Stephens Stock
Also known as: Stephens Cur Stephens Stock Mountain Cur
Breed at a glance
- Origin
- United States
- Weight
- 35 to 55 lb (16 to 25 kg)
- Height
- 16–23 in (41–58 cm)
- Coat
- Short
- Colour
- Black with white markings
- Other names
- Stephens Cur Stephens Stock Mountain Cur
intro
The Stephens Stock , also known as the Stephens Stock Mountain Cur or simply the Stephens Cur , is a breed of cur from the United States .
Overview
The Stephens Stock is a small, compact scent hound -like cur that stands between 16 and 23 inches (41 and 58 cm) in height and weighs between 35 and 55 pounds (16 and 25 kg) . [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The breed has a short coat that is black in color with some white markings on the extremities, it has a small head with a narrow muzzle which gives the impression of a sleek hound. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] A high-energy breed, the Stephens Stock possesses strong hunting instincts and adapts poorly to being kept as a pet. [ 2 ] The Stephens Stock was developed by the Stephens family from southeast Kentucky who for over a century maintained a distinct line of Mountain Cur , eventually in 1970 it was determined that this line of dogs was so distinctive that it was declared to be a separate breed. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Hugh Stephens is considered the founder of the modern breed, [ 1 ] it was recognised by the United Kennel Club in 1998. [ 3 ] The Stephens Stock is predominantly used to hunt squirrel and raccoon ; too small to hunt black bear and cougar singly, when hunted as a pack they are considered to have sufficient courage to take on either species. [ 1 ] [ 2 ]