http://www.ukcdogs.com/WebSite.nsf/Breeds/AmericanLeopardHoundRevisedJanuary12009American Leopard Hounds are believed to be the descendants of dogs that were brought to the new world by Spanish conquistadors and crossed with native Mexican dogs. Early American settlers brought Leopard dogs from Mexico to hunt bear.
The Leopard Cur was recognized by UKC on November 1, 1998. The breed name was changed to American Leopard Hound May 1, 2008.
From what there saying the changed the name for leopard curs??? Also didn't they change the name of catahoula curs to leopard catahoula or just catahoula??