The term 'cur' does not refer to a breed of dog. Cur is used to describe a mixed breed dog or, in the US, it is used to refer to a hunting dog.
The definition of the actual word CUR will be displayed. A cur is a mongrel dog.
How dare you call my beautiful dog a cur!
Yes, a mongrel.
The definition of the actual word CUR will be displayed. A cur is a mongrel dog.
The Mountain Cur, which is still around today. In the books, the author portrayed Old Yeller as a Mountain Cur.
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A stray is an animal that doesn't have a home; a cur is a dog of undetermined lineage, or a mutt. Also there are two regional breeds of dogs that have "cur" as part of their names: Black-mouthed Cur (Resembles "Old Yeller" in the movie) and Mountain Cur (black with tan feet).
The Latin word "cur" comes from the word "curre." Curre means "house dog." So, a cur is a mutt, or mixed breed dog. Some people thins curs are inferior to purebred animals.
I would say that a collie is better, since a black mouth cur was bred as a multi-purpose dog rather than a herding dog.
"Cur" or "mutt."