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The history of the Kemmer Cur is basically is the same as the Original Mountain Cur, because that is the breeding stock Robert Kemmer choose to use. He selected the best all-round dogs and bred them together, then line bred them to get the same characteristics. To have strong hunting and treeing instincts. the dog will take the best tracks and will run to catch, and yet cold nosed for winding ability. They will circle and drift on a cold track until they find the hot end. They are easily broke off unwanted game. They are fearless and courageous fighters on dangerous game. They can be taught to do any task when given the chance. The more contact they have with there master the better they respond to training. They make excellent companions, stock dogs, and watch dogs.
Color: wide variety, blonde, yellow, brindle, black, or blue and variations of the colors, white is permitted.
Head: dome and flat, wide between the eyes, heavy muzzle, short to medium ears set high with control, dark, prominent, expressive eyes, strong muscular neck.
Body: broad deep chest, strong and straight back, smooth or rough coat with soft fine undercoat.
Tail: preferred natural bob or bobbed but full length with high carriage is permitted.
Feet: cat paw type, set for speed, strong and muscular, dew claws preferred.
Legs: set for speed, straight and muscled.
Voice: open, semi open, or silent on track, clean bark that can be heard for a long distance.
Weight: proportionate to body structure.
Originally bred in the United States, the Kemmer Stock Mountain Cur is a medium-sized hunting hound.
Kemmer Curs are energetic and brave hunters. They have been known to stand their ground even against bears! They are extremely intelligent dogs and learn quickly. Robert Kemmer, their original breeder, says that they are such quick learners that after the first few hunts, the owner can throw away the leash. They are agile and athletic, and are hard tree dogs.
Full-grown Kemmer Curs will grow to a height of 18 to 23 inches and weigh in between 35 and 70 pounds. Their coats are short and relatively thick. Coat color is usually yellow, black and tan, brindle, or mouse blue, all either with or without white neck ring and points. Their eyes are deeply set and dark in color. They are built with very visible musculature, and their tails are most often docked (if they are not born without tails, as some Kemmer Curs are).
Robert Kemmer grew up in Grassy Cove, south of Crossville, Tennessee. His father was a Mountain Cur breeder, and Kemmer bred dogs most of his adult life. He established the Kemmer Stock Mountain Cur Breeders Association to breed and work for the betterment and preservation of the Kemmer Cur. All registered Mountain Curs of the Mountain Cur Breeders Association can be registered, as well.
