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| Other names | Stephens Cur Stephens Stock Mountain Cur | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Origin | United States | ||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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]
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