HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 97

(By Delegates Hill, Azinger, Cooper, Hott, J. Jeffries,  Mandt, C. Martin,  Maynard, and  Steele)

[Introduced March 7, 2019]

Designating the Mountain Cur as West Virginia’s official state dog.

Whereas, The Mountain Cur was considered one of the most valuable assets to early mountain pioneers, settlers, and homesteaders; and

Whereas, The Mountain Cur was used to catch, tree, or hole wild game, which provided food and furs for families; and

Whereas, The Mountain Cur is a medium sized dog, standing 16 to 25 inches when full grown and weighs approximately 45 to 60 pounds. The breed has a rough coat that is brindle, black, brindle black, and yellow, has high set hanging ears, and a strong neck; and

Whereas, The Mountain Cur was declared a breed in 1957 with the organization of the Original Mountain Cur Breeders of America; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

That the Mountain Cur be designated as the official state dog; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House forward a copy of this resolution to the Governor and the schools of this state.