The Treeing Cur is a breed of dog that originated in the mid-west of the United States.
It was first recognized by United Kennel Club on November 1, 1998, due to the efforts of Alex and Ray Kovac.
They are primarily used to tree squirrels, raccoons, opossum, wild boar, bears, mountain lion, bobcat as well as to hunt big game.
Treeing curs are medium-sized dogs known for their speed and agility in rough terrain.
Their build and size can range greatly, because of the nature of the registration requirements of the treeing cur according to United Kennel Club "Most Cur breeders were not well off and so they required a dog that could serve multiple purposes: hunter, guardian, and stock dog.