A lurcher is a cross-bred dog resulting from mating a Greyhound or other sighthound with a dog of another type, commonly a herding dog or a terrier.
Is a greyhound the same as a Lurcher?
Greyhound is a pure breed of dogs but Lurcher is not. In fact, greyhound is a registered dog breed in all the kennel clubs, whereas lurcher is registered only at the Lurcher and Longdog Association of North America. Greyhounds are large bodied, but lurchers are either large or small.
What breeds are in a Lurcher?
Lurchers are usually a cross between a sighthound breed (e.g. Greyhound, Saluki and Whippet) and a Collie or Terrier. Originally bred for hunting and poaching, they share many of the sighthound traits, both in their speed and brains!
Why is a Lurcher called a Lurcher?
Lurcher History The dog's name comes from the Romany word lur, meaning “thief” or “bandit.” The Gypsies preferred the short-haired version, which was less easily spotted. It is not a breed, but a crossbreed between a sighthound (usually 50 percent to 75 percent) and usually a Collie or Terrier.
What is a Lurcher in UK?
The Lurcher is the first designer cross-breed, and distinctly British in origin. These dogs are a cross between one or more sight hounds — such as the Greyhound, Whippet, Saluki, or Deerhound — and one or more pastoral working breeds, most popularly the Border Collie, or a terrier.
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