The Black Mouth Cur is a hunting and cattle dog that has its origins in Southern United States. These must have access to several hours of exercise daily to avoid anxiety and depression. These must have access to several hours of exercise daily to avoid anxiety and depression. The Southern Black Mouth Cur is believed to have originated in Alabama, though there are Southern Black Mouth Curs in Florida and Tennessee, as well. They were registered with the courthouse around Howardtown, Alabama about 40 miles (64 km) north of Mobile and nearby Tibbie in the early 1940s. These dogs were bred for well over 100 years prior to registration with the courthouse. They were used as multi-purpose pioneer dogs that would hunt, protect the home, and gather in the cattle and pigs at slaughter time. Several breeders through the South continue to work toward retaining and improving the Southern Black Mouth Cur. Through the efforts of several Black Mouth Cur breeders, the United Kennel Club later recognized the breed.