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Are lurcher dogs good?

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Created: 2022-05-04 18:18:11

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Nowadays, Lurchers are becoming very popular as they make exceptional family dogs. They are generally good with children, gentle, loving, very affectionate and loyal.


What is wrong with Lurchers?

The main health concerns for Lurchers are gastric torsion, torn toenails, foot or muscle injuries and heatstroke or heat exhaustion. They may also be prone to osteosarcoma. Lurchers with herding breeds in their ancestry may be prone to eye problems. Autoimmune thyroiditis is common in many dog breeds.

What is the temperament of a lurcher?

Contrary to popular belief, the Lurcher is an amiable, relaxed and gentle breed, with a quiet temperament that enjoys regular human contact. Like the Greyhound, the Lurcher is neither aggressive nor highly strung, but docile and dependable towards its owners.

Are Lurchers calm?

Lurcher is a cross breed though, not a breed, so it depend what breeds have gone into her, and perhaps, which side dominates as to when she calms down. Milly in general.is very calm in the house, but that could be the sighthound in her. The terrier side of her is very stubborn and will get her way in the end.

Are Lurchers destructive?

No two Lurchers are the same Unsurprisingly, their mixed-breed genes (a hint of Collie, a touch of Terrier) can mean that they have a tendency to become easily bored, which can lead to destructive behaviour.

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