The Black Mouth Cur is a hunting and cattle dog that has its origins in the Southern Eastern United States of America. The breed is a well-muscled rugged herding, hunting, and all around utility dog whose coat comes in a number of colors and shades, generally red, yellow, fawn, or buckskin. They are also known as Southern Cur, Yellow Black Mouth Cur, American Black Mouth Cur, and Red Black Mouth Cur.