Mudd, this pup is actually a Stephens Cur. I've always wanted to try one and see how they do. I've always hunted the Kemmers, and am actually on the KSBA board of directors, until April, when my term runs out. I don't keep many dogs, I have a finished 4 year old male Kemmer, that will tree them near or far, and he will be my go to dog as long as he is alive. The Stephens is just an itch I need to scratch, I've heard they have a great cold tracking nose, and I love that for the coon hunting, along with a nice mouth on track, my Kemmers have all been silent so I don't get to enjoy a summer race in the cornfields.