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Leopard Cur

Information and Pictures

A Leopard Cur is jumped up against a tree and looking up. There is a little brown-haired girl behind it.

Magic the Leopard Cur barking up a tree

Other Names
  • Cur
Pronunciation

LEP-erd kur

Description

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Temperament

The Leopard Cur is a good cow and hog dog, much like the pure Catahoula.

Height, Weight

Varies
Weight: Varies

Health Problems

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Living Conditions

The Leopard Cur is not recommended for apartment life. It is bred for work and will be happiest with a job to do.

Exercise

When not hunting the Leopard Cur needs to be taken on a daily walk, jog, hike or run. In addition, it will enjoy running free in a fenced-in yard or safe, open area.

Life Expectancy

About 12 to 15 years

Litter Size

About 5 to 8 puppies

Grooming

This breed is easy to groom. An occasional combing and brushing is all that it needs. Bathe only when necessary. This breed is an average shedder.

Origin

The Leopard Cur should not be confused with the pure Catahoula Leopard Cur or the American Leopard Hound. Leopard Curs are a cur dog of any kind mix with a Catahoula Leopard Dog, often with different types of hounds in them.

Group

Hunting

Recognition
  • DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
A brown-haired girl is kneeling behind a Leopard Cur dog posing it in a stack outside with woods behind them.

Magic the Leopard Cur practicing his stack

A black, tan and white Leopard Cur puppy is laying in grass and looking forward.

Sally the Leopard Cur puppy

Upper body shot - A merle-colored white with black and tan Leopard Cur puppy is being held in the arms of a person.

Bumper the Leopard Cur puppy