The Mountain Cur requires a diverse training program that includes both physical activity and cognitive stimulation. Photo: Getty Images/adogslifephoto The Mountain Cur is one of America’s original ...

Everything these days is so specialized. We require a particular gadget, gizmo or item for everything in life. Whether it’s a special cellphone, pair of shoes, water bottle or toothbrush, everything ...

Levi Johnson’s dogs like to play a game with coyotes. The sport can be deadly or embarrassing. Johnson’s two mountain curs -- 5-year-old Dezi and Copper, 4 -- have been trained to locate coyotes, ...

Everything these days is so specialized. We require a particular gadget, gizmo or item for everything in life. Whether it's a special cellphone, pair of shoes, water bottle or toothbrush, everything ...

Last month, my family adopted a dog from the Wisconsin Humane Society. He's a mountain cur mix and we named him Trail. He's 4 months old now and is, overall, a joy to have around. Except, however, ...