males. With Terrier type dogs I like either, but with Curs I would only get females. This comes from only my personal experience with a handful of each type of dog and in no way should be taken too seriously.

Good luck!
 
I have owned both and each have their benefits and faults. I will say this my male GSP male is the smartest easy to train I have ever owned.
 
Ive been dabbling with other types of dogs and have come to find the Cur is the best all around dog I have dealt with. They will do pretty much anything you want, easy to handle and great with the family.
 
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