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Are Lurcher big dogs?

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Created: 2022-07-05 00:33:13

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Lurchers vary in size and coat type, depending on the cross used to create them. They may be as small as a Whippet or as large as a Greyhound or Scottish Deerhound, with a weight range of 35 to 100 pounds. Originally known as the poacher's dog, the Lurcher is bred for speed, hunting ability, intelligence, and tenacity.


Is a Lurcher bigger than a Greyhound?

Greyhounds are large bodied, but lurchers are either large or small. Despite the fact that lurcher has a greyhound parent, the temperaments and other characteristics can be highly variable between the two dogs.

Can lurchers be small?

Because Lurchers are a crossbreed there is no set type, so they can be as small as a Whippet or as large as a Deerhound.

How big is the average Lurcher?

The average weight of the Lurcher breed varies depending on breeding, but it generally weighs between 60 and 70 pounds on average. The average height of this breed is between 22 and 28 inches.

Are lurchers good house dogs?

Their friendly and laid back nature makes them perfect for this kind of work – and it's what also makes them great family pets because they tend to get on really well with children.

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