Black Mouth Cur

This homestead dog hails from the southern states of the USA. It is one of the oldest dog breeds in the country, and as such has gone by many different names including the Southern Cur, the Yellow-Black Cur, the Florida Brown Dog (they are a contributing breed) and Caramelo Dog which a similar version of the Black Mouth that exists in Latin America. Black Mouth Curs are versatile and historically used for hunting, guarding, and herding. They are a beloved part of American history, households, and storytelling as it's believed that the title character in "Old Yeller" was also a Black Mouth Cur.

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