Could they be used as a coyote dog? Not running them down but for decoys?
Absolutely.....a friend over in WY has a younger sister to my dog that he trained up for decoying....he spent Sept here hunting Wolves so I talked him into doing some Coyote hunting the last day he was here.... I'd never hunted with a decoy dog but holly crap....what a thrilling way to hunt....
Here's a pic of both dogs....first time they'd met but they acted like they were raised together...
Here's the parents....unfortunately the owner doesn't do this breeding any more but if you're interested PM me and I'll point you you to a great Cur Breeder over in NW Nevada....